BIDDULPH people can put their views on the state of the planet to environmental experts next week.

A major public consultation exercise is being launched by the Moorlands District Council in response to the local Agenda 21 initiative.

World leaders agreed at the Rio Earth Summit each country would produce an action plan to improve their quality of life by persuading communities to take responsibility for the environmental consequences of their actions.

The Moorlands Council is to consult residents and numerous local groups to identify issues which will form the basis of its action plan.

Biddulph people can have their say when the council's publicity caravan visits the Wharf Road car park next Wednesday, October 14, between 10am and 4pm.

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