THE face of the Wolds' landscape could change dramatically in the future with an expansion in new homes on the cards.
But first, residents in the Wolds and right across central Lincolnshire are encouraged to have their say on where they think new homes, jobs and community facilities should go over the next 20 years.
By highlighting areas they think are ripe to satisfy housing or employment need, and specifying sites for both protection and planning consideration, householders will make meaningful contributions to the way land is allocated for future use.
It is recognised that if the places where we live, work and shop are to continue meeting our needs and the needs of future generations, they need to grow and be well served by a network of roads, transport options, services, healthcare and other infrastructure.
To ensure this growth happens in the right place, at the right pace and to the right level, West Lindsey District Council and Lincolnshire County Council are collaborating on a joint approach to direct the forward planning of the area through to 2031.
An essential part of that is the allocation of land and a call has gone out to all residents across West Lindsey to consider what they think is needed in the way of homes, jobs, schools, shops, roads and other infrastructure; specify how much potential for growth they think their local area has; and identify any areas within their neighbourhood where they think it could be accommodated to best serve the wider community.
The window for public input in identifying local community need is from now, through to September16.
During this time, a simple questionnaire – where you can win £100 in High Street shopping vouchers – can be picked up at all West Lindsey offices in the area, including parish, town, district, city and county councils, every library, including mobile units, and downloaded at www.central- lincs.org.uk
Both Jossals Tourist Information Centre in Market Rasen and Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre Library have the questionnaires. A series of public events have also been arranged across the central Lincolnshire area to broaden awareness of the process. Maps of every area are available at local parish town and district council offices and information will also be available at council stands at the Lincolnshire Show on June 19 and 20.