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Blisworth News in Brief

	On this page is presented a brief news report updated on a monthly basis. New material is printed in red. In some cases, more detail can be found elsewhere on this website - in which case an appropriate link will be provided. If this monthly page is useful please let me know.
ISSUE 20 Aug 3rd 2010 Issue 21 will be Sept 7th.
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HOUSING	The Housing In-fill Situation	There were 14 new infill properties in 2008 and 2 in 2009. The record will be maintained for 2010.
HOUSING	Pressure to enlarge Blisworth.	A decision on a 'full' planning application for 27 houses in a field off Chapel Lane has been postponed until 26th August. This follows a long consultation forced upon the SNC that arose from a sternly worded letter from the PC and another discussion is planned. There are no details emerging re. any changes to the Chapel Lane junction with the estate - the planning subgroup of the PC are dealing with the SNC. On about 20 July, the application for 6 new affordable rented units in the fenced off "waste paddock" behind Ladyfield estate was withdrawn by the SNC. The PC had objected to these units because they do not comply with Blisworth's housing needs survey but the reason given for the withdrawal is that their "design was cramped and did not match existing Ladyfield".
VILLAGE PLAN
	Long-term Plans	Full disclosure of the Parish Plan will be on October 17th in the Village Hall. The PC were presented with a summary of the responses on village amenities, Churches, the Shop and the Royal Oak. Mr Brinner (Baptist Church) disclosed plans to support youth club activities and Mr Kataria (Shop) explained his position regarding improving the external appearance of the shop. It is too early to say any more at this stage.
	Interaction?	There will be a dedicated Parish Council notice board, next week, to enhance communication with the villagers and there will be a PC website in approximately two months.
	Interaction?	Villagers have various ways of making their views known. They may find a councillor willing to talk and listen, join the tiny group that usually attend at the back, at Parish Council meetings, and offer comment in the "Open Forum" or formally write to the chairman or clerk - the contact details are in the village directory (see blisworth.org.uk)
CANAL PARTNERSHIP		website - http://blisworthcanalpartnership.org festival - http://blisworthcanalfestival.moonfruit.com The brochure which lists events over the three days is available at both the shop and pub.
THE ROYAL OAK PUB	Its Future	On June 5th, the pub reopened and all hope the new business will be a success. A polish to its exterior, mainly to the signage, is planned.
SUN, MOON AND STARS	The SNC Plan	The building is to be offered "for sale on the open market" but SNC's financial position can only be clear after a Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for August 6th 2010 after which a sale is anticipated. So - no news this month. Correction: tribunal is on August 18/19th.
STOKE RD.	Stability and safety in view of the density of traffic.	The NCC have said there is little movement to worry about in the road's foundations by the canal embankment.
TRAFFIC	Speeding	Speeding hotspots on each of the main roads into the village are acknowledged and the police have now begun to place in the village some speed check vans with a full penal capability!