25 June
Open village meeting to establish interest
Following an article in the June parish magazine and individual letters to parish organisations and local businesses, 49 attendees at this event, indicating sufficient interest to proceed.
Carried out ‘likes & dislikes’ exercise.
It was agreed that the first official meeting of the group would be held in August, following the issue of the next edition of the parish magazine.
4 August
Parish
Magazine, August
edition.
Article appeared with details of first meeting and advise of next meeting date.
16 August
First meeting of
those expressing an interest.
27 attendees at this meeting, during which Chairman, Treasurer and Publicity Officers were appointed. Rolling Secretarial role. Various consultancy methods were discussed and agreed.
As the next DEFRA funding round deadline was 3rd October, it was agreed that a smaller group would meet to prepare the funding application form.
11 September
Steering
Group meeting to discuss completion of application form and consultation
methods.
Consultation methods further considered with additional suggestions on spreading the word. Regular articles in the parish magazine, link to parish website for comments on line, as well as guided walks, competitions, open meetings in the village hall, and target lower and upper schools.
26 September
Planning
& Progress Meeting
Formalise Steering Group.
Discuss timetable of events. Finalise details for funding application form.
30 September
Funding
Application, Timescales and Costs put together
Complete required documentation.
30 September
Contact
Neighbouring Parish Councils/Local Authorities
Awaiting responses. Confirmation of support received from Gravenhurst and Meppershall PCs.
6 October
October
Issue of Parish Magazine
Update community on progress todate and planned events over the coming weeks. Information on village website with link for comments on internet.
October-November
Presentations
to various village organisations.
Planning for Real Events.
Go out to group meetings. Have displays at village bazaars and other public events.
30 October
Steering
Group Meeting
Update on activities and timetable.
9 and 10 November
Young
People’s Consultation Event
Led by Young Committee Members, supported by Steering Group.
21 November
Planning and progress meeting
Update on activities and timetable.
8 December
December
Issue of Parish Magazine
Update community on activities.
28 December
Environmental
Walks
Graham Bellamy - "Discovering Shillington"
December
Target
Schools
Planning
for Real Event
Steering Group Members and specifically younger members to consult with village young people.
December
Steering
Group Planning & Progress Meeting
Update on activities and timetable.
19 December to 11 January
Suggestion
Boxes
Locate in Village pubs and shops.
Interesting feedback received.
2008
11 January
Guide Meeting
Presentation at weekly meeting and gathering of information. Good flow of information both presented and gathered.
13 January
Affordable Housing
Drop in session at the Village Hall.
16 January
Steering group planning and progress meeting.
Update on activities and timetable. Have your say promotional pens available. Parish plans available.
16 January
Parish Plan website.
www.shillingtonpp.org.uk launched with the opportunity to have your say on the line.
23 January
Shillington School.
morning assembly information gathering.
25 January
Congregational Church.
Burns night event. Information gathering.
All Saints Church Village quiz night.
Steering Group Planning and Progress meeting
February issue of Parish Magazine
12 April
Planning for real
Village event.
200+ people attended and gave their views.
25 April
Steering
Group Meeting
Hold meeting to look at Planning for Real results and to start drafting the main questionnaire.
May
Planning meetings and production of questionnaire
Completed questionnaire and a small pilot distribution commenced.
Pilot study completed
Questionnaire distributed
Collection of completed questionnaire
September / October
Preliminary analysis of results
The questionnaire responses are collated and analysed ready to be shown an open meeting to show the initial results
Open meeting to show initial results of the Questionnaire
Final Planning Meetings
Produce Final Plan.
Delegate ownership of actions
arising.
August
Print Parish Plan
Launch Plan & Distribute to Community