People living in Huntingdonshire can have their say on what they hope to see in the district's future.

Huntingdonshire District Council has began its Local Plan Engagement scheme for 2024 and is asking residents to take part in the consultation process, which it says will "shape the future" of the area.

The Local Plan is a document that outlines the vision for Huntingdonshire as well as the policy framework for how the council hopes to achieve the sustainable developments. 

The Local Plan plays a pivotal role in addressing key issues such as addressing how Huntingdonshire tackles climate change, housing affordability, infrastructure, flooding, and employment.

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It also identifies key areas for development, specifying the nature of that development, and establishing the policies by which planning applications are assessed. 

The goal of the Local Plan is to ensure that Huntingdonshire develops sustainably and meets the needs of the current community without compromising those of the future generations. 

The consultation will run until November 27.

The council is currently seeking feedback on several key documents for the Local Plan. These are:

  • Further Options and Issues Paper 2024: Outlines the various options for addressing a series of important issues facing the district
  • Land Availability Assessments: An assessment of sites that were submitted to the council that could be suitable for development
  • Sustainability Appraisals: An analysis of site proposals and options based on their economic, environmental and social impact

Feedback must be submitted through the consultation portal, which you can access by clicking here. 

As well as being able to provide feedback online, those living in Huntingdonshire can view the documents and speak to the planning team in person at several events. All of the events will be drop-ins between 2pm and 8pm:

  • Tuesday, October 8 - Queens Park Hall, Damier Avenue, Yaxley. PE7 3LX
  • Thursday, October 10 - Civic Suite at Pathfinder House
  • Tuesday, October 15 - Burleigh Hill Community Centre, Constable Road, St Ives, PE27 3ER
  • Monday, October 21 - Sawtry Womens Institute, Gidding Road, Sawtry, PE28 5TS
  • Tuesday, October 22 - Kimbolton Scout Hut, Thrapston Road. PE28 0HW
  • Monday, October 28 - Love's Farm House, 17 Kester Way, St Neots., PE19 6SL
  • Thursday, October 31 - Ramsey Community Centre, 3 Stocking Fen Road, Ramsey, PE26 1SA

Deputy executive leader and vice-chair of the council's Cabinet and executive councillor for Planning, Cllr Tom Sanderson, said: "We urge everyone in the community to engage with this consultation process. 

"The more voices we hear, the more likely we are to achieve sustainable outcomes that benefit us all."

For more information on the Local Plan Engagement 2024, click here.