"Unnecessary public anxiety"? Why don't you address the root cause of the anxiety, the public have been shown boards with planned school built right on the field. Labelling residents concerns as unnecessary public anxiety shows a disappointing disregard for public sentiment. If it's completely unfounded and a mistake was made then where has the statement been from anyone to say "whoops we were wrong, we can't and won't build on Eastwood Ho" all I hear in this video are reasons why it would be hard for a developer to get this done by the book. We all know there are back channels and retrospective authorisations have been given in Felixstowe allowing building that residents would have successfully opposed had they the opportunity. The comments that there is an obligation to deliver does not fill me with confidence that you will fight to protect the interest of Felixstowe. It's frustrating that a single series of meetings in 2018 is being held up as the final word as if ongoing community feedback is a formality to bypass. If preserving green spaces is genuinely a priority. I would expect repeated statements to that effect not language that leaves room for 'flexibility' later on. The so-called community engagement for this project has been inadequate and dismissive of the real concerns of North Felixstowe residents. The opportunity to provide feedback and views on the project has been limited to a tiny group. Reading through the minutes of these meetings, it seems some concerns from the citizens panel are noted - just enough to make it seem like someone's listening. But where do those concerns go after that? Straight into a black hole it appears because there's rarely any follow-up or action. The rest of these sessions feel like a well rehearsed performance a box ticking exercise to say' see? We engage the community!' without having to actually deal with the inconvenient truth of public sentiment. This kind of engagement may look good on paper, but it does little to address the real frustration and anger of residents who feel like they're being managed rather than heard. If there was a genuine interest in community feedback, why aren't there options for broader participation? Evening sessions, online forums and straightforward updates on project changes should be the minimum standard. Instead, we're giving vague assurances and told our concerns are misinformed or unnecessary anxiety which comes across as dismissive and avoid accountability. We've got the final Q&A but I don't hold out much hope for the 'Question Time' format with carefully vetted questions. It's time to stop sidelining the community and start addressing our concerns with transparency and respect. Real engagement involves listening, accommodating, and responding. Not just ticking a box and moving forward with predetermined plans. If the aim was to reassure people then mission failed.
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"Unnecessary public anxiety"? Why don't you address the root cause of the anxiety, the public have been shown boards with planned school built right on the field. Labelling residents concerns as unnecessary public anxiety shows a disappointing disregard for public sentiment. If it's completely unfounded and a mistake was made then where has the statement been from anyone to say "whoops we were wrong, we can't and won't build on Eastwood Ho" all I hear in this video are reasons why it would be hard for a developer to get this done by the book. We all know there are back channels and retrospective authorisations have been given in Felixstowe allowing building that residents would have successfully opposed had they the opportunity.
The comments that there is an obligation to deliver does not fill me with confidence that you will fight to protect the interest of Felixstowe. It's frustrating that a single series of meetings in 2018 is being held up as the final word as if ongoing community feedback is a formality to bypass. If preserving green spaces is genuinely a priority. I would expect repeated statements to that effect not language that leaves room for 'flexibility' later on.
The so-called community engagement for this project has been inadequate and dismissive of the real concerns of North Felixstowe residents. The opportunity to provide feedback and views on the project has been limited to a tiny group.
Reading through the minutes of these meetings, it seems some concerns from the citizens panel are noted - just enough to make it seem like someone's listening. But where do those concerns go after that? Straight into a black hole it appears because there's rarely any follow-up or action. The rest of these sessions feel like a well rehearsed performance a box ticking exercise to say' see? We engage the community!' without having to actually deal with the inconvenient truth of public sentiment. This kind of engagement may look good on paper, but it does little to address the real frustration and anger of residents who feel like they're being managed rather than heard.
If there was a genuine interest in community feedback, why aren't there options for broader participation? Evening sessions, online forums and straightforward updates on project changes should be the minimum standard. Instead, we're giving vague assurances and told our concerns are misinformed or unnecessary anxiety which comes across as dismissive and avoid accountability. We've got the final Q&A but I don't hold out much hope for the 'Question Time' format with carefully vetted questions. It's time to stop sidelining the community and start addressing our concerns with transparency and respect. Real engagement involves listening, accommodating, and responding. Not just ticking a box and moving forward with predetermined plans. If the aim was to reassure people then mission failed.
I think it’s time you resigned…