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We did it! Almost three years of team work and determination has paid off. 88 voted (50% of electors, which is the highest turnout in NEDDC for an NP referendum so far). 76 voted yes (86.36%)

Tea and Talk
Saturday 28th September from 2.30pm to 5pm
at Brackenfield Church Hall

"Roman Holiday" with Martin

Tickets £7.50
from Cath on 01773 833819 or 07512 097214

Booking and pre-payment essential, to assist with catering

Tea and coffee will be served with dainty sandwiches home-made cakes and scones.
Martin is passionate about travel and lived in Rome for several years. His illustrated talk will provide a burst of sun as Autumn approaches.

Referendum on the adoption of the  Brackenfield Neighbourhood Plan  

1. A referendum will be held on Thursday 5 September 2019 to decide on the question below:    ‘Do you want North East Derbyshire District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Brackenfield to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’  

2. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 19 August 2019.    

3. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at District Council Offices, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6NG by 5pm on Tuesday 20 August 2019.   

4. New applications to vote by proxy at this referendum must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at District Council Offices, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 6NG by 5pm on Wednesday 28 August 2019.   

5. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this referendum on grounds of physical incapacity or for work/service reasons must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at District Council Offices, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 6NG by 5pm on Thursday 5 September 2019.  The physical incapacity must have occurred after 5pm on Wednesday 28 August 2019.  To apply on the grounds of work/service, the person must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person after 5pm on Wednesday 28 August 2019. 

https://www.peakfm.co.uk/news/local/brackenfield-residents-draw-up-plan-in-attempt-to-prevent-unnecessary-developments/

Brackenfield residents draw up plan in attempt to prevent unnecessary developments - Peak FM Residents in a small North Derbyshire village are coming together in an effort to prevent un-necessary housing developments there. A referendum on the 'Neighbourhood Plan' is set to take place on 5 September 2019. www.peakfm.co.uk