Dear Supporters, It appears the links within our latest Newsletter No.91 have somehow been corrupted and don’t work. Please find below links that we hope actually work. BMBC have received 3 planning applications for roadworks on MU1. You can find more information on the attached link: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/m1-junction-37-economic-growth-corridor/ Neighbour consultation letters have been issued in accordance […]

Dear Supporters, Keep it Green 2014 continue to monitor comments submitted to the latest consultation. From an examination of those comments received by the Council and now published on the Proposed Main Modifications web site, it is interesting to note that the promoters of Site MU1, Barnsley West Consortium including Strata and Spawforths, are acknowledging […]

Dear Supporters, On the 24 May 2018 the Secretary of State rejected proposals for a new village at Drake Park, Fieldcommon Lane, Molesey, within the Surrey Green Belt. The planning Inspector examining Barnsley Local Plan. Sarah Housden, has been made aware of the Secretary of State’s decision by Keep it Green 2014. If you check […]

Want to tell your local Councillor about your feelings towards the grab and destruction of our Green Belt between Pogmoor, Higham, Barugh Green, Gawber and Redbrook. They are supposed to be there to represent local residents views and wishes but sadly they do not do this. They only give lip service to the Cabinet of […]

If you want to read ALL the Hearing Statements submitted to Stage 2 click on the link below. The overwhelming majority are by developers arguing for more building and taking of more Green Belt. These people are professionals, its what they do for a living and their submissions reflect this fact. Next week, next month […]

Dear Supporters, See links below to Hearing Statements to Stage 2 of the Examination of Barnsley Local Plan. These two Hearing Statements are from two of Keep it Green 2014 members. They are well worth a read. Keep it Green 2014 commends both Gentlemen for their outstanding endeavours in producing these Statements. John Earnshaw – […]

Dear Supporters, Find below links to Keep it Green 2014’s Hearing Statement submissions to the Examination of Barnsley Local Plan Stage 2. Stage 2 sessions will commence on Tuesday 18 July 2017 and will continue until Thursday 27 July 2017. The Stage 2 hearings will be held at: The Civic, Hanson St, Barnsley S70 2HZ […]

Hi all, Further to the earlier newsletter covering Sir Steve’s appearance on Radio Sheffield, here’s a link to the part where our area of interest gets an airing.  I’ve uploaded two versions – a .mp3 and .wav, which should cover most media players. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kek8n33b62795f3/AADy-xvQGg5nC_rOBkxTxdIOa?dl=0 We’ve also had an unconvincing response from BMBC on the issue […]

Hi all, The Keep It Green Steering Group has now been in existence for more than 12 months and has completed a number of key tasks in preparing for and responding to Barnsley Council’s Local Plan Consultation Draft 2014. The Group now needs to focus its attention on the next stages of the Council’s Local […]