A Neighbourhood Forum is a formally recognized group, made up of key representatives from a defined Geographical Area. Under The Localism Act 2011, a neighbourhood forum has the powers to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan and Development Order i.e. But more importantly it is a formal group recognized by the Local Authority, which truly represents the neighbourhood and their varying interests. It is an
opportunity for interested parties to share ideas and work together to make things better. The Poole Quays Forum will eventually be the main point of contact for Developers and Poole Council as plans for the area develop and planning applications are submitted. There is a lot going on in the area. But we could also be involved in other work such as events, place marketing, street management, and neighbourhood watch and community projects. If funding can be found we could commission public realm improvements, provide new open spaces or write a Neighbourhood Plan dictating precisely what buildings and uses we do and don’t want to see in the area.
