Community Consultation in the Basford and Bestwood wards

Consultation by Nottingham City Council is vital to make sure that what we do is in line with what local communities want and to give everyone the chance to have their say but we area also aware that too much consultation can be time consuming and confusing. Your Choice Your Voice will be the centre-piece of a structured process of consultation over the year There is a separate

Summary of Key Dates

Event:	Venue:	Time:	Date:
Your Choice Your Voice	BESTWOOD Bestwood Park Community Centre Beckhampton Road Bestwood Park	6:00 – 8.30 pm	Thursday 25th October 2007
Your Choice Your Voice	BASFORD Old Basford Community Centre Bramble Close	6:00 – 8.30 pm	Tuesday 20th November 2007
Councillor Café	BESTWOOD WARD Outside the Co-op on Beckhampton Road under a covered marquee.	11 am - 3 pm	Friday 19th October 2007
Councillor Café	BASFORD WARD At the Basford tram stop at David’s Lane under a covered marquee.	4.30 – 6.30 pm	Tuesday 16th October 2007

These are key events taking place over the next few weeks. There is some additional information below but if you would like more information or wish to comment then please email: myvoice.baswood@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Your Choice Your Voice 2007
Your Choice Your Voice was established last autumn as a good means to talk with residents about the things that matter and is being repeated this year with an emphasis on what Nottingham’s vision for the future should be, as well as a chance to discuss more day-to-day issues

The two events being planned for Basford and Bestwood are listed above: The events should last between 2 and 2 ½ hours.

The main purpose of these events is to give a local angle to the City’s vision for 2030. There will be discussion in small groups to allow everyone the chance to have their say. Local councillors will host the meeting with the Neighbourhood Management team helping to ensure that all goes as smoothly as possible. The agenda is:

• Feedback on progress since last round of Your Choice Your Voice
• 2030 Vision for Nottingham
• Opportunity to speak to councillors and officers informally

Councillor Cafés
Councillor Cafés are a chance to meet and have an informal chat with local councillors and express views and feelings on any Council related matter. Free tea, coffee and juice will be available. Both events will be held on the street.