Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
Residents who are over 18 and who are registered to vote in local council elections and who live in the parishes of Alnwick and Denwick will be able to vote.
Anyone not already registered to vote must do so by 30th May 2017. Four polling stations will be in operation for the Referendum, these will be at Willowburn Sports Centre, Alnwick North Community Centre, Lindisfarne Sports Centre and Denwick Village Hall. Residents will also be able to vote by post, provided they are registered by 5pm on 31st May.
The ballot paper will contain a single question, “Do you want Northumberland County Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Alnwick & Denwick to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”
Bill Batey, Alnwick Town Clerk said “Alnwick Town Council has led the preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan with support for Denwick Parish Council. A local steering group was established to prepare the plan and this was compiled over some three years and involved local community consultation. A copy of the plan can be viewed on the Alnwick & Denwick Neighbourhood Plan website www.alnwick-and-denwick-plan.org.uk or during opening hours at the Town Council office at 25 Fenkle Street, or at the Alnwick Library”.
To obtain further information about voting telephone 01665 624811 or for information about the plan contact 01665 602574.