Results of the Atmos Totnes referendum
The results of votes cast in the referendum on 23 November, on whether or not the Community Right to Build Order for Atmos Totnes should be given planning permission are as follows…
Council publishes information for Atmos referendum voters
South Hams District Council have published formal information relating to the Community Right to Build Order local referendum for Atmos Totnes which will take place on the 23 November 2016. This is important information for voters and supporting documentation relating to the Community Right to Build Order. Totnes Community Development Society encourages local people to visit the South Hams District Council website to help them in registering and making an informed vote.
Draft referendum date for Atmos Totnes announced
It is expected that the referendum for Atmos Totnes will be held on Wednesday 23 November 2016. The local authority (South Hams District Council) needs to be satisfied that all of the necessary arrangements for the referendum have been made before the date can be confirmed.
Totnes Community Development Society is committed to supporting those entitled to vote to understand the process and plans that have been developed by this community for Atmos Totnes over the last 2 years.
The Community Right to Build Order process moves forward
Having reviewed the representation made by members of the community and statutory organisations to Regulation 16 Consultation draft Order, South Hams District Council have confirmed that they consider that the Community Right to Build Order meets the Basic Conditions; that the Order is compliant and in accordance with planning regulations both locally and nationally amongst other requirements.
TCDS shortlisted for social investment prize
Totnes Community Development Society (TCDS), has been shortlisted for a Social Investment Award run by the Cabinet Office in partnership with Nat West. TCDS are jointly shortlisted with UK social investor CAF Venturesome that has invested finance in the pre-development process taking place at the community-led development facilitated by TCDS, Atmos Totnes.
Together TCDS and CAF Venturesome are shortlisted for the Institutional social investment award, which will award and show-case the Institutional investment deal or product that has created demonstrable social impact at scale.