Public Participation
The Council welcomes contributions from members of the public.
If you would like to make a statement at this meeting on any item on this agenda, please register to do so at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting. Up to 3 speakers are permitted to speak for up to 3 minutes each on any agenda item. The Chairman will, however, exercise his discretion in order to ensure that members of the public have the opportunity to contribute.
Members of the public wishing to ask a question should give written notice (including details of any question) to the officer named above by 12:00 noon on Friday 29 October 2010.
Minutes:
Eric Mitchell, Chairman of Mere Parish Council, attended the meeting to express his concern over the proposed changes in parking charges and the impact this could have on the local community of Mere. This included the potential impact on trade within the Parish.
Cllr George Jeans, Wiltshire Councillor for the Mere Division, was also in attendance to express his concern over the proposed changes and provided clarification that residents of Mere had sent approximately half the consultation responses which voiced their concerns including the potential impact on trade with small communities.