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Post by admin on Apr 30, 2023 19:13:50 GMT
Thread started following prompt and suggestion from Dick: From: Richard Butler (30 April 2023) Subject: Local Policy Plans: I have downloaded these screen prints from the PCC website (additional: admin made and uploaded higher definition copies); I thought they might be useful on the boro web-site for future reference for supporters. They include the title showing when it applies and the date adopted 24th July 2019 Both the LP 30 and LP 36 which refers to the Showground itself. Seemed like a good idea at the time but trying to make sense of all of the linking sections within the local plan does grind you down  Local Plan database |
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Post by admin on Apr 30, 2023 19:39:07 GMT
 Oh, hadn't spotted LP5, that's heavy weather! Although it relates to the development, this is quite interesting - The Spatial Strategy (Each urban extension should, where appropriate): Minimise the need to travel, whilst maximising sustainable transport modes. This will be
achieved by locating key facilities such as schools and local shops within easy walking and
cycling distance of most properties, incorporating high quality walking and cycling networks
linking to the wider area, and providing access to high quality public transport services and
facilities, including bus priority corridors and, where appropriate and viable, park and ride;With Bratters suggesting that Kings Lynn & Leicester are not viable alternatives for supporters, then for a council with Green aspirations to say that a 1000 fans can travel isn't a great look? |
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Post by admin on Apr 30, 2023 20:11:20 GMT
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Post by admin on Apr 30, 2023 20:28:09 GMT
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Post by Bigcatdiary on May 1, 2023 11:04:15 GMT
It’s difficult to see how if the PCC follow their local policies how they can approve the Showground plans without making suitable provisions for the speedway. Unless of course Local Policies exist just in name. |
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Post by admin on May 1, 2023 12:40:57 GMT
It’s difficult to see how if the PCC follow their local policies how they can approve the Showground plans without making suitable provisions for the speedway. Unless of course Local Policies exist just in name. Well one assumes that those provisions were included for a reason at the request of someone, and given that a planning application is in then those points need to be highlighted, representations need to be made and questions need to be asked. The plan is there for all to see but with such a document the devil is always in the detail, along with interpretation and the will to deliver regarding LP30? (from peterborough.gov.uk) the city council’s cabinet members voted on Monday (16 January) to proceed with updating Peterborough’s Local Plan which sets out how the city will grow over the coming decades. The current plan, which was adopted in 2019, covers development in Peterborough up until 2036. However, national policy is for this to be updated every five years. If Full Council agrees to proceed with a review of the local plan, the process would take approximately three years with several public consultations included. The updated plan would earmark development in Peterborough up until at least 2041 and would include a housing target for this period.audioboom.com/posts/8284634-bbc-radio-cambs-20-april-2023-concerns-about-the-closure-of-peterborough-panthers-mick-bratley-in |
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Post by bratters on May 1, 2023 14:00:58 GMT
It’s difficult to see how if the PCC follow their local policies how they can approve the Showground plans without making suitable provisions for the speedway. Unless of course Local Policies exist just in name. The key point from LP36 is ‘Residential development of 650 dwellings’ AEPGs plan has development of 1600 dwellings. Presumably they want that number of dwellings to make it viable. They’ve had their noses bloodied this week with the shambles of Traffic Management for Truckfest, but what will hurt them most is that National Highways have submitted an objection to their retrospective planning application (subject to further detailed studies) for processing of vehicles for DHL. This is available to read on the Peterborough Planning Portal Here |
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Post by admin on May 1, 2023 20:44:07 GMT
It’s difficult to see how if the PCC follow their local policies how they can approve the Showground plans without making suitable provisions for the speedway. Unless of course Local Policies exist just in name. The key point from LP36 is ‘Residential development of 650 dwellings’ AEPGs plan has development of 1600 dwellings. Presumably they want that number of dwellings to make it viable. They’ve had their noses bloodied this week with the shambles of Traffic Management for Truckfest, but what will hurt them most is that National Highways have submitted an objection to their retrospective planning application (subject to further detailed studies) for processing of vehicles for DHL. This is available to read on the Peterborough Planning Portal HereI thought that had been sorted but looking more closely at the ET report it's for a site elsewhere: And more worryingly regarding Dick's point: Unless of course Local Policies exist just in name. "Despite Fenland District Council’s (FDC) planning officers’ recommendation to reject his application" "Planning officers said that the application contravenes FDC’s Local Plan and pointed out that another application to use the same field for industrial purposes has previously been rejected because it utilises agricultural land." - "But ultimately the planning committee voted against their recommendation and granted planning permission with eight votes to three." |
