Barton-upon-Humber is on the cusp of significant change, courtesy of a proposed development plan aiming to chart the town’s progression until 2039. An initiative put together by Barton Town Council since 2018, it may soon be brought before a local referendum, allowing the townsfolk to express their opinions. The community, including residents and visitors, are urged to comment on the proposed plan before it is perused by an autonomous assessor. If it fulfils the necessary predicates, the plan could move forward to a local vote, enabling the town’s inhabitants to dictate its path.
North Lincolnshire Councillor David Rose endorses the Neighbourhood Plan, a framework that gives locals voting rights on their town’s future development. The plan focuses on seven main areas: housing and design, environment and heritage, culture and tourism, infrastructure and parking, community services, sport and leisure, and business and industry. What stands out in this plan is the emphasis on creating town centres that are friendly for pedestrians and cyclists, proposing better parking solutions, and preserving beloved community amenities and green spaces.
Barton-upon-Humber’s denizens can provide their feedback on the plan until Wednesday, June 4, through online channels, email, or traditional mail. The proposed plan can be viewed at Baysgarth Community Hub and Church Square House in Scunthorpe. This opportunity provides residents of Barton-upon-Humber the chance to mould their town’s future in a way that retains its unique character while facilitating growth.
This report has been adapted by The Lincoln Post from original coverage by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
