Structural engineers from Milton Keynes Council have been carrying out daily inspections and new cracks had appeared in the bridge. As a ‘precautionary measure’ it was decided to close off more areas of the market and extend the safety zone into thecentre:mk.  The Midsummer Arcade next to the open market is fenced off. Shoppers are being diverted through TK Maxx and BHS or alternatively out through the open market. A further assessment is taking place this weekend in preparation for supporting props to be put in place. It is anticipated that this initial work should be complete within the next two weeks and normal access will resume to the affected shopping areas. However, Secklow Gate from the junction with Silbury Boulevard to Midsummer Boulevard is to stay closed to traffic. A full structural assessment will take place over the coming weeks and Secklow Gate is not expected to open to traffic for some months.

The next meeting of MKP Planning Sub-Committee is on Monday, 22^nd February 2010 at 5.30pm in The Guildhall, City Church, Central Milton Keynes.  Agenda and associated papers are available from Milton Keynes Partnership

 

A plan for the future development of Milton Keynes – the Core Strategy – has been published, for a six week period for comment.  This will run from Wednesday, 17^th February to Wednesday, 31^st March 2010, and is the last opportunity for members of the public and stakeholders to have their say. By 2026, more than 40,000 dwellings are planned for Milton Keynes.  The Core Strategy details where and how they will be provided together with new jobs, shops, community, leisure and other facilities.  As a result the population of the Borough is expected to increase from about 240,000 people today to around 300,000 people in 2026 - a 25% increase. For further information on the Core Strategy and how to comment Milton Keynes Council - Consultation Finder

The council are consulting on the Cohesion Plan which considers the development and delivery of local services which promote cohesion in Milton Keynes.  The Cohesion Plan is based on the MK Community Cohesion Strategy which was adopted in 2008. Consultation runs from 16^th February to 30^th March 2010.  For further information Milton Keynes Council - Consultation Finder

 

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