The Brickhill Neighbourhood Plan was approved by residents on Thursday, 5th February. 1,017 voters took part in the referendum, with 917 votes for ‘Yes’, 99 votes for ‘No’, plus one spoiled ballot paper. The turnout was 14%.

Councillor Mark Fitzpatrick, Chair of Brickhill Parish Council, said: “Thank you to everyone who voted, especially for those who voted in person on such a cold, damp day. I am really pleased that the Neighbourhood Plan has been approved by residents, as it will increase the protection of more green areas within Brickhill”.

The next and final step in this long-drawn out process is for the Borough Council’s Executive to decide to make (adopt) the plan. This should be, as we understand it, a formality. After that, the Neighbourhood Plan takes effect and would be used when considering any planning decisions within Brickhill in the future.