Update on various issues

Nocton Dairies extend offer to update local community

At the time of withdrawing the planning application, Nocton Dairies were not in a position to confirm what their future plans for the Nocton Estate would be. Furthermore, North Kesteven District Council have since refused the planning applications for a reservoir and pipeline.

I believe Nocton Dairies have had a follow-up meeting with the Environment Agency... and are now in a position to meet with selected individuals from the local community "to chat through where things stand and what the current thinking is about the future".

Nocton Dairies have acknowledged there is still some concern locally and hope talking this through will "resolve some of the uncertainty and leave everyone feeling more confident".

If this meeting does go ahead I will endeavour to update my blog accordingly, although I'm sure Nocton Dairies will want to update their website with their "current thinking" for wider publication.

Barnstaple Magistrates Court

It seems Peter Willes, director of Nocton Dairies, is still scheduled to appear before Barnstaple Magistrates Court on 12 April - watch this space for an update.

The original article is here: http://nocton.blogspot.com/2011/03/democracy-in-action.html .

Torridge District Council

I can also report that Torridge District Council are still considering Mr Willes' retrospective planning application for a slurry lagoon and channel (TDC planning ref: 1/1110/2010/FULM).

The local planning authority is "seeking clarification on a number of matters from the applicant's agent and this may require additional information being submitted which will require further consideration".

No date for the planning hearing is yet scheduled, despite the eight-week period expiring on 21st March.

North-west dairy includes bottling plant

'Park Farm at Preesall in Lancashire offers a complete modern dairy complex with cubicle housing for 480 cows, 200 youngstock and its own bottling plant.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/17/125979/North-west-dairy-includes-bottling-plant.htm

Becoming a District Councillor

The Nocton Dairies saga has amply demonstrated just how important it is to have local representation at District Council level. If you are interested in becoming one of those representatives, this is now your opportunity to stand for election.

•  Would you like to become more involved in your community?
• Are you interested in influencing how local services are delivered?

For more information, click here:

http://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/section.asp?docId=8296

How do I get nominated to become an elected councillor?

http://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/section.asp?docid=561&ovt=1

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