east woodhay parish plan - Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

2East Woodhay Parish PlanForeword continuedMost of the issues, as might be expected, are not new but have become more important with thegrowth of the population, both within the area and in Newbury, bringing increased pressure on theinfrastructure of our rural parish. This will continue with the demand for more housing and theimpact of plans for the expansion of Newbury. We need to be prepared to achieve the best possibleoutcome to the inevitable proposals for change and its consequences; seizing the opportunities forimprovement and objectively opposing the threats to the character and sense of place that we valueas residents.This aim is at the centre of the Parish Council's work. In addition to the support of residents weneed people to become actively involved as councillors. My hope is that the Plan will inspire moreresidents to see the value of making a direct contribution towards its realisation.Alan Johnson,Chairman, East Woodhay Parish Council