Category Archives: Village Plan

The Village Plan – online and print copies

Morcott Parish Council would like to remind everyone, especially those who have moved to the village in the last year or so, that we have a Village Plan. It was completed in May 2013 and represents villagers’ views on the … Continue reading

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MPC notice regarding New Call for Development Sites in Rutland

Following recent government instruction, there is to be another local Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) involving a further call for sites for development. This will occur in early 2015 and will be followed by two public consultation stages before … Continue reading

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Morcott Conservation Area Appraisal: Parish Council Response

Morcott Parish Council has agreed its response to Rutland County Council’s appraisal of the village’s Conservation Area. It is reproduced in full below, with Appendix 1 and 2 attached as pdfs, along with photographs that correspond to specific points in … Continue reading

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Update on Morcott’s Conservation Area Appraisal

Around 40 villagers attended the consultation meeting on the above called by Rutland County Council. Many points of clarification were raised together with further issues and new suggestions. Individual responses are invited as well as the official response from Morcott … Continue reading

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Morcott Conservation Area Appraisal

Rutland County Council is seeking views from Villagers on a Conservation Area Appraisal for Morcott.  It is intended to define those elements that contribute to Morcott’s special character and appearance and which justify its designation as a conservation area. This … Continue reading

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Calling all Morcott Gardeners

Gardening is a passion for many in Morcott, as identified during the Village Plan consultations, and during July’s very successful Secret Open Gardens. A new Morcott Gardening Group gets off the ground on Saturday 26 October from 10am to 12 … Continue reading

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Village Plan published

The Village Plan was launched on 11 May at the Village Hall.  Parish Council Chairman Mr Pat Martin thanked the sub-committee members for their hard work and commitment. The Village Plan runs to 40 pages and has been professionally produced … Continue reading

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Reminder: Village Plan launch Saturday 3pm

Morcott Village Plan launches this Saturday at 3pm (till 4.30pm) in the Village Hall. The Parish Council invites everyone to this event, to mark the completion of Morcott’s first Village Plan.

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Morcott Village Plan Launch

Morcott Village Plan will be launched on Saturday 11 May at 3pm (till 4.30pm) in the Village Hall. The Parish Council invites everyone to this event, to mark the completion of Morcott’s first Village Plan.  The published version is in … Continue reading

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Request for photos for Morcott Village Plan

Message from Maureen Allan: Firstly, our thanks to all who have made comments and suggestions on the draft Village Plan in the consultation period. The version which will go to the Parish Council on Feb 27th has been amended to … Continue reading

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