Wiltshire Council Plan – see what they are proposing for the next ten years and have your say – at The Library

Wiltshire Council do have their own plan for the future, but do they listen? Marlborough residents have an opportunity to see if they do when they will be holding an ‘engagement session’ at the Library on Thursday 28 August between 2 and 4pm.

This will be to see and discuss the draft Council Plan for 2025-2035. Described as setting ‘a bold, community-focused vision for the next decade’. The Council is keen to hear from as many people as possible and is encouraging everyone to come along, ask questions, and provide feedback in person. Members of the council’s Cabinet and council officers will be on hand to answer questions and join in the discussion about the Council Plan.

What will this mean for Marlborough? Go along to the Library and find out. One issue may well be the long-discussed Barton Dene development – a residential / commercial project, part of which will be access, not just for those living or working there when complete, but during the construction phase.

The Draft Plan can be viewed here. A survey of your views can be accessed here.

Politically the plan was drawn up under the previous Conservative administration. Wiltshire is now borderline LibDem, so how much input has been possible since the May election – we don’t know. But now it’s a LibDem plan. Cllr Ian Thorn, Leader of Wiltshire Council, said: “We’re holding these events at venues around the county because we want to hear directly from the people we serve…… “Whether you agree with our direction or think we should do things differently, your voice matters….. “If you’re a resident, business owner, community group member, or simply care about Wiltshire’s future, this is your opportunity to get involved. Your feedback will help shape the decisions that affect our county, and I’m looking forward to having meaningful conversations with people from all corners of Wiltshire”

All feedback ‘will be considered’ and the final version of the plan will be presented to the Full Council for adoption in October.