Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham Councils are producing a Joint Strategic Waste Development Plan Document (referred to as ‘The Plan’).
Many of you would have been consulted and/or participated in previous consultations on the plan. Originally, the scope of the Plan was restricted to identifying suitable sites for large scale waste treatment facilities. However, as a result of the consultation comments, the scope has been widened to include both a wider range of waste types and also policies for smaller facilities.
Main Consultation Document (and a response form): We have now produced a consultation document which sets out the emerging policy approach and identifies a reduced list of potential sites. The document also explains the process for producing the plan and how previous comments have been taken on board. It is available in libraries/customer service centres, and to download below.
Site Assessment Report: This sets out the method undertaken to assess the suitability of sites for inclusion within the plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): This clarifies various points and specific questions in relation to both the document and the process.
Sustainability Appraisal Update: This explains how the ongoing Sustainability Appraisal process is being used to shape the plan.
Topic Paper: This describes how the estimates of future waste management capacity requirements have been calculated
Each Council will hold a ‘drop in’ session where officers will be on hand to discuss the plan, these will be held at:
Barnsley Central Library - 15th November 2008 (from 9am to 4pm)
Doncaster Trades & Labour Club (in the Frenchgate Centre) - 22nd November 2008 (from 10am to 4pm)
Rotherham Central Library -15th November 2008 (from 10am to 4pm)
Following each drop in session, evening workshops will be undertaken where you can get involved in the emerging plan. These will run from 6 to 8pm and will be held at:
Barnsley Central Library -19th November 2008
Doncaster Trades & Labour Club (in the Frenchgate Centre) - 26th November 2008
Rotherham Council’s Bailey House - 17th November 2008
For full details of the different ways you can get involved, please visit any of the Councils’ websites or contact the Councils’ offices on the numbers above.
HOW TO RESPOND
Comments should be made on the response form and sent to Land Use Consultants by the 12th December 2008, by e-mail: Ben.Peirson@landuse.co.uk or post: Land Use Consultants, 43 Chalton Street, LONDON. NW1 1JD
The comments received during this consultation will be carefully considered and taken into account. Your comments will also help to inform the next stages of consultation, prior to formal publication and submission of the draft plan to Government, later next year.
This page is also available on our partner authorities' websites:
