Civic Day "Questiontime" 26th June 2012

Tuesday evening saw the Civic Society's "Questiontime" open forum evening, held at Marple Evangelical Church on the theme "what do you want for Marple?"  The event formed part of the Society's contribution to National Civic Day/Week.  

A panel comprising Gillian Postill (Chair of Marple Civic Society), Mick McPhee (Chair of Marple Business Forum), David Hoyle (Chair of Marple in Action) and Andrew Bispham (Councillor, Marple North) answered questions from an audience of over 40 members and friends.  The debate was chaired by David Ackroyd, past chair of Marple Civic Society.  
Much of the questioning and comments centred on the proposals for supermarkets on Hibbert Lane and Chadwick Street car park with most of those present voicing strong opposition to the former proposal.
Another matter of concern was the deteriorating state of the British Waterways site at Marple Wharf and their apparent unwillingness to take steps to tidy up the site whilst its future is being decided.      
The evening was concluded with refreshments and the opportunity for informal discussions with panel members.