THE Westbury Area Board is inviting local people to attend a meeting at The Laverton next month to hear more information about highway and transport matters affecting the local area.
The event, which is taking place on Thursday 30th November from 7pm (networking from 6.30pm) will feature a brief presentation on highways issues to provide some context on the work and strategic direction of Wiltshire Council in this important area, but the majority of the session will be dedicated to answering questions from people sent in by email in advance and/or in attendance.
The council is holding similar events in area boards throughout the county and ones already held in Calne and Marlborough covered a range of topics including road safety, air quality, speeding and congestion.
Cllr Ashley O’Neill, cabinet member for area boards, said, “Following a couple of interactive and successful events in Calne and Marlborough, we’re holding these panel-style discussions via our 18 area boards across the county to encourage residents to come and find out more information about highway and transport matters that are affecting them in their local areas.
“They will be able to hear first-hand from officers and councillors about how our highway assets are managed and to gain an understanding of the way highway services are delivered, while also having an opportunity to ask questions.
“I would encourage all residents and local organisations to engage with the local Area Board to help bring about positive change in their communities.”
Cllr Caroline Thomas, cabinet member for highways, said: “People are rightly passionate about all things highways so these events will provide a good opportunity to find out more about our work as a council in your local area and for us to answer any questions.
“I’m planning to attend the majority of events and am looking forward to the chance to have some productive face to face conversations as well as the opportunity to talk in detail about a topic that affects all our daily lives. I am delighted we will also be joined by representatives of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner to talk about the work we are doing in partnership to improve our road safety across our network. We look forward to seeing people there.”
Area boards work to bring local decision making into the heart of the community. There are 18 area boards across Wiltshire, with each one holding delegated powers and devolved budgets to facilitate community action at a local level. They work alongside other organisations on local priorities in the community to leverage their impact. These groups can include town and parish councils, voluntary and community groups, youth organisations, sports clubs and local charities.
To find a full list of the Highway Matters events, and more information about the council’s Area Boards, please go to: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/area-boards.
