Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Planning Group (RTCNPG) started its wider public consultation phase with a stall at Retford Market on Saturday 18th September – and will be at more markets in November.
Formed from residents, elected representatives and people employed in the designated Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Area, RTCNPG has been working, since its official recognition by Bassetlaw District Council in March of this year, on draft proposals to discuss with the public and local community groups.
Their vision for the future development of Retford:
“By 2037 Retford will be a safe, healthy, accessible and sustainable town centre, supporting people of all ages, which is proud of its heritage buildings and attractive to businesses as a place to grow and prosper, providing a range of employment sites and premises.
“Retford town centre is future facing, the home of people and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint. The value of natural assets will be enhanced and extended and investment will create a rich mix of shopping, leisure, sports, health, cultural and social facilities, making Retford town centre appealing as a place to live, learn, develop, work and spend quality leisure time.”
To hear more and read about their exciting range of community objectives, please visit them on one of their market stalls.
The process for constructing a Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Plan will take place over the next 18 months, finishing with a referendum. Once adopted, developments in the area will need to conform to the plan requirements.
An online presence will be developed over the next three months as funding becomes available, to enable as many people as possible with an interest in Retford Town Centre to take part.
