At the Parish Council meeting last evening we had a packed public gallery in response to the Strategic Vision agenda item. I was particularly pleased to see so many people at the meeting as month after month we are only joined by as many as 4 members of the public.

Despite the attendance of such a relatively high number of people, we only heard the views from a couple. It was for this reason that I asked the Chairman to keep the item on the agenda for next month. I hope that those people who did not feel comfortable speaking last night will now take the opportunity to put pen to paper.

Last month Cllr Russell asked for fellow councillors to respond to the documents that he circulated. I have to be honest that I was a little disappointed that I and Cllr Roberts were the only ones who did so. Such an important issue should invoke serious debate and we unfortunately did not have much of that last night. I am sure however that we will all take stock and have plenty to say on the matter next month.