Public to have their say at open planning meetings by end of year
Monday 20th June 2011, 2:29PM BST.
ISLANDERS should be able to speak at open planning meetings before the end of the year.
The events were first opened up to the public in March but so far individuals have been able to observe but not make representations to the Environment Board members.
The department had said previously that it planned to introduce public participation within a year of the start of the meetings.
But, speaking on the BBC Guernsey Sunday phone-in yesterday, director of planning Jim Rowles (pictured) said people could be taking a more active part in the proceedings from November.
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A step in the right direction towards more open and inclusive government. Good stuff.
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Its true it is a step in the right direction unfortunately the Environment Department will have already made its mind up before the open meetings and nothing short of a riot will change that. Its just another pr stunt to make you think they are listening to you. Just take a look at all the recent cases that have caused public outcry. The environment still went ahead with its decisions and stuff what the public want or what’s good for the Island.
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@Firestorm
You, me and everyone else have been given a chance to join in, so why not take a chance and go.
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Stiletto
I agree that this announcement amounts to some progress but Firestorm is right in a sense
It will be no good turning up at an eleventh hour public meeting to air your protest.You will merely be told that your objection has come too late
If you have a genuine objection put it in writing several weeks ahead of D-Day so that it can be taken into account in good time
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