Object

Representation ID: 45930

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Cllr Aftab Nawaz

[Consultation Process]
10. Lack of awareness of the Black Country Plan Proposals
The proposals set out in the plan have not been sufficiently communicated to the residents of St Matthew’s and the wider borough. Many residents in St Matthew’s have openly commented on the lack of awareness, communication and advertisement about the plan and its implications. An unsatisfactory and unengaging consultation will and does lack public confidence. The plan came out during a period where residents were still concerned with the pandemic and although it was extended by two weeks, this in my view has been insufficient and wholly disrespectful process. It seems that the powers that be do not wish to have an extensive and engaging consultation and wish to get the proposals through without opposition. This being the case I feel the Calderfields and all the other proposals should be withdrawn and the process re-started in order to maintain a confidence and to ensure the people of Walsall are not disenfranchised from their democratic right.