Local labour MP Nic Dakin has announced the formation of a People's Panel to help him to enter into discussion and engage with local residents on matters of importance in the North Lincolnshire area. The aim of the people's panel is to encourage constituents to come forward and make suggestions, raise concerns and provide feedback to our MP in a constructive, structured and one would hope regular manner. People's Panels have become particularly popular over recent years. For example Hull City Council established a people's panel in 2008 which consists of over 5,000 volunteers from the ages of 16 upwards who regularly receive questionnaires and survey's from the City Council. Nic's version of the people's panel will begin by convening for the first time on October 22nd at "The House" New Life Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe at 7pm. The initial meeting will last approximately 2 hours. As there are a limited number of places, you will need to book your seat, this can be done by calling his office on 01724 842000 or by emailing andrea.davison@parliament.uk who will make the booking for you. This kind of approach is growing quickly amongst politicians and public bodies and can only help to strengthen and grow our communities by encouraging us all to work together and support each other. It's good to see Nic taking the initiative with this and continuing to interact with the public as he promised he would before he was elected. What are your thoughts? Do you support Nic's Public Panel? Would you like to see a similar facility or service hosted by the local council to encourage dialogue and feedback with them too?