One of the last things I did during my tenure as cabinet member for environment and transport was to ask officers to facilitate the creation of a consultative forum for our communities.
I am proud to say that everyday members of our local area have stepped up, without political motivation, to lead a forum for the discussion of major planning issues which affect our homes, workplaces and local area.
It has been really pleasing that politicians from all parties have come forward to help the community; whether with communications advice, website design or drafting the constitution of the new forum. We all have skills, even outside of politics!
The inaugural meeting is due to take place this Thursday 24th October, from 19.00 hours at The Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, Millbrook Road West SO15 0JZ.
If you want to get involved and get some things off your chest in terms of planning in our community, please do come along to the meeting. This isn't about politicians in our community, its about the politics of our community.
For further information, please see www.wdcf.org or @SotonWDCF for further details.
