Council notes that in May this year we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the first residents moving into Northstowe. This new community will ultimately grow to be the largest new town in the UK in decades. Northstowe is an exemplar of high standards in community building and sustainability, and this council should be proud of the role it has played in bringing this complex development forward. Council recognizes the immense, hands-on effort and oversight that has been required to guide Northstowe to this point and drive community development which has seen Northstowe already grow into a strong and active community. This council is now taking a direct role in bringing forward vital community buildings, the Phase 1 enterprise zone, and Civic Hub, which will house the town’s health centre. We are grateful to the many officers for their continuing hard work and dedication to delivering these projects and most especially our community development officers who have continued to represent the Council positively within the community throughout lockdown and COVID restrictions.
Council further notes that Northstowe is at a crucial stage, with permission recently granted for phases 3A and B, work underway on Phase 2 and more residents continuing to join the community in phase 1. While we celebrate reaching this point, there is still a long way to go on the journey for this new community in the heart of South Cambridgeshire.
Council therefore reaffirms its commitment to the success of Northstowe and its growing community, and further commits to continue to explore, in consultation with residents and the Town Council, ways in which facilities so vital to this community can be delivered most effectively. Recognizing the essential nature of these facilities, this Council commits to investigate contingencies for provision of GP services, community space, and a convenience store.
Decision:
Council Agreed the following motion:
Council notes that in May this year we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the first residents moving into Northstowe. This new community will ultimately grow to be the largest new town in the UK in decades. Northstowe is an exemplar of high standards in community building and sustainability, and this council should be proud of the role it has played in bringing this complex development forward. Council recognizes the immense, hands-on effort and oversight that has been required to guide Northstowe to this point and drive community development which has seen Northstowe already grow into a strong and active community. This council is now taking a direct role in bringing forward vital community buildings, the Phase 1 enterprise zone, and Civic Hub, which will house the town’s health centre. We are grateful to the many officers for their continuing hard work and dedication to delivering these projects and most especially our community development officers who have continued to represent the Council positively within the community throughout lockdown and COVID restrictions.
Council further notes that Northstowe is at a crucial stage, with permission recently granted for phases 3A and B, work underway on Phase 2 and more residents continuing to join the community in phase 1. While we celebrate reaching this point, there is still a long way to go on the journey for this new community in the heart of South Cambridgeshire.
Council therefore reaffirms its commitment to the success of Northstowe and its growing community, and further commits to continue to explore, in consultation with residents and the Town Council, ways in which facilities so vital to this community can be delivered most effectively. Recognizing the essential nature of these facilities, this Council commits to investigate contingencies for provision of GP services, community space, and a convenience store.
Minutes:
Council notes that in May this year we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the first residents moving into Northstowe. This new community will ultimately grow to be the largest new town in the UK in decades. Northstowe is an exemplar of high standards in community building and sustainability, and this council should be proud of the role it has played in bringing this complex development forward. Council recognizes the immense, hands-on effort and oversight that has been required to guide Northstowe to this point and drive community development which has seen Northstowe already grow into a strong and active community. This council is now taking a direct role in bringing forward vital community buildings, the Phase 1 enterprise zone, and Civic Hub, which will house the town’s health centre. We are grateful to the many officers for their continuing hard work and dedication to delivering these projects and most especially our community development officers who have continued to represent the Council positively within the community throughout lockdown and COVID restrictions.
Council further notes that Northstowe is at a crucial stage, with permission recently granted for phases 3A and B, work underway on Phase 2 and more residents continuing to join the community in phase 1. While we celebrate reaching this point, there is still a long way to go on the journey for this new community in the heart of South Cambridgeshire.
Council therefore reaffirms its commitment to the success of Northstowe and its growing community, and further commits to continue to explore, in consultation with residents and the Town Council, ways in which facilities so vital to this community can be delivered most effectively. Recognizing the essential nature of these facilities, this Council commits to investigate contingencies for provision of GP services, community space, and a convenience store.
Councillor Alex Malyon explained that both she and Councillor Sarah Cheung-Johnson felt privileged to represent Northstowe, which had developed into a thriving community of 1,000 homes and had its own Town Council. This was an opportune moment for the Council to reaffirm its commitment to Northstowe, support its development and where necessary look for contingencies in service delivery.
Councillor Bill Handley said that the Council had helped Northstowe to develop into a thriving community. He fully supported this Motion which was related to a decision that the Council would have to make shortly regarding the provision of interim community facilities.
Councillor Sue Ellington supported the developing community of Northstowe but she expressed concern regarding the processing of the sewage from the new town. She urged the Council to put pressure on Anglian Water to resolve this matter. She stated that due to this issue she would have to abstain.
Councillor Neil Gough expressed his support for the Motion and in
ensuring that Northstowe would be a model for other thriving
communities. He added that many residents of Rampton were
benefiting from the school and other facilities which now existed
at Northstowe.
Councillor Heather Williams expressed her support for the Motion. She suggested that the word “reaffirm” implied that the objectives of the Motion had not been followed in the past. She urged that the community get the facilities required and hoped that this would help to repair relations with Rampton Drift residents. Good communication with residents was paramount.
Councillor Dr Ian Sollom expressed his support for the Motion. He
recognised the work of the two local members and the county
councillor in providing the infrastructure for the new town. He
recognised that Northstowe had developed into a vibrant community
and that it was important to focus on providing the necessary
facilities for its residents.
Councillor Alex Malyon stated that Northstowe was entering a key phase of development with the provision of community buildings and she asked that Council support the Motion.
Councillor Alex Malyon proposed and Councillor Dr Ian Sollom seconded the Motion. A vote was taken and by affirmation, with Councillor Sue Ellington abstaining, Council Agreed the following motion:
Council notes that in May this year we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the first residents moving into Northstowe. This new community will ultimately grow to be the largest new town in the UK in decades. Northstowe is an exemplar of high standards in community building and sustainability, and this council should be proud of the role it has played in bringing this complex development forward. Council recognizes the immense, hands-on effort and oversight that has been required to guide Northstowe to this point and drive community development which has seen Northstowe already grow into a strong and active community. This council is now taking a direct role in bringing forward vital community buildings, the Phase 1 enterprise zone, and Civic Hub, which will house the town’s health centre. We are grateful to the many officers for their continuing hard work and dedication to delivering these projects and most especially our community development officers who have continued to represent the Council positively within the community throughout lockdown and COVID restrictions.
Council further notes that Northstowe is at a crucial stage, with permission recently granted for phases 3A and B, work underway on Phase 2 and more residents continuing to join the community in phase 1. While we celebrate reaching this point, there is still a long way to go on the journey for this new community in the heart of South Cambridgeshire.
Council therefore reaffirms its commitment to the success of Northstowe and its growing community, and further commits to continue to explore, in consultation with residents and the Town Council, ways in which facilities so vital to this community can be delivered most effectively. Recognizing the essential nature of these facilities, this Council commits to investigate contingencies for provision of GP services, community space, and a convenience store.