From Mendip District Council's website:
Question Time in Mendip
Residents of Mendip will have the opportunity to question leading
local politicians face to face in a special event taking place at
Mendip District Council offices in Shepton Mallet on 14 January from
6pm to 8pm.
Top representatives from Somerset County Council and Mendip District
Council will form a joint panel at a "Question Time" style event,
where people can ask questions about any of the services they provide,
including: adult care, recycling, education, housing, public
transport, planning, leisure, highways, waste collection and disposal,
recreation and community facilities, benefits, and community safety.
Somerset County Council's Executive Board meeting is also taking place
at 2pm on 14 January in the same venue.
Councillor Harvey Siggs, Leader of Mendip District Council, commented:
"It's important that residents across Mendip have the opportunity to
question those who they elected to work within their communities. The
district and county councils provide a wide array of services and it
would be encouraging to see plenty of people taking part in this event
and showing their interest in the work of local authorities in
Somerset.
"There is often confusion about who delivers what services in the
county, but that is not always important to residents. However, what
is important is that they have the chance to question those who they
elected to represent them regardless of the service that's offered or
the council that they belong to."
Councillor Jill Shortland, Leader of Somerset County Council, said:
"This evening event will be a great opportunity for people in Mendip
to ask questions about the issues that concern them. I'm certain there
will be plenty to discuss and this event shows that both councils are
serious about listening to local people and improving all the services
that we deliver."
For information on how to submit a question, or for further details,
go to www.somerset.gov.uk or contact Scott Wooldridge, Community
Governance, Somerset County Council, 01823 356748 or
swooldridge@somerset.gov.uk
http://www.mendip.gov.uk/NewsArticle.asp?id=SX9452-A782A434.
To my knowledge, none of our local councillors have spoken out about the Morlands site recently.
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