Press release – Sept 2025 (PDF)
PRESS RELEASE
Audley Rural Neighbourhood Plan – Have Your Say
On 25th September 2025 at 5 polling stations across the Parish, Audley Rural Parish residents will have the opportunity to vote in the referendum to determine whether Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council should use the Neighbourhood Plan for Audley Rural Parish to help it decide planning applications in the area.
The Neighbourhood Plan has been produced by the Steering Group which contains members of the community and the Audley Rural Parish Council. It is based on the views of the residents of the Parish, obtained via surveys and consultation events, on a wide range of issues that will influence the well-being, sustainability and long-term preservation of the community. It proposes planning policies for the area and identifies open spaces that residents would like to protect from development.
A copy of the Neighbourhood Plan can be downloaded from the Audley Rural Neighbourhood Plan website at www.audleyplan.org
Hard copies are also available for viewing during opening hours at the Audley Library, Post Offices and the Borough Council offices.
The referendum allows the opportunity for Audley Rural Parish residents to have their say on whether the Neighbourhood Plan should be adopted or not. If at least 50% of residents voting in the referendum support the Plan then it will come into effect immediately.
You will be asked to vote on the question “Do you want Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Audley to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”
ENDS
19.09.25
Nick Hayes
Chairman
Audley Rural Parish Council
Telephone: 07946 060826 Email: clerk@audleyparishcouncil.co.uk