Articles on our blog cover various topics in the plan and are designed to stimulate ideas and discussion. See below for the latest blog post:
How many affordable homes do we need?
It’s a good question. Some people answer ‘as many as possible: we have a list, just get building.’ Other people say ‘not nearly that many, we are not some overspill dormitory for Falmouth and Penryn.’ The starting point the Homechoice … Continue reading →
New Affordable Homes: How are we getting on?
There is some discussion going on in local social media groups about progress in creating more affordable homes. We’ve written this blog to provide some clarity. To start at the beginning: in the NDP surveys the community clearly says it … Continue reading →
The empty house problem
Jonathan Griffin of the NDP Housing Group highlights a difficulty in tackling second homes in the Parish. ‘It is soul-destroying to see empty houses in the village when you are struggling to find a house of your own, in your … Continue reading →
NDP Steering group meeting set for Wednesday 13 January 2021
Happy New Year everyone. The NDP Steering Group will host a brief meeting on Zoom on Wednesday 13 January 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to agree a new Chair and some co-options to the Steering Group. There will … Continue reading →
Cllr David Lansdowne steps down as NDP Chair
David Lansdowne has announced that he is stepping down immediately from his role as Chair of the Mylor Parish NDP, a position he has occupied since 2018. He will also resign from Mylor Parish Council. His full resignation statement will … Continue reading →
Flushing affordable homes public engagement
You are invited to attend a public engagement meeting on Monday 7th December at 6.00pm. This is for new affordable homes on the Tregew Meadow 2 (TM2) site mentioned in previous documents. The full poster is here together with a … Continue reading →
NDP Group welcomes affordable housing consultation
New Affordable Houses – things are moving forward in Flushing The news that a Pre-application has been made to Cornwall Council’s Planning Department for affordable housing on a site on the edge of Flushing is good news. The site – … Continue reading →
Community Engagement Meeting announced for 7th December at 6pm
Community Engagement Meeting re Tregew Meadow on Monday 7th December 6pm by Zoom. There will be an online public meeting on Monday 7th December at 6pm for Cornwall Council to formally present the Tregew Meadow proposal to Mylor Parish Council. … Continue reading →
Cautious optimism for NDP progress
Two joint meetings with the Parish Council, Cornwall Council and others have given rise to cautious optimism. Cautious optimism for NDP progress The steering group has been concerned over the past few weeks about departures from the process set out … Continue reading →
Parish Council issues statement
The Mylor Parish Council have issued a statement denying all perceptions that have been levelled at them over the last few weeks. The statement clarifies their position and states that they want to work with the NDP SG to bring … Continue reading →