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	Almost all data has now been entered into the database! The Community Plan team will now be analysing the results and starting the plan development (Phase IV).



		Our Community Needs Your Views Are you interested in the future of where you live? Are you worried by the way the area is developing or might change? Are there aspects you really like or dislike? Would you like to be more involved? INTERESTED? Read On... Our Community Plan will define what the people who live, work and play in this area want for its future. In order to make sure that the Plan really represents your views, we need to know what you think. why create a plan? what are the benefits of a plan? what needs to be done to create a plan? How you can help - your input is needed now. ways of being more involved - volunteering contacts for more information

	Why Create a Plan? Every village and rural community has been given a chance to influence its own future as part of a National Government Initiative and now it’s our turn! The Plan will be drawn up independently, by local people, for local people. The benefits include: the identification of important projects to include in a 10-year local action plan a better chance of successful funding applications to make our chosen projects happen greater influence over Local Government decision making improved communication with local businesses, as well as within the community supporting and informing the work of the Parish Council

	What needs to be done to create a plan? To complete the plan there will be wide ranging consultation with individuals and groups around the parish. This will take place over several months and be broken into five phases: Phase I – Set up Establish Steering Group and processes This Phase has been completed Phase II – Gather ideas, issues and needs Identify the items that are important to the parish This phase (up to 30th September 2006) has been completed Phase III – Questionnaire Development & Consultation Use working groups to develop detailed questionnaire on all the topics identified in Phase II Use questionnaire to engage the parish in comprehensive consultation on the future of the parish This phase has been completed Phase IV – Analysis and Plan Development - Analyse results and prepare and launch the first version of the plan Phase V – Action and Monitor Implement recommendations, monitor progress, modify plan as required All households, groups and businesses in the village will be consulted in order that the Plan is as valid and influential as possible.

	Contact Information Please email: community.plan@pucklechurch.org or call Alan Holder (937 2818) or Martin Smith (937 4437)