Cheshire West and Chester Council to listen to peoples' views on climate change

By Sarah Griffiths on Apr 24, 09 01:20 PM in News
PEOPLE in Cheshire West and Chester will be able to have their say on climate change.

The assurance has come from the top environment politician at the new Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cllr Neil Ritchie (Con, Broxton). Public speaker Daniel Whitton told a meeting of the full council: "Most of the people in Cheshire West and Chester do not believe that global warming and climate change are man made problems. Will the council provide a platform for the people in the area to present their case?"

"The council will enable individuals and groups to take part in its discussions", said Cllr Ritchie. He pointed out that public speaking time is available at meetings of the council and at other public meetings and the authority will also have local area working arrangements.

"We will have to consider many issues which will involve many groups and climate change is just one example." Cllr Ritchie said he was 'sure' officers and councillors will take the opportunity to listen to individuals and groups "who have a similar interest, albeit perhaps from a different viewpoint".

"It is not a case of providing a platform for such views, more a case of being prepared to listen," he explained.