The Chairman and Vice-Chairman, supported by their fellow Members of Council and senior officer colleagues, invite you to come and provide your feedback on current Council activity, ask questions about the issues which are important to you and share your ideas about how we can better meet the needs of the community as we develop our plans for the year ahead.
The details for each meeting can be found below. Please email council@scilly.gov.uk if you have any questions about accessing the meetings:
Tresco
Wednesday 1 October, 3pm – 4.30pm, Community Centre
Bryher
Wednesday 1 October, 5pm – 6.30pm, Community Centre
St Martin's
Monday 13 October, 5pm – 6.25pm, Island Hall
St Agnes
Thursday 2 October, 5pm – 6.30pm, Island Hall
St Mary's
Tuesday, 14 October, 5pm – 7pm, Old Wesleyan Chapel
Cllr Robert Francis, Chairman of Council, said: “Last year’s round of public meetings resulted in constructive discussions which prompted Council activity and led to continuous engagement on the issues raised throughout the year. These meetings are a great opportunity for Councillors to pass on the very latest news and listen to the community in a way which encourages an ongoing dialogue, so I really hope you will be able to you to join us at whichever meeting suits you best. Please help us spread the word and encourage your friends and family to come along.”
Summary of issues raised in the previous round of public meetings
Below is a summary of the topics of some of the questions which were asked during the previous round of public meetings in autumn 2024. We hope the summary below will give you an idea of the nature of the discussions which take place at these meetings, and reassure anyone who may not have attended a public meeting before, that we are happy to take questions and eager to listen to your views on a wide range of subjects, whether or not we are directly or wholly responsible for addressing the issue.
- Availability and affordability of housing
- Housing delivery projects
- Cost of and changes to waste and recycling practices
- Climate targets
- Transport and freight costs to and from the mainland, and between the islands
- Patient transport
- Appearance of Hugh Town and impact of empty buildings, including the old museum building
- Parking and road signs
- Removal of 2-year-old funding
- Post-16 transport and accommodation
- Building regulations
- Sustainability of off-island schools
- Impact of the employment of Council officers living on the mainland
- Food security
- Overall sustainability of the islands