Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 56189

Received: 30/07/2013

Respondent: MR ROBIN OGG

Representation Summary:

Concerned that significant flaws in the consultation process have meant that the voice of Barford residents and in particular the Barford Residents Association have not been heard in relation to this site. Specifically, consultation forms have not been supplied and residents have had to rely on anonymous comment forms that have previously been circulated and may not be taken into account.

Full text:

It has been brought to my attention that there have been significant flaws in the consultation process.You will know that Barford Residents Association has been the voice for the people of Barford and most residents have made their views known via that body.I am told that WDC refused to supply copies of the consultation form,so that the information sheet delivered to every household referring to the form attached in fact had none.Residents therefore relied on the anonymous comment forms that had previously been circulated.As you are aware none of those forms will be taken into account.Quite simply the voice of Barford residents has not been heard despite the fact that your officer attended a packed meeting.
Please make this situation clear to those making the relevant decisions.