Citizen Power: Shaping the Future of Wethersfield

The Fields Association - On Air

Ever wonder how citizen power can influence government decisions? Join me, your host Michelle Chapman, and my esteemed guest, Alan McKenzie, Chair of the Field Association, as we delve into how a collective voice can shape the destiny of a community. We'll take you through the birth and mission of the Field Association, an organization formed to counter the proposal of establishing two mega prisons at the Wethersfield Airbase. We'll also shine a light on other groups rallying for the same cause - SWAP, WASC, and Wetherfield Protest. We'll dive into some heated discussions on the pros and cons of a prison and an asylum centre and question whether the size of the proposed asylum centre suits the local community.
Let's examine this closer as we navigate the potential impact of these mega prisons and the proposed mass scale asylum centre on the lives of the local residents of Wethersfield. We will unpack the diverse opinions within this tight-knit community and scrutinize the attempts made by the Home Office to engage with the local populace. Above all, we'll highlight the power of facts and the damage caused by speculations in such a sensitive scenario. Join our conversation and see how a community can become a formidable force in influencing government decisions.

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1. Citizen Power: Shaping the Future of Wethersfield (00:00:00)

2. Development Challenges at Weathersfield Airfield (00:00:06)

3. Resident Association Power Stop Mega Prisons (00:09:57)