The Penrith Strategic Masterplan A Vision to 2050
Safeguarding The Beacon Safeguarding The Beacon is a top priority. We believe the best way to protect its future is through this plan. It contains forward thinking proposals that will increase the space available to the public for walking and cycling. This would also give improved access to the tower and provide an attraction where people can enjoy spectacular views across Eden and into the Lake District. If we do not plan for The Beacon’s future, there is a risk that developers will try to exploit this asset in an unplanned and insensitive manner whilst smaller scale projects may easily chip away at its edges. We welcome your opinions and suggestions to help us to protect The Beacon for future generations.
How to get involved As Eden District Council continues to develop this plan, we want your views and suggestions on our proposals. The ideas in this Masterplan will only happen with public support so it’s vital we have your input. You can join the discussion in a number of ways: • By coming along to the Beacon Villages pop up shop in Penrith Town Centre located at 3 Middlegate, Penrith CA11 7PG (formerly the Flying Bacon) to learn more and have your say about the future of Eden. The pop up shop is an opportunity to discuss the proposals with Council officers and put your views forward.
The pop up shop is open as follows in September 2018: Monday 10 from 10am - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm Wednesday 12 from 10am - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm Thursday 13 from 10am- 3pm Saturday 15 from 10am - 2pm Tuesday 18 from 10am - 4pm Thursday 20 from 10am - 4pm Monday 24 from 10am - 4pm Wednesday 26 from 10am - 4pm Friday 28 from 10am - 4pm • As the Strategic Masterplan will impact on all areas of Eden, we are also arranging events across the District. Details of these will appear in the local press and on the Beacon Villages website and social media accounts throughout the engagement period which ends on Friday 2 November 2018. • The Beacon Villages website has links to the background research and technical documents that have informed the Penrith Strategic Masterplan. These will be available at our consultation events, from Eden District Council offices and local libraries. • Please send us your views by completing the questionnaire at www.beaconvillages.co.uk before Friday 2 November 2018. Alternatively, get in touch in one of the following ways: Email: penrithmasterplan@eden.gov.uk Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Penrith2050 Follow the hashtag #Penrith2050 on Twitter www.beaconvillages.co.uk 18 • EdenLocal The magazine that relies on doors for circulation not sales