Have you signed up for the Church Fenton referendum?

The first polling cards have been posted to residents of Church Fenton for the forthcoming Neighbourhood Development Plan referendum.

The Plan has been created by Church Fenton Parish Council and some village residents with support from a specialist planning consultant and Selby District Council

It will influence future development in the village. 

The question which will be asked is: Do you want Selby District Council to use the Neighbourhood Development Plan for Church Fenton to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area? 

The referendum will be held on Tuesday 3 August and anyone who lives in the parish of Church Fenton can vote on it. 

If you wish to vote in the referendum but are not currently on the Electoral Register your application must be received by Friday 16th July 2021. 

You can register via the government secure site www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or contact us on 01757 705101 or at electoralregistration.gov.uk if you require paper copies.

If you will be unable to vote in person on Tuesday 3rd August 2021 you can apply for a postal vote or appoint someone to vote on your behalf. 

Selby District Council says: “We must receive Postal vote applications by 5pm 19th July 2021 and  Proxy vote applications by 5pm 26th July 2021”

For more information see this Selby DC link