23/5/2007 - Keswick and District Neighbourhood Forum

Travel tops the agenda of the next Keswick and District Neighbourhood Forum which takes place on Wednesday 6 June, at 7:00pm.

The town's Southey Street Methodist Rooms host the meeting which will be used to finalise a new community travel plan for Derwent and begin the process of developing a similar plan for Keswick.

Community travel plans look at local travel needs for people living and working in communities for now and in the future. Residents and local community groups can have their say about local travel and transport issues and work towards reducing the impact of travel on their quality of life. The plans look at all aspects of travel, including walking, cycling, public transport and the safe use of cars.

The meeting will also be a chance for people to learn more about the new Keswick Community Board - an integral part of the county council's proposal for a single, unitary council in Cumbria. Keswick is one of five pilot areas set up by the county council to look at how more decision making can be devolved to a local level.

Free Fairtrade refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome. Please call Neighbourhood Development Officer Pat Ackred on 01900-325013 if you require further information.

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