OAKLEY and Deane Neighbourhood Plan: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have started the formal consultation on the Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan. The plan sets out a vision for the future of the parish and planning policies which will be used to determine planning applications locally. The consultation runs until October 5.

To view the documents follow the link from the parish council website oakleydeane-pc.gov.uk. As well as electronic copies of the documents, you can view paper copies of the document and obtain printed feedback forms from Jolly Olly’s.

All representations should be made directly to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council at basingstoke.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans, or by post: Planning Policy Team, Civic Offices, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 4AH; email local.planning@basingstoke.gov.uk; or fax 01256 845200.

Please make sure you use the correct form and follow the guidance provided.