Last night went to an area council meeting for the first time; an opportunity to meet the local councillors to "discuss projects, initiatives and activities happening in the area and to answer any questions". I don't think l'll go again. Sure it provided people with an opportunity to air grievances but there was very little positive input from those attending. Those people raising issues had obviously raised them with the council and councellors prior to the meeting. Maybe by raising the issues again in public they felt it would result in quicker resolution or maybe the saw this as the only way to air their frustration at council processes. Perhaps l was expecting too much; perhaps there needs to be another type of meeting where participants can offer constructive suggestions to enhance the local area. I left before the meeting finished.