Issue - meetings

To consider the outcome of the two public meetings to be held on 15^th and 16^th September.

It was reported that the first public consultation meeting, held in the evening on Thursday, 15^th September, had been poorly attended, with only two people present. The second meeting, held in the afternoon on Friday, 16^th September had attracted 16 people and a wide range of questions had been asked. A record of both meetings would be included in the feedback on the Stage 1 consultation.

Members considered whether additional public meetings should be held or whether an alternative approach was needed.

Dawn Clark informed Members that a series of community events in Crewe would take place between 24^th October and 6^th November and could be used as a means of raising awareness and seeking further feedback on the community governance review.

Members asked if a road show could also be arranged in Crewe Town Centre on a Friday and Saturday. The Officers confirmed that a static road show could be arranged, manned by Officers trained in public engagement.

RESOLVED

That no further public consultation meetings be held but the alternative proposal of using the planned community events in Crewe as a means of publicising the community governance review, and the holding of a road show in Crewe Town Centre on a Friday and Saturday, be pursued.