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Post by bratters on May 2, 2023 8:05:46 GMT
Unless of course Local Policies exist just in name. "Despite Fenland District Council’s (FDC) planning officers’ recommendation to reject his application" "Planning officers said that the application contravenes FDC’s Local Plan and pointed out that another application to use the same field for industrial purposes has previously been rejected because it utilises agricultural land." - "But ultimately the planning committee voted against their recommendation and granted planning permission with eight votes to three."Interestingly I know a Whittlesey councillor and he told me Whittlesey would welcome the Speedway club if Peterborough didn’t want them. He could have been pacifying me but he seemed genuine to the point where he said they would find land for the club. |
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Post by admin on May 2, 2023 9:08:48 GMT
"Despite Fenland District Council’s (FDC) planning officers’ recommendation to reject his application" "Planning officers said that the application contravenes FDC’s Local Plan and pointed out that another application to use the same field for industrial purposes has previously been rejected because it utilises agricultural land." - "But ultimately the planning committee voted against their recommendation and granted planning permission with eight votes to three."Interestingly I know a Whittlesey councillor and he told me Whittlesey would welcome the Speedway club if Peterborough didn’t want them. He could have been pacifying me but he seemed genuine to the point where he said they would find land for the club. Until he runs it by colleagues and residents' objections start? That's the easy bit in the grand plan but unfortunately it's not the late 60s when the newly forming club had more enthusiasm and direction, a greater supply of willing helpers etc, and I assume help at the time from the EoES in construction work As the club statement said "the club would need significant help with that as it would essentially involve building a new stadium." - where's that finance/help coming from? One assumes from within the developers planning application unless PCC ignores their local plan? "m. The proposal includes the provision of a new facility of a similar nature and of a similar or greater size in a suitable on or off-site location." (which is what Chapman evisaged (the requirement although no detail on how we may or may not get there) when he spoke on the mic at the end of 2022).  |
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Post by admin on May 23, 2023 20:27:41 GMT
It’s difficult to see how if the PCC follow their local policies how they can approve the Showground plans without making suitable provisions for the speedway. Unless of course Local Policies exist just in name. The key point from LP36 is ‘Residential development of 650 dwellings’ AEPGs plan has development of 1600 dwellings. Presumably they want that number of dwellings to make it viable. They’ve had their noses bloodied this week with the shambles of Traffic Management for Truckfest, but what will hurt them most is that National Highways have submitted an objection to their retrospective planning application (subject to further detailed studies) for processing of vehicles for DHL. This is available to read on the Peterborough Planning Portal HereThat link had timed out so I edited to the home portal but I'm not sure how you find the AEPG application from that blank page? |
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Post by bratters on Jun 6, 2023 9:40:32 GMT
Still no publication of the planning application on the PCC planning portal.
Perhaps this will grab AEPGs attention that their development plans won’t be a quick walk in the park as they seemed to perceive at the turn of the year.
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Post by admin on Jun 21, 2023 10:14:05 GMT
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Post by bratters on Jun 21, 2023 11:01:18 GMT
Multi-million pound development plans for East of England Showground make progress
Open air events have cut opportunities for specialist to get on site
A multi-million pound leisure village and housing development planned for the East of England Showground is making progress following the end of major events at the venue.
Showground operator AEPG submitted an outline planning application for the redevelopment of the 165 acre site in April.
Peterborough City Council officers are still studying key assessments that need to be completed before the submission can be validated and included on the local authority’s publicly-accessible register of planning applications ahead of councillors being asked for their approval.
