Tuesday 10 April 2012

May Elections, Candidates views on planning issues sought



I have received communications from a few individuals recently, who, given their experiences of the democratic process – in part with respect to matters related to planning - have decided to put themselves forward as candidates for election to the Highland Council.   Sadly their experiences of the planning system, as for many of us who support the aims of APT, seem not to have been positive.

How important is it, in your view, that councillors should take an active part in planning for their area?

I would be very interested to learn:

 How important you think it is for Elected Members to the  Council to encourage and support, influential, open and transparent public involvement within the planning system?

Are you (or do you know someone who is) standing as a candidate in the forthcoming local elections.   According to the campaign literature, will you / they be making planning issues  important features of a pre-election campaign?

I I would like to feature candidates views on local democracy and planning on this blog between now and the elections in May so feel free to send details and put up comments.














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