SIR — The next two weeks present an opportunity for residents to have their say on some important issues.

On Tuesday (December 6) at 7pm, Sue Mountstevens, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, will be addressing a meeting at the council chamber in Williton which is open for the public to attend.

This is a rare opportunity to speak directly with someone at the top regarding local police matters such as staffing, crime figures, access, response times etc.

The second opportunity to engage with local politicians will be the Minehead Area Panel meeting on Wednesday December 14 at 6.30pm.

This is a meeting for all residents of Minehead and Alcombe and will be held in the meeting room at the rear of The Lawns Club in Townsend Road.

There will be news from Magna Housing Association’s annual report, an update on the progress of Minehead Museum and its plans for 2017, plus feedback from the meeting with Sue Mountstevens.

As usual there will be updates from local councils, highways, police and fire services.

These meetings are residents’ opportunities to speak to providers of local services and local politicians and comment on current issues - take advantage of them!

Sandra Slade,

Chairman,

Minehead Area Panel.