The Showground has been winding down the major events, such as the Festival of Antiques, Truckfest and Plantworx, which have taken place at the venue for years.
A spokesperson for AEPG said: “The last of the events has now taken place at the Showground, which allows full access to the site for some specialists to be able to complete the final reports required for the application to move forward.
“These reports will be completed in due course which will enable the application to be considered.
“We continue to work closely with Peterborough City Council, council officers, and are making arrangements to meet with local MPs to provide them with an update on this significant development for the city.
“No specific issues have been identified, but an application of this size requires a lot of time and effort from both sides.”
The outline planning application, which was submitted about 11 weeks ago, proposes the construction of up to 1,500 homes and a £50 million leisure village, which is expected to create about 500 jobs.
Developers have queried the amount of time taken for early assessments of planning applications to be completed.
A council spokesperson said: “Due to an increase in the number of planning applications received at the end of the financial year together with a period of staff turnover, there has been a delay in validation of planning applications last month.
"Measures have been put into place to ensure that any outstanding invalid applications are processed as quickly as possible.
"With the appointment of three new staff, we expect that normal validation timescales will be resumed.”
peterboroughtoday/news/people/multi-million-pound-development-plans-for-east-of-england-showground-make-progress 21/6/23
Shocked he hasn’t mentioned the retrospective planning application for vehicle storage at The Showground that has so far gathered over 100 objections. The bloke is a fantasist.
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Post by admin on Jun 21, 2023 14:11:22 GMT
Multi-million pound development plans for East of England Showground make progress
Open air events have cut opportunities for specialist to get on siteA multi-million pound leisure village and housing development planned for the East of England Showground is making progress following the end of major events at the venue. Showground operator AEPG submitted an outline planning application for the redevelopment of the 165 acre site in April. Peterborough City Council officers are still studying key assessments that need to be completed before the submission can be validated and included on the local authority’s publicly-accessible register of planning applications ahead of councillors being asked for their approval. The Showground has been winding down the major events, such as the Festival of Antiques, Truckfest and Plantworx, which have taken place at the venue for years. A spokesperson for AEPG said: “The last of the events has now taken place at the Showground, which allows full access to the site for some specialists to be able to complete the final reports required for the application to move forward. “These reports will be completed in due course which will enable the application to be considered. “We continue to work closely with Peterborough City Council, council officers, and are making arrangements to meet with local MPs to provide them with an update on this significant development for the city.“No specific issues have been identified, but an application of this size requires a lot of time and effort from both sides.” The outline planning application, which was submitted about 11 weeks ago, proposes the construction of up to 1,500 homes and a £50 million leisure village, which is expected to create about 500 jobs. Developers have queried the amount of time taken for early assessments of planning applications to be completed.A council spokesperson said: “Due to an increase in the number of planning applications received at the end of the financial year together with a period of staff turnover, there has been a delay in validation of planning applications last month. "Measures have been put into place to ensure that any outstanding invalid applications are processed as quickly as possible. "With the appointment of three new staff, we expect that normal validation timescales will be resumed.” peterboroughtoday/news/people/multi-million-pound-development-plans-for-east-of-england-showground-make-progress 21/6/23
Shocked he hasn’t mentioned the retrospective planning application for vehicle storage at The Showground that has so far gathered over 100 objections. The bloke is a fantasist. Interesting. It seems to be missing a bit of detail about Peterborough Speedway and the provision within the local plan for existing culture and leisure facilities. It's a shame that the club appears rudderless with a management team and supporters club seemingly resigned to oblivion and happy to go down without a whimper. They should be filling the e-mail inboxes of PCC officers, Council Members and local MPs with objections regarding AEPG's responsibility regarding existing (i.e. a high profile city sports team that was in residence long before anyone had heard of them) culture and leisure facilities  eastofenglandarena/events/peterborough-speedway (21/6/23) |
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Post by admin on Jun 25, 2023 16:57:03 GMT
Councils asks residents where you’d like to see new developments in the city
A questionnaire and a call out for suggestions will help decide the future of Peterborough’s housing developments, industrial parks, shops, leisure facilities, Gypsy and Traveller sites and cemeteries
Peterborough residents will be asked for their views on future housing developments and business parks in the city in a wide–ranging survey.
