Bridgnorth residents get chance to have their say

Press release - 24 September 2007

Bridgnorth residents get chance to have their say

Residents of Bridgnorth and the surrounding rural areas can once again have their say about issues important to them, at the annual “Let’s Talk” meeting being run by their local councils on Wednesday 3 October at Oldbury Wells School, starting at 7.00pm.

People of all ages and backgrounds are invited to the meeting, at which local councillors from Shropshire County Council, Bridgnorth District Council and the local town and parish councils will listen to comments and concerns raised by local people, and answer their questions.

People will be able to raise any issue, and it is expected that discussions may cover subjects including speed limits, parking, the unitary council, and environmental issues.

Comments can be made during a question and answer session, as well as in workshop groups, and the issues raised at the meeting will then help to shape planning at each of the councils.

John Hurst-Knight, Shropshire County Councillor for Bridgnorth West division, said: “The annual Let’s Talk meeting offers local people a unique opportunity to meet councillors from all of their local councils, and all at the same time. And it provides councillors with a great opportunity to find out about the issues of interest and concern to local people.”

Andy Haden-Disley, Bridgnorth District Councillor for Bridgnorth Castle ward, added: “Almost 40 people attended the 2006 Let’s Talk meeting, and we hope to attract an even greater number this year. We particularly hope that more young people will attend this time, as we are especially keen to hear about the issues that matter to them.”

Margaret Winckler, Parish Councillor for Worfield and Rudge, said: “We are delighted to once again work with our partners at county, town and parish level to give the people of Bridgnorth and surrounding area another opportunity to talk to their elected representatives about what matters to them.”

The meeting will begin with a brief report on what has been done over the past twelve months in response to issues raised last year. Everyone attending will be given feedback afterwards, telling them what the councils have done as a result of the meeting.

This is one of a series of 27 “Let’s Talk” meetings being held across Shropshire before the end of October. Entry to each meeting is free and refreshments will be provided.

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For further information, call Shropshire County Councillor John Hurst-Knight on (01746) 765563; Bridgnorth District Councillor Andy Haden-Disley on (01746) 768080; and Parish Councillor Margaret Winckler on (01746) 716683.
For media contact, call Nina Dunmore, Locality Officer, on (01743) 252718.