Comment

Representation ID: 27466

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Kirkgate Centre

Lack of consultation

The current local plan has had a notably short lead in period with very limited consultation.

There are many residents in Shipley and surrounding areas that are not IT literate or have access to digital means. Therefore we would like it recognised that the extent of submissions will have been significantly reduced. Given that the plan was written as we entered lockdown, additional consultation mediums could have been implemented such as questionnaire door drops and door knocking to giveall residents an opportunity to express their views and to make the process seem fair.

We have spoken to many people who feel that they have been excluded from the process due to the current situation and lack of awareness of the consultation. However, we are appreciative that the current circumstances have made things very difficult.