On Thursday October 25th, Lancashire County Council's 'Cabinet Question Time' came to South Ribble.
Members of Lancashire County Council's cabinet formed the panel for the event which draws on the familiar Question Time format.
BBC television's local news presenter Dave Guest kept the audience and panel in order in his usual fair and humorous manner.
Questions from the audience included issues such as transport, roads & traffic-calming measures, crime and social care for vulnerable adults. The panel addressed the questions put to them courteously and one member of the audience expressed thanks to the cabinet members for the hard work they do in delivering services to the people of Lancashire.
Matthew Tomlinson who is Lancashire County Council's Cabinet Member for Planning & Environment (as well as South Ribble Borough councillor for Leyland's Golden Hill Ward) brought each member of the audience an 'eco' bag -a re-usable cotton bag- and vowed to help reduce the use of environmentally damaging plastic bags in the area. Last year 17.5 BILLION carrier bags were given away in the UK. That's one per person per day.
Afterwards there was a yummy buffet and an opportunity to talk to councillors and staff.
These events have proved a very successful and popular way for local people to express their views. It is open to everyone so watch out for further news on the next event.
The Members on the panel were:
County Councillor Anne Brown - Cabinet Member for Resources & Performance
County Councillor Chris Cheetham - Cabinet Member for Adult & Community Services
County Councillor Matthew Tomlinson - Cabinet Member for Planning & Environment
County Councillor Hazel Harding - Leader of the County Council
County Councillor Doreen Pollitt - Deputy Leader of the Council
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