Leighton Linslade Neighbourhood Plan

LL15: Infrastructure Investment Priorities

Policy Intent:

To maintain Leighton Linslade as a sustainable community there is a need to provide the necessary infrastructure to support the local population and those who visit or work in the area.

Infrastructure can take many forms but a number of the policies being considered for inclusion in the Neighbourhood Plan reference social and community infrastructure improvements for the area, reflecting the responses to early engagement.

This suggested policy brings into sharp focus the top three infrastructure improvements required for the town, to specifically support their development and direct developer contributions towards their implementation to facilitate their delivery.

CBC are currently collecting developer contributions for:

  1. New and improved facilities at Leighton Buzzard Hockey Club, including improvements to the artificial pitch and provision of a new pavilion at Vandyke Upper School.
  2. New and improved play facilities at Meadow Way Play area.
  3. The new Leisure Centre in Leighton Buzzard as well as improvements to existing facilities at Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre.
  4. Early years provision.
  5. Improvements and refurbishment to Meadow Way Community Centre.

NHS Bedfordshire Luton and MK ICB are collecting for:

  • The enhancement/expansion/relocation of the existing Leighton Buzzard premises and/or contribute proportionately to the provision of new integrated healthcare facilities in Leighton Buzzard, supporting the delivery of the NHS long term plan.

Where else should be prioritised for infrastructure investment? This policy will evolve as the draft LLNP develops as more detail is known in relation to locations where social infrastructure improvements have been suggested by the community or included within development briefs.

So far, the following have been suggested:

  1. A multi-purpose space that can host large-scale meetings and events
  2. An exhibition space to display Leighton Buzzard’s history
  3. A space for creative and cultural activities

Your views

Please give us your views on this policy area.

Are the three infrastructure priorities suggested appropriate? Should there be something else be considered for inclusion in this policy?

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