Let's Talk - Shifnal and Sheriffhales

Press release - 20 August 2007

Shifnal and Sheriffhales residents get chance to have their say

Residents of Shifnal and Sheriffhales 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 Tuesday 4 September at Shifnal Village Hall, 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, Shifnal Town Council and local 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 the recent floods, housing, traffic, social care, environmental and leisure 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.

Stuart West, Shropshire County Councillor for Shifnal, said: “The annual Let’s Talk meetings offer 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.

“More than 70 people attended the 2006 Shifnal and Sheriffhales 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 year, as we are especially keen to hear about the issues that matter to them.”

The meeting will begin with a brief report on what has been done over the past 12 months in response to issues raised last year. And 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 during September and October. Entry to each meeting is free and refreshments will be provided.

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For further information, call Shropshire County Councillor Stuart West on (01952) 461153.
For media contact, call Gareth Proffitt, Communications Officer, on (01743) 252828.