Thanks, your efforts have been champion

Lesbury Parish Council has thanked a dedicated group of community champions who helped gather views and keep people informed about progress with the Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Back, from left: Pam Allen (chairman of the plan), Jennifer Cossins, Bob Dutton, Gill Bland and Lynn Taverner. Front, from left: Ann August, Jane Maddison and parish councillor Jean Humphrys. Picture by Tom AllenBack, from left: Pam Allen (chairman of the plan), Jennifer Cossins, Bob Dutton, Gill Bland and Lynn Taverner. Front, from left: Ann August, Jane Maddison and parish councillor Jean Humphrys. Picture by Tom Allen
Back, from left: Pam Allen (chairman of the plan), Jennifer Cossins, Bob Dutton, Gill Bland and Lynn Taverner. Front, from left: Ann August, Jane Maddison and parish councillor Jean Humphrys. Picture by Tom Allen

The recent housing-needs survey was distributed by the champions and 58 per cent of residents returned their forms.

The majority of respondents favour small-scale development in the parish over a number of years.

More information will be sent to residents once a full analysis is completed.