19 January 2010
Dear Colleague
“Have Your Say” - an event for Surrey residents 25 March
At the SSP Leadership Group meeting on 9th December I raised the issue of a ‘have your say’ public event. Plans are now progressing and I am writing to seek your continued support to help kick-off this important debate organised by the Surrey Strategic Partnership.
The challenges we face in Surrey over the next few years are so far-reaching that it is vital we understand our residents’ thinking on a whole range of issues.
What’s so special about Surrey? What do you value? What makes your blood boil? What needs to change?
Our high-profile “Have Your Say” event will take place on Thursday 25 March at Dorking Halls (7-9pm). This is an unrivalled opportunity for people to ask questions directly of a panel of civic and community leaders about the issues dear to their hearts. Questions can be submitted online beforehand or asked on the night.
You can help determine what topics are covered. Is anti-social behaviour getting worse? What about our schools? What do the Olympics mean for Surrey? Recycling is great but what about the maggots? How do we protect the green belt and have houses for young families?
I would be grateful if you could help us raise awareness of this event through your local contacts and encourage as many people to attend as possible. A publicity flyer is being produced. If you would like copies to distribute please contact Emma Harris in the Communications Team on tel: 020 8541 7760 or email emma.harris@surreycc.gov.uk.
There is also a dedicated web page: www.surreycc.gov.uk/haveyoursayevent. This contains more information and enables people to book a place.
Yours sincerely
Dr Andrew Povey
Chair, Surrey Strategic Partnership
