Cheshire East residents are being encouraged to “have their say” on the big issues in their communities.
Their valued views will be included in one of the most influential planning documents in the area, the Community Strategy, which shapes the future for the next fifteen years.
To help members of the public contribute to this consultation, which is being carried out by Cheshire East Council, and its partner agencies, a consultation is taking place on Tuesday February 23rd for Knutsford and Wilmslow.
Members of the public can also contribute to the discussion paper and submit their views online. A discussion document with 12 questions for the Community Strategy, Local Development Framework and Local Transport Plan can be viewed on the Cheshire East website.
If you prefer not to consider all the questions in this document you can choose to just answer The 3 Big Questions:
Cheshire East 2010 - what are the defining characteristics of Cheshire East? What are our biggest strengths and opportunities? What do you feel we most need to improve?
Cheshire East 2025 – Where do we want to be in 15 years time? What is your vision for the place and for the people of Cheshire East? What should Cheshire East be like in 2025 for...
- A child born in Cheshire East this year?
- A Cheshire East resident entering retirement this year?
- A young person leaving Cheshire East this year to go to University
- A working family with teenagers at school this year?
Cheshire East next steps – what are the “must-do” actions you want to see happen in the next 2-3 years to ensure we achieve our vision?
Councillor David Brown, cabinet member for performance and capacity, said: "We want views about hospitals, schools, transport, libraries, planning and any other services in the public domain that affect people’s lives on a regular basis.
"The aim of this consultation with the people of Cheshire East is to ensure that we are planning ahead in ways which meet the needs of the people living here right now.
"We hope the views will give us a valuable insight in to how life is now for people and how we can, together, shape our communities for a better future".
For those members of the public who are interested in attending this event organised by Cheshire East Council, where you can meet council officers and have your say, all you need to do is book a place by calling 01270 685808 or emailing.
The event starts at 6pm, with tea and coffee available from 5.45pm, at the Cranford Suite, Knutsford Civic Centre.
Should you wish to consider the questions in the discussion document please send your responses to the Partnerships Team (address on their website) or hand it in to a local library, by Friday 19th March.
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