The questionnaire, consisting of 45 questions, will be published next month and inform Peterborough’s new Local Plan (LP). (This is a document setting out the city’s planning policies as well as the land designated for new houses, shops, parks, leisure facilities and more).
Peterborough City Council (PCC) began work on its new LP in January. The current one, finalised in 2019, will remain in force until it’s complete in 2026.
LPs are usually updated every five years, but PCC has started the exercise sooner – partly because land designated for use by businesses has run out.
This has already had an impact on planning decisions in the city: councillors are being urged to approve a new industrial park at Horsey Bridge in Stanground which lies outside the LP.
The land isn't currently earmarked for building work but the lack of anywhere else available counts in its favour, PCC says.
This proposal will return to the council's planning committee on Tuesday, 27th June, for a second vote, having initially been rejected in March.
At the same meeting, councillors will be asked to comment on the questionnaire before consultation officially opens in July.
What kinds of questions will be survey include?
Questions range from the general, such as “should the Local Plan include a policy about city centre building heights?”, to the very specific, such as “do you agree or disagree with the need for an Urban Extension policy?”.
The interactive survey will include background information to help explain the more technical questions and residents are re-assured that they don’t have to answer every question or indeed every sub-question; many have multiple parts, just answer what interests you.
There are also questions on whether the number of new takeaways should be restricted, how long you’d be prepared to walk to an open space (in minutes) and how many houses should be built each year in and around Peterborough (the council proposes around 950, in line with Government requirements).
What the questionnaire won't include is proposed building sites; the council says: "We haven’t decided any of this. Far from it.”
Council asking for suggestions of sites suitable for development
Running alongside the questionnaire is a call-out for suggestions of sites appropriate for development, whether that be for housing, industrial parks, shops, leisure facilities, Gypsy and Traveller sites or cemeteries.
This call out is open to all residents, but also to local agents, developers and landowners.
The results of this, and the public consultation, will help form a draft of the new LP, which will be published in around a year’s time and form the basis of the council’s second round of public consultation.
There’ll then be a third round in 2025 before the LP's adoption in early 2026.
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/council/councils-asks-residents-where-youd-like-to-see-new-developments-in-the-city 23/6/23
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Post by admin on Jun 29, 2023 16:02:10 GMT
Councils asks residents where you’d like to see new developments in the cityA questionnaire and a call out for suggestions will help decide the future of Peterborough’s housing developments, industrial parks, shops, leisure facilities, Gypsy and Traveller sites and cemeteriesPeterborough residents will be asked for their views on future housing developments and business parks in the city in a wide–ranging survey. The questionnaire, consisting of 45 questions, will be published next month and inform Peterborough’s new Local Plan (LP). (This is a document setting out the city’s planning policies as well as the land designated for new houses, shops, parks, leisure facilities and more). Peterborough City Council (PCC) began work on its new LP in January. The current one, finalised in 2019, will remain in force until it’s complete in 2026.LPs are usually updated every five years, but PCC has started the exercise sooner – partly because land designated for use by businesses has run out. This has already had an impact on planning decisions in the city: councillors are being urged to approve a new industrial park at Horsey Bridge in Stanground which lies outside the LP. The land isn't currently earmarked for building work but the lack of anywhere else available counts in its favour, PCC says. This proposal will return to the council's planning committee on Tuesday, 27th June, for a second vote, having initially been rejected in March. At the same meeting, councillors will be asked to comment on the questionnaire before consultation officially opens in July.
