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April 2015
No.411
Neighbourhood Plan Update We now have the results back from the Housing Needs Survey (HNS) carried out in Nov14. The survey was completed by 34% of households in the village with 97% of respondents in favour of an affordable housing scheme. Thank you to all those people who helped make it happen and delivering the survey to all 624 dwellings in Stradbroke. Community Action Suffolk recommends, based on a third of the overall identified need, a total of 12 dwellings should be considered by the Parish. The Housing Stream of the Neighbourhood Plan Team will carefully consider the report and look at the size, type and tenure of properties that might be suitable for Stradbroke. A copy of the HNS can be found in the library and on Stradbrokeonline under the Neighbourhood Plan section which provides more granular details. (continues on page 10) Oliver Last, Chairman of the Neighbourhood Plan Committee
Library/Post Office and Courthouse CafĂŠ News The consultation on Library/Post Office opening hours has produced a clear result for Option 2 (see page 14 for details). This now has to go before the Suffolk Libraries Board and Suffolk County Council for approval. I will keep you updated in the Village Magazine regarding any developments. A big thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation. Another Community Supper is planned for 8th May and 9th May so book your place now! (see page 14 for details). Maureen John