Cottingham Parish Plan

Middleton’s five-year Parish Plan was formally adopted by the Parish Council at its October 2004 meeting and a copy of the plan has been distributed to every household in the parish.

Chris Mallender, Chief Executive of Corby Borough Council welcomed, the publication and has arranged a meeting with Middleton Parish Council to discuss integrating the parish policies and Action Plan into Corby Borough’s planning and strategic framework. He has also been on a ‘walkabout’ around the village to get a first hand view of local issues including traffic calming, environmental issues and housing developments.

A copy of the plan has also been sent to Phil Hope MP who has written praising everyone involved for their hard work and has offered to assist with any issues contained in the plan.

Dryden Phillipson, Chairman of the Parish Plan Steering Group, said: “Middleton’s Parish Plan is now completed, but it’s what happens next that counts. Central Government has expressed its wish to empower communities to deal with local issues through their local councils and our Parish Plan can only help this process. Before a parish council makes a decision on an issue affecting the community, it should be very sure of local opinion. Parish Plans do indicate local opinion, so are invaluable.”