Mary Fellowes our mayor and Kirsty Williams A.M.
No blood spilled!
Thank you to all those who attended the meeting last night in the Parish Hall. The rain didn't put off too many people and whilst we would have welcomed more in the audience, we were constrained to put out more seats during the evening for late arrivals.
Cllr. Gareth Ratcliffe introduced the evening and Nicholas Hankinson, representing C.R.A.P. presented the campaign's proposals to a rapt audience. Kirsty Williams A.M. was a very welcome and cogent contributor and did much to explain various points of law and legislation that may well have a bearing on plans. She expressed her encouragement for the campaign.
Cllr Gareth Ratcliffe gave a fascinating report on answers received in the 56 questionnaires received back from the 150 distributed thus far. A further ten were handed in by members of the audience during the evening, but were not included in Gareth's statistical report. More questionnaires were distributed and the audience encouraged to put their ideas and suggestions on paper for inclusion in the final proposal.
It was made clear that CRAP's proposals are only suggestions and the purpose of the campaign is to stimulate reaction in the hope that finally, a consensus of opinion can be achieved. The final proposal, which it is intended to present to Powys Council on September 12th. as a suggestion for future policy, can only represent the opinions of the majority of those who communicate their ideas and reactions to the campaign. If you don't tell us what you think, your ideas won't be included!
No plan is perfect, and the meeting was at times the scene of quite heated discussion, however no tempers were lost and no blood spilled! Whatever plan is finally adopted for submission, some will be unhappy, although CRAP's process of consulation should ensure that most will at least be relatively satisfied. We certainly hope so!
Various questions were put to the audience to ascertain a general reaction to parts of the proposal and the answers will be reflected in the final report.
CRAP has requested all questionnaires and any other comments are submitted, by email to CRAP-powys@mail.com, or left in the Library or Post Office by Thursday 1st September LATEST if they are to be included in the campaign's proposals.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE DETAILS OF THE MEETING AND TOPICS DISCUSSED
Meanwhile, again thank you to all who attended the meeting, particularly our mayor, Mary Fellowes, who selflessly minuted the meeting and Kirsty Williams A.M. who's contributions were informative, sensible and well received.
In passing, Roger Williams M.P., our Member of Parliament, sent his apologies as he was unable to be at the meeting, but has promised his support for our campaign in the future.
Thank you Mr Williams, we shall hold you to that!
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