What kinds of questions will be survey include?Questions range from the general, such as “should the Local Plan include a policy about city centre building heights?”, to the very specific, such as “do you agree or disagree with the need for an Urban Extension policy?”. The interactive survey will include background information to help explain the more technical questions and residents are re-assured that they don’t have to answer every question or indeed every sub-question; many have multiple parts, just answer what interests you. There are also questions on whether the number of new takeaways should be restricted, how long you’d be prepared to walk to an open space (in minutes) and how many houses should be built each year in and around Peterborough (the council proposes around 950, in line with Government requirements). What the questionnaire won't include is proposed building sites; the council says: "We haven’t decided any of this. Far from it.” Council asking for suggestions of sites suitable for development Running alongside the questionnaire is a call-out for suggestions of sites appropriate for development, whether that be for housing, industrial parks, shops, leisure facilities, Gypsy and Traveller sites or cemeteries. This call out is open to all residents, but also to local agents, developers and landowners. The results of this, and the public consultation, will help form a draft of the new LP, which will be published in around a year’s time and form the basis of the council’s second round of public consultation.
There’ll then be a third round in 2025 before the LP's adoption in early 2026.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/council/councils-asks-residents-where-youd-like-to-see-new-developments-in-the-city 23/6/23 Cllr Peter Hiller (Peterborough First, Glinton and Castor) suggested that questions in the forthcoming survey should be grouped into broad categories so that “Mrs Miggins” – i.e. the average person – can understand and answer them at a planning meeting this week. A draft of the survey, which will help Peterborough City Council (PCC) determine the policies that will shape future developments in the city in its new Local Plan (LP), is made up of some 45 questions, with some of them general but some more technical. PCC planning policy manager Gemma Wildman responded that the council is currently working with a graphic designer to make the survey as user-friendly as possible and that having the questions grouped under headings is one option.Online, you will “have to click to get more questions so it’s not all on one big sheet that looks scary and complicated to fill in”, she said, adding that residents will be assured that they don’t have to answer every question. Peterborough has an LP, adopted in 2019, but began reviewing it in January this year, partly as a response to the lack of land left in the current document designated for industrial uses.
The new version will take around three years to complete, with the first round of consultation being one of three during that time. This round will contain questions about the more general principles of planning – such as building heights and the number of new houses needed – while future rounds will include questions about specific sites.
The council currently has a call-out running for suggestions of suitable development sites, whether that be for housing, industrial parks, shops, leisure facilities, Gypsy and Traveller sites or cemeteries, aimed at local agents, developers, landowners and residents in general. At the planning meeting, Cllr Amjad Iqbal (Labour, Central) also asked how the council would ensure there was a good level of engagement with the first round of consultation. “I’ve been a councillor since 2016 and what I’ve experienced is that if we have a statutory requirement [to carry out consultation], we put something online and expect people to respond back to it and the response we get back is very limited,” he said. “I have a serious concern with engagement. I would strongly recommend that we hold workshops, get councillors involved in their wards and ask people to come and ask people their opinions.”Ms Wildman said that the council is not planning workshops currently, but will be sharing the questionnaire online and on social media when it’s finished as well as sending it to local libraries and parish councils. Meetings may be appropriate for future rounds of consultation, she said. peterboroughtoday Published 29th Jun 2023 By Joanna Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter (worth noting the name for future reference  )
Given what happens at the end of the season (if we get a 2024 and beyond), any Peterborough Speedway fan who has access to it should fill that survey in if it's online, so nice and easy |
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Post by admin on Jul 4, 2023 18:56:47 GMT
The operators of the East of England Showground are seeking to extend their public consultation about a multi-million pound leisure village and homes development.
Officials at the Asset Earning Power Group (AEPG) are appealing for public spaces where copies of their 220 page plus design and access statement can be set up for members of the public to examine.
Their appeal follows feedback from residents after details of the development proposals were made available at Orton Library.
An outline planning application for the showground development was recently submitted to Peterborough City Council showing proposals for a leisure village called Cultura Place and 1,500 homes.
An AEPG spokesperson said: “A copy of the statement was placed in the Orton Library on our behalf by Councillor Nicola Day and Cllr Kirsty Knight as they considered it a useful local public space in which to locate it, and that view was confirmed by feedback they received from residents throughout the Ortons.
“If anyone would like to provide suggestions about other public spaces where it would be beneficial to locate additional copies, we’d be more than happy to consider those.”
