"The countryside is changing fast everywhere for all kinds of reasons. Lazonby has changed a great deal even in the last ten years and change will continue. We cannot prevent change, but we can manage it, if we decide what we want and use all the influence we can, to make lazonby the kind of place we should like it to be in future years."

Although the idea of of producing a plan was first suggested in 2002, search for funding and work did not begin until 2003, when the steering committee had been formed.

After much hard work, a questionnaire was produced for the whole of the parish to give its opinion about how the village and surroundings could be improved. The results were collated and many social events were held to publicise  its contents to parishioners.

A photographic competition was held highlighting many of the positive aspects of our environment, and a village walk stressed the village's importance in history and unique appearance.

The launch of the plan took place in 2005, honoured by the presence of Right HON. David McClean MP, with many of the parishioners enjoying the occasion.

A working part of the plan is the action plan highlighting areas of concern where development needs to take place.

A sub committee bravely took this on, and work is still ongoing, ably supported by many actions of the parish Council.

Action has been taken on a Village Design Statement, Youth work, Village Notice Boards, Traffic concerns, Footpaths and other local initiatives.

The establishment of the web-site was a major aim of the plan, to improve communication both within the parish and from outside, so this has been a very positive step.

For more information, please contact Shiela Fletcher, Co-ordinator for the plan at 898 804