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About MMPA
MMPA was founded in June 2013 by Maresa Molloy, a former Head of Policy & External Affairs at Liverpool Chamber of Commerce. In 2011 the Chambers of Commerce lobbied Government to consider business involvement in neighbourhood planning – a concept that was emerging from the Localism Bill. As well as nominating one of the 8 Business Neighbourhood frontrunners, Maresa continued to work closely with her nominated frontrunner, Liverpool Innovation Park.
What We Do
MMPA can provide independent and objective advice to new and emerging neighbourhood areas. We have particular expertise in dealing with Local Council planning teams, Local Councillors and MPs and government departments including DCLG. We have extensive expertise in working with business communities. We can support you through all 5 key stages of producing a neighbourhood plan through a combination of the following services:
Liverpool Innovation Park
Our Services
First Steps
Understanding Neighbourhood Planning
Stakeholder identification and engagement
Learning from the experience of others
Advice on grants and funding including bid-writing
Getting established
Project planning and management
Making the case for the Neighbourhood Area
Developing a Neighbourhood Forum
Communicating with the neighbours
Communication strategy (Business and Residents)
Website development
Policy review
Gathering the evidence base
Preparing a Neighbourhood Plan
Writing the plan
Preparing for External examination
Getting a result at referendum
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Latest News
First Neighbourhood Planning Conference in London
Hosted by the West Ealing Centre Neighbourhood Forum (WECNF) and a range of sponsors including Ealing Council, DCLG, Locality, and Affinity Sutton, th
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£7.5 million funding boost will help councils support neighbourhood plans around the country.
With over 500 areas already developing neighbourhood plans, communities across the country are to benefit from a £7.5 million funding boost to follow
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