The spokesperson also said a soft copy version had been uploaded to AEPG’s Facebook page[/a] and had been downloaded nearly 50 times by Monday afternoon.
She said: “We are also happy to engage with residents via larger group meetings or on a one-to-one basis.
“We have made it clear that our door is always open to anyone who would like to discuss the development at the East of England Showground in more detail.
“We have a copy of the Statement at our offices on the Showground and can provide a quiet and private space to anyone who would like to come to the site to peruse it. Just email us at info@aepguk.com.”
Cllr Knight said: “The development of the Showground is of concern to people beyond the immediate surroundings of the venue.
"Orton Library was the only location that was suitable, being the centre of the community and fully accessible, including disabled toilets.
"The library is open to the public five days a week and has a table and chairs for the residents to relax and review the plans.”
peterboroughtoday/peterborough-showground-operator-seeks-venues-to-display-development-plans-to-the-public-4/7/23
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Post by bratters on Jul 6, 2023 14:25:43 GMT
The operators of the East of England Showground are seeking to extend their public consultation about a multi-million pound leisure village and homes development. Officials at the Asset Earning Power Group (AEPG) are appealing for public spaces where copies of their 220 page plus design and access statement can be set up for members of the public to examine.Their appeal follows feedback from residents after details of the development proposals were made available at Orton Library. An outline planning application for the showground development was recently submitted to Peterborough City Council showing proposals for a leisure village called Cultura Place and 1,500 homes. An AEPG spokesperson said: “A copy of the statement was placed in the Orton Library on our behalf by Councillor Nicola Day and Cllr Kirsty Knight as they considered it a useful local public space in which to locate it, and that view was confirmed by feedback they received from residents throughout the Ortons. “If anyone would like to provide suggestions about other public spaces where it would be beneficial to locate additional copies, we’d be more than happy to consider those.” The spokesperson also said a soft copy version had been uploaded to AEPG’s Facebook page and had been downloaded nearly 50 times by Monday afternoon. She said: “We are also happy to engage with residents via larger group meetings or on a one-to-one basis. “We have made it clear that our door is always open to anyone who would like to discuss the development at the East of England Showground in more detail. “We have a copy of the Statement at our offices on the Showground and can provide a quiet and private space to anyone who would like to come to the site to peruse it. Just email us at info@aepguk.com.” Cllr Knight said: “The development of the Showground is of concern to people beyond the immediate surroundings of the venue."Orton Library was the only location that was suitable, being the centre of the community and fully accessible, including disabled toilets. "The library is open to the public five days a week and has a table and chairs for the residents to relax and review the plans.” peterboroughtoday/peterborough-showground-operator-seeks-venues-to-display-development-plans-to-the-public-4/7/23 |
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Post by admin on Jul 7, 2023 14:08:34 GMT
The operators of the East of England Showground are seeking to extend their public consultation about a multi-million pound leisure village and homes development. Officials at the Asset Earning Power Group (AEPG) are appealing for public spaces where copies of their 220 page plus design and access statement can be set up for members of the public to examine.Their appeal follows feedback from residents after details of the development proposals were made available at Orton Library. An outline planning application for the showground development was recently submitted to Peterborough City Council showing proposals for a leisure village called Cultura Place and 1,500 homes. An AEPG spokesperson said: “A copy of the statement was placed in the Orton Library on our behalf by Councillor Nicola Day and Cllr Kirsty Knight as they considered it a useful local public space in which to locate it, and that view was confirmed by feedback they received from residents throughout the Ortons. “If anyone would like to provide suggestions about other public spaces where it would be beneficial to locate additional copies, we’d be more than happy to consider those.” The spokesperson also said a soft copy version had been uploaded to AEPG’s Facebook page and had been downloaded nearly 50 times by Monday afternoon. She said: “We are also happy to engage with residents via larger group meetings or on a one-to-one basis. “We have made it clear that our door is always open to anyone who would like to discuss the development at the East of England Showground in more detail. “We have a copy of the Statement at our offices on the Showground and can provide a quiet and private space to anyone who would like to come to the site to peruse it. Just email us at info@aepguk.com.” Cllr Knight said: “The development of the Showground is of concern to people beyond the immediate surroundings of the venue."Orton Library was the only location that was suitable, being the centre of the community and fully accessible, including disabled toilets. "The library is open to the public five days a week and has a table and chairs for the residents to relax and review the plans.” peterboroughtoday/peterborough-showground-operator-seeks-venues-to-display-development-plans-to-the-public-4/7/23
