News From Millmead – Latest Council Round-up

Published on: 20 Apr, 2018
Updated on: 20 Apr, 2018

Guildford Borough Council waves charges for road closures for The Great Get Together, June 22-24

To help those arranging events for The Great Get Together, the national event running from June 22-24, inspired by the late MP Jo Cox, the council is waiving road closure fees.

The leader of the council, Paul Spooner said: “Jo Cox has left behind an inspiring legacy which helps strengthen our sense of togetherness, and we hope that communities across the borough will come together to celebrate with their neighbours. We want to make sure everyone can be involved if they want to.”

To apply for a road closure visit: http://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/18964/Apply-for-a-road-closure.

The government has provided guidance via streetparty.org to dispel common misconceptions about street parties and provide a basic outline to planning a Great Get Together event.

Visit The Great Get Together website to sign up to host a street party and to find out what other events are taking place in your area.

Effingham Neighbourhood Plan Is adopted

The council has adopted the Effingham Neighbourhood Plan, following its meeting on April 10 and the successful referendum result on February 22.

The council says the plan forms “part of the development plan for the borough of Guildford and will help to decide the outcome of planning applications within the Effingham Neighbourhood Area”.

To see the Effingham Neighbourhood Plan, a statement setting out the reason for this decision, and to find out more about neighbourhood planning in Effingham, visit www.guildford.gov.uk/effingham.

Nominate people and places making a positive contribution to the lives of disabled people

The Mayor of Guildford’s Award for Access recognises those who make a positive contribution to the lives of disabled people in the borough.

The Guildford Access Group is in search of this year’s winners, and they need help, especially to celebrate the Mayor’s Award for Access’ 40th anniversary.

The Mayor of Guildford, Nigel Manning, said: “The awards recognise the real difference local groups can make to disabled people. Please help by letting us know the people, places and projects that have gone the extra mile to enable access for all.”

See more on the council’s website.