Planning meeting for wind farm application to be webcast

Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Planning Committee (East) taking place at 6pm at Kineton High School on Tuesday 12 February will be broadcast live on the internet.

Councillor Danny Kendall, Chairman of the meeting says: “Due to the high public interest on this particular committee agenda the District Council acknowledges this interest and learning from its past experience we are working to make use of today's technology and making the meeting totally inclusive by showing it on the web.

“This will enable as many people as possible to view the proceedings live or at a time that suits them, from their workplace, home or any other place with access to the Internet. 

“Webcasts are an excellent way to give the wider community an insight into local democracy.  It will provide everyone with an opportunity to view local decision making affecting their community."

The broadcast of the meeting can be viewed at www.stratford.gov.uk/webcast during and after the meeting.

People will be able to watch the webcast live or view recordings later whenever they want.  Those who do not have access to the internet at home can watch the webcast at their local library.  Members of the public are advised to check availability with your local library first.  The recordings will also be held on the District Council website for viewers who cannot log in for the live coverage.

This initiative for the District Council is designed to improve access to the Council through electronic means and the provision of effective services through the use of technology.

It is not the first time the District Council has broadcast a meeting on the website; the first was back in 2008 at the Full Council meeting that included the debate about the proposed Eco-Town at Long Marston; then working with Stratford College the State of the District debate was broadcast live from Stratford Town Hall and other Planning meetings have also been webcast. The District Council is currently running a series of pilots to webcast The Cabinet meetings.

The capacity of the hall at Kineton High School is 250 and will be available on a first come first serve basis.

For full details of the Planning Committee (East) visit - http://democracy.stratford.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=544&MId=4293