21 October 2016

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The East Grinstead Town Plan received support from the Town yesterday in the referendum. 92.60% of those who voted, voted for East Grinstead to have its own plan, ensuring that East Grinstead has a say in development in the town.

Mid Sussex District Council will adopt the plan formally at their next Council meeting, but the plan from now is instrumental in all planning decisions affecting East Grinstead parish.

Cllr Rex Whittaker, chairman of the working group said “I would like to thank everybody in the town who in the last five years have contributed to the formation of East Grinstead’s first ever Neighbourhood Plan – and for their wholehearted support in voting . This is a pivotal moment as we now have a document that guides applicants and provides some control for all future developments in the parish.”

Town Mayor Cllr Bob Mainstone said “This is a much needed positive step for the town and we are grateful that the townsfolk who came to vote have supported this. The hard work comes now as we start to deliver the changes and aspirations in the plan”.

The turnout for the election was 21.4% and the total number of yes votes cast were 4,105 with 328 voting no. To be adopted, the plan had to achieve a minimum of 50%+1