Page 5 - Ickford Informer Newsletter Summer Issue June 2021

Our theme for this

term is ‘Summer Fun’

– looking at summer activities,
holidays, festivals and other related
www.visionforickford.co.uk items (e.g. seaside/summer food).
June Update

T SEEMS A LONG TIME AGO THAT WE EMBARKED, OW THE WEATHER HAS IMPROVED WE ARE REALLY
with some trepidation, on the process of creating ENJOYING ‘COSTA DEL ICKFORD’! Some of our children
Ithe 2019 – 2033 Ickford Neighbourhood Plan.
Nhave already had a summer holiday to the seaside and have brought
I don’t think any of the team realised the enormity back ‘treasure’ like shells and fossils, as well as fudge and sticks of rock!
of the task, and the hoops and process that
needed to be jumped through and followed
rigorously for the plan to go forward – and pass –
a detailed independent examination. Passing that
was not the end, and in early May it had to go to
a referendum. So it is with some satisfaction and
a great deal of relief to all of us involved in the
compilation, that Villagers voted wholeheartedly in
support. A resounding 91% voted in its favour.
In technical terms, Buckinghamshire County
Council now has eight weeks from the date of the
referendum to ‘make’ the plan, but until then it still
carries considerable weight.
Once a neighbourhood plan is ‘made’ (adopted)
by the local Planning Authority (Buckinghamshire We have been so busy in sessions easy for them and their families,
Council) it will become part of the Development that we welcomed two new members using role-play, stories and
Plan for the area of Ickford. The Development of staff after Easter: Angela and building skills such as resilience
Plan represents all the planning documents which Sarah (both ‘villagers’) and they soon and independence through our
together set out planning policy for the area. settled into the daily routine with our activities here.
enthusiastic charges.
For Ickford this will include, for example, the Minerals We will also be celebrating
and Waste Local Plan, the latest adopted Aylesbury We have been able to role-play ‘National Smile Month’ with lots of
Vale Local Plan and the Ickford Neighbourhood Plan. trips to the beach and serving in a fun activities around oral health,
The planning policies in the Ickford Neighbourhood fish and chip shop, and we plan to with goodie bags (no sugar!) for
Plan will be used by Buckinghamshire Council and convert this area into an ice cream each child to take home.
the Parish Council in the consideration of planning parlour – although the children
applications within the Ickford parish. have been making ‘sundaes’ in We welcome visits to the Pre-
the sand tray and mud kitchen all School, so you can see what we
Locally derived policies in the plan aim to protect term already. do. If you would like your child
such things as the landscape, open spaces and to join Pre-School, or have a look
dark skies, provide green infrastructure and We have booked our summer trip around, please contact us.
increase biodiversity. They protect heritage assets to Bekonscot for mid-June and
including those of importance to the village, if not are really looking forward to taking Check if you qualify for 30 hours
of wider importance, and guide development in the children out for the day – they funding on the following website:
and close to the conservation area. never fail to make us proud of them www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
with exemplary behaviour and such We are also able to accept two-
The plan aims to ensure any development doesn’t
make flooding issues worse and aims to keep enthusiasm for new experiences. year-old funded children.
development within the village boundary. New
housing should be well designed and meet the mix Another big theme for this term is Please do contact us if you would like
of house types needed in the area. All development ‘School Transitioning’ and we are to know more. Don’t forget we are
should provide enough parking and not add to traffic working with those who will leave open from 7.45am for Breakfast Club
problems. Existing employment uses will be allowed us in the summer on making this and 3.15pm-6pm for After School
Club too (ages 2-11 years). v
to expand while community uses will be protected. move exciting, stress-free and
Copies of the report are still available to borrow, or Helen Harris (PGCE Primary) Manager
can be viewed on either the Parish Council website T : 01844 338785
or at www.visionforickford.co.uk v E : ickfordpreschool.manager@gmail.com
Thanks for your support, W : www.ickfordpreschool.com
Martin Armitstead https://www.facebook.com/Ickford-Pre-School-After-School-Club- 426184507584837

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