Public gain the right to speak at planning meetings

MEMBERS of the public will be able to speak for the first time at this month's open planning meeting.

The Environment Department announced the move yesterday ahead of Tuesday's meeting.

Anyone who wants to air their views has this weekend to prepare a representation to the department in writing about the application.

They would also have to notify Environment in writing – before noon on the working day prior to the date of the meeting, ie. Monday – of their intention to speak.