Residents encouraged to 'Ask the Leader' at event in Marlborough

Wiltshire Council is continuing to host its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions to find out more about the work of the council, with the Leader of the Council having visited 13 of Wiltshire's 18 community areas so far.

The next event takes place at Marlborough Town Hall on Tuesday 17 September from 6pm to 7.30pm.

People are encouraged to ask any questions about the council, its objectives and priorities, and the challenges ahead. The events are an opportunity to put questions directly to the Leader of the Council, Cllr Richard Clewer, and hear his thoughts and plans for the future.

Previous events have taken place in Chippenham, Devizes, Westbury, Trowbridge, Salisbury, Southern Wiltshire, Calne, Melksham, Warminster, South West Wiltshire, Malmesbury, Corsham and Bradford on Avon.

Cllr Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council, said: Thank you to everyone who came along to the last session in Bradford on Avon in May. We discussed ideas and areas of concern locally as well as issues relating to the whole county and how these could be resolved. It was a really useful session and I am now taking forward the solutions we discussed.

I hope everyone has had a lovely summer break. Ask the Leader events start back with the next event taking place in Marlborough on 17 September and I would encourage residents to come along and ask me any questions and find out more about the work we are doing.

I have visited 13 of Wiltshire's 18 community areas so far, and although there are some common themes that we are prioritising, these events have been a great opportunity to tackle issues that are unique to each community area and ensure our priorities reflect those of local communities.

If people can't make the event but would still like to ask a question, they can submit it in advance to communications@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).