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RESIDENTS are being given the chance to help shape Charnwood Borough Council’s priorities for the future at a series of Talk Back sessions.

The Authority is in the process of revising its Corporate Plan, which directs the Council’s agenda for the next three years.

And everyone in the Borough will have an opportunity to put forward their views on what should be the focus of the document at the Your Charnwood, Your Borough, Your Say sessions.

The Talk Back events all relate to a key service area and there will be opportunities to raise queries and comments.

Cllr Max Hunt, the leader of Charnwood Borough Council, said: “When we visit residents in Parish and Community Halls, talk to friends and neighbours, it’s clear that everyone would like a say in the services that we provide and the priorities we set.

“So, as we begin to sharpen and revise our three-year plan, it’s an ideal chance to make sure that the Council’s priorities fit what people want.

“These sessions are a great opportunity to tell us where your priorities lie. We are also open for comments on the web – www.charnwood.gov.uk – or directly with your local councillor who will be glad to reflect your views. We want to hear from everyone –whether it be comments, compliments or complaints.

“We can’t guarantee to take up every view – some will conflict with others – but everyone’s views will be listened to and put to the Council.”

All the events, which follow a different theme, start at 6.30pm and will be held at:

Community Safety – Thursday, September 28 at Sileby Community Centre

Waste/Refuse/Recycling – Monday, October 2 at the Glenmore Centre, Shepshed

Excellent Council – Tuesday, October 3 at Burton on the Wolds Village Hall

Environmental Health – Wednesday, October 4 at Birstall Village Hall

Customer Services – Thursday, October 5 at John Storer House, Loughborough

Development and Regeneration – Tuesday, October 10 at Mountsorrel Methodist Church

Leisure – Wednesday, October 11 at the Elizabeth Sports Hall, Thurmaston

Housing – Monday, October 16 at Woodbrook Vale High School, Loughborough

Partnerships – Thursday, October 19 at Anstey Village Hall.

The sessions will be attended by politicians and senior officers from the Council and questions and comments can be submitted up to 24 hours before each event.

They can be emailed to communications@charnwood.gov.uk, posted to Charnwood Borough Council, Communications and Consultation, Southfield Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TR or phoned in by calling (01509) 634989.

A questionnaire, with the chance to win a £40 Marks and Spencer gift voucher, can also be filled in online at http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/democracy/corporateplanningconsultation.html

Alternatively, a copy can be sent in the post by calling (01509) 634989.