The Leekfrith Neighbourhood Plan Referendum took place on Thursday 6 May 2021.
The verification for this referendum takes place on Friday 7 May.
The count for this referendum will take place on Saturday 8 May.
More information will be published below as soon as it becomes available.
Notice of Referendum - Leekfrith Neighbourhood Plan Area [75KB]
Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations - Leekfrith Referendum [76KB]
The question asked was: Do you want Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and the Peak District National Park Authority to use the neighbourhood plan for Leekfrith to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?
The Referendum area is identical to the area which has been designated as the Leekfrith Neighbourhood area.
Result
Voters in Leekfrith have said yes to plans for the Council and the Peak District National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan to help decide planning applications in the area. 100 people voted in favour (yes) and 17 people against (no).
Leekfrith Referendum - Result [36KB]
To vote in this referendum you must also be registered to vote by Monday 19 April 2021.
Background information regarding the plan and referendum:
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Information Statement [132KB]
that sets out general information as to town and country planning (including neighbourhood planning) and the referendum
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Leekfrith Neighbourhood Plan (Referendum Version) [1MB]
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Examiner's report on the Leekfrith Neighbourhood Plan [629KB]
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Leekfrith Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Information Statement [2MB]
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A Decision Statement [192KB]
which confirms that the Council is satisfied that the draft plan meets the basic conditions and complies with the provision made by or under sections 38A and 38B of the 2004 Act
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A summary of representations submitted to the examiner of the Leekfrith Neighbourhood Plan [76KB]
