I want to express my support for David Scott’s recent editorial encouraging Glen Innes to think creatively about how we use our existing assets. His piece treats community ideas as something worth exploring, not shutting down.
By contrast, the Council’s response took a much narrower view. The community discussion was initially described as “noise” before the wording was softened, which speaks to how the conversation was being perceived. Rather than engaging with the ideas raised, the focus was on closing them off.
No one expects every suggestion to be adopted, but people do expect their contributions to be respected. Scott’s approach invites genuine dialogue and recognises that progress often begins with open conversation. That’s the kind of thinking that will help our town grow.
Cheryl Maddern, Glen Innes
