Notice published for Pontesbury Neighbourhood Plan referendum on 7 September

On 7 September [2023] residents in the Pontesbury parish will have the opportunity to vote whether or not to adopt a neighbourhood plan – with the notice of election published today (28 July).

A neighbourhood plan gives local communities an opportunity to have a direct impact on shaping their neighbourhood’s growth and development.

Residents will be asked the following question:-

“Do you want Shropshire Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Pontesbury to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?

Photo ID or a voter authority certificate will be needed to vote at a polling station.

The key dates are:

Polling day: Thursday 7 September

Poll cards issued: Monday 31 July

Deadline for registering to vote: Monday 21 August. Go to Register to vote – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Deadline for postal vote applications: 5pm on Tuesday 22 August. Go to Postal and proxy voting | Shropshire Council

Deadline for proxy vote applications: 5pm on Wednesday 30 August. Go to Postal and proxy voting | Shropshire Council

Deadline for Voter Authority Certificate applications: 5pm on Wednesday 30 August. Go to How to apply for a voter authority certificate | Shropshire Council

Follow this link for more information about the Pontesbury neighbourhood plan and referendum.