Parish plan actions

Implementation of the parish plan is a long-term project. It is not going to happen overnight. Indeed some things may not happen at all if there is insufficent support. You can check here how we are progressing with the implementation.

Each action has a lead councillor: TB - Tim Barnard; AD - Anne Downes; LK - Lesley Kotting; JL - John Lambie. If you have any queries about a particular action or if you would like to help please contact the lead councillor or the chairman Graham Irwin.

Action	Progress
Strict planning controls on businesses	ongoing, careful consideration given to each and every planning application when received
Planning applications should be publicised on the Brickendon Liberty website	done - see here
Businesses should be small scale and sympathetic to the area e.g. rural or craft-based	ongoing, careful consideration given to each and every planning application when received
Green energy options to be explored - TB	investigations underway; regular Watt Watchers and Reduce Reuse Recycle meetings now being held
Support organisations protecting the parish’s woodlands from development - TB	ongoing
Campaign for the parish council to have greater powers within the planning application vetting process	ongoing; councillors commit to updating themselves on planning law and policies
Improve facilities for collecting and recycling a greater range of household items - JL	EHDC’s collection service set to improve in autumn 2009
The viability of a community energy project to be assessed - JL	investigations underway; regular Watt Watchers and Reduce Reuse Recycle meetings now being held
Work towards facilitating safer off-road access to woods and nearby towns for walkers and cyclists - JL	to be progressed with HCC rights of way unit
Continue to assist the police in various parts of the parish to identify, stop and warn motorists breaking the speed limit	ongoing; good relationship fostered with local PC and PCSO
Work with police to limit use of local lanes by heavy goods vehicles (except for access) - LK	ongoing; ‘truck watch’ scheme introduced; good relationship fostered with local PC and PCSO
Institute a process for reporting fly tipping	can now be done via our website
Increase police visibility and communication within the parish	liaison with police ongoing; good relationship fostered with local PC and PCSO
Suggested additional activities to be investigated	no additional activities have so far been suggested
Promote tennis courts for use by local people; maybe form a club	posters promoting the tennis courts have been distributed
Investigate facilities for younger members of community	no interest from young people; however suggestions are always welcome
Identify and overcome problems of those who feel isolated	done - see here
Consider a community service to take people shopping	informal service exists - see also
Seek volunteers to arrange supervised youth activities	no interest from young people; however suggestions are always welcome
Consider occasional events targeted towards a younger audience	no interest from young people; however suggestions are always welcome
Investigate viability of upgrading the parish website to create a forum for young people	no interest from young people; however suggestions are always welcome
Arrange discussions with Arriva and First Capital Connect with a view to improving services - LK	discussions underway with HCC
Arrange a meeting concerning speed limits and other road safety measures such as traffic calming - LK	discussions underway with HCC
Investigate upgrading of the green lane between Mangrove Lane and Brickendon Lane to carry light vehicles	not to be taken further
Oppose Harlow North and Stansted Airport expansion plans	ongoing; SHN and SSE publicised on website and in Newsletter
Provide results of parish plan survey to all relevant authorities, businesses and residents	done; parish plan distributed to all relevant parties
Planning contraventions to be brought to notice of planning enforcement officers	ongoing; requires members of the public to notify councillors of possible contraventions
Investigate the disruption of electricity supplies to Brickendon Liberty - LK	Brickendon village improved; other parts of the parish are being monitored
Investigate the provision of mains drainage to Wormley West End and other parts of the parish - LK	to be investigated
Investigate the possible provision of conveniently timed bus services in Brickendon Liberty - LK	discussions underway with HCC
Investigate the apparent lack of emergency planning covering the parish	done; parish emergency plan deposited with EHDC’s emergency planning department
Investigate the provision of local affordable housing for occupancy by entitled residents and potential employees of businesses based within Brickendon Liberty - LK	to be undertaken when needs are demonstrated