Action

This section of the website summarise the action that FACE-IT and the community are taking.

Activities

FACE IT engages in a number of activities in support of the above:

  • Work with the Local Planning Authorities to ensure that consultation with and representation by local communities on planning matters is inclusive and effective.
  • Liaise with local elected representatives and officials who understand the issues and are accountable to the residents.
  • Engage with the Parish Council and Parish Councillors on local planning and environmental matters.
  • Maintain and disseminate awareness of National, Regional and Local policies and guidance appropriate to our mission.
  • Share factual information with people in the area related to local issues and threats to the environment and their quality of life through various communication media.
  • Collaborate with other like-minded groups interested in planning and environmental matters.
    [not for publication but this will be selective to include Pale Lane group , Hook action group, Fleet Observers, et. al. also worthy of consideration CVA, Resident Association(s), Conservation association(s)]
  • Help residents to understand planning context and process, so that they can be involved appropriately in the planning process.
  • Submit responses to public consultations and inform locals on how to respond to consultations on such matters as the Local and Neighbourhood Plans and individual development proposals.
  • Cover a range of specialist knowledge through engagement with individuals and groups with access to such knowledge.
  • Use electronic and social media communication methods and make occasional distributions of leaflets to addresses in the local area to alert neighbourhoods about specific local topics. 
  • Occasionally hold public meetings, or public engagement through such methods as a stand at the village fete or other public meetings.