I WAS one of several hundred residents who attended a public meeting about the proposed closure of Marbury Lane in Northwich.

To me, the fact that the meeting was being held after the closure clearly illustrated the agenda of the county council.

Questions were solicited by the council representatives but many were left unanswered. I was astounded and disappointed with their manner. I was left with the impression of a handful of public servants not listening to the public it serves.

I came away from the meeting thinking of the telephone calls about Marbury Lane I made to local and regional government last summer.

I felt money was the real issue and regretably it will now be up to others to adjudicate on the matter.

Marbury Lane could provide access to the very centre of the park and offer a necessary route for light vehicles travelling to Northwich.

I hope we can trust our elected representatives to hear and embrace the pragmatic views of the ordinary folk they serve and that they vote to keep Marbury Lane open at their meeting in March.

Kevin GouldinG

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