“If anyone would like to provide suggestions about other public spaces where it would be beneficial to locate additional copies, we’d be more than happy to consider those.”Lucky to have got anything by the looks of it but if you want a weekend job: Just email us at info@aepguk.com.” |
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Post by admin on Jul 23, 2023 21:04:16 GMT
Still no publication of the planning application on the PCC planning portal. Perhaps this will grab AEPGs attention that their development plans won’t be a quick walk in the park as they seemed to perceive at the turn of the year. So we're 6 weeks on with nothing on the planning portal as we're seemingly sleepwalking into oblivion. Will we ever get to see this application on the portal before they've have totally wrecked the EoES, the speedway and infrastructure? |
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Post by admin on Aug 1, 2023 13:51:16 GMT
The £50m leisure complex development where the developers have sacked most of the Showground staff, sold most of the equipment and now can’t afford to even cut the grass, with planning permission for their development seemingly years away. The approach to the Showground on Joseph Odam Way to the left now looks like a jungle. Inside the Showground the grass is getting so long it holds so much water you can’t park on it. The hard standing car park being used for car storage and maintenance for a venture that as yet has no planning permission. The Speedway club now having to cut the grass around the track so spectators can stand there. Absolutely ridiculous, who the hell exactly have the East of England Agricultural Society (Showground owners) got into bed with here? If you feel as pissed off as I do (also as a resident locally) you can email the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Alistair Beattie of the East of England Agricultural Society at Alistair@eastofengland.org.uk and ask him to instruct his tenants to shape up.As time is running out fast for Panthers then a polite e-mail (stick to facts without excessive emotions) to say that nothing is going to happen at the EoES for a long while might be useful? Trashing the once superb East of England Showground site that was once a credit to the local area and city, whilst also making a perfectly serviceable city sporting venue unusable through the agent's neglect isn't going to be a good look for the East of England Agricultural Society or with PCC and any future planning application. There is no reason why Peterborough Panthers can't race on at the East of England Showground into 2024 at the very least and then leave, if and when necessary, under amicable circumstances rather than the unsatisfactory ending that is fast approaching. If you can't e-mail in a civil manner then don't bother |
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Post by bratters on Aug 1, 2023 19:57:13 GMT
The local residents on the residents Facebook group (usually reserved for selling or giving away second hand baby grows and the like) are stirring. They’ve noticed the grass is almost taller than their kids and with the fear of possibly losing their kids in it, they’ve started to complain. I was ahead of the game and told our councillor this was on the horizon and the key to get anything done (after AEPG ignored her emails) was to email EEAS as I pointed out in an earlier post. She did and within a day the upshot is that AEPG have contacted our councillor to say they are employing a contractor to cut the grass now. I wait with bated breath. But I think the key to keeping AEPG in line is via the EEAS, as they definitely won’t want any bad publicity.
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Post by bratters on Aug 1, 2023 19:58:21 GMT
Still no publication of the planning application on the PCC planning portal. Perhaps this will grab AEPGs attention that their development plans won’t be a quick walk in the park as they seemed to perceive at the turn of the year. So we're 6 weeks on with nothing on the planning portal as we're seemingly sleepwalking into oblivion. Will we ever get to see this application on the portal before they've have totally wrecked the EoES, the speedway and infrastructure? I have been told they are submitting an updated plan in September. I don’t know if this means they have withdrawn their original plan. |
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Post by rodders on Aug 1, 2023 20:47:46 GMT
I still firmly believe that AEPG and the chancer who heads it up will go bankrupt before anything is built. Sincerely to be wished!!! |
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- this must be the one that relates to us.
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