Questions at Council Democracy Shutdown

[DRiddle]

I'm told someone from the local Conservative candidates team has been onto HBC about the press release.

[jeffh]

I'm told someone from the local Conservative candidates team has been onto HBC about the press release.

Maybe Councillor Martin-Wells should have attended then he could have also been mentioned in the Press Release - missed opportunity back fired for all the right reasons 

[akarjl]

I'm told someone from the local Conservative candidates team has been onto HBC about the press release.

I assume the Press officer is a clowncil employee ? Engaged by the leading labour mob? I wonder who approves press releases.....I would suspect somebody will be expected to fall on their sword if this grows wings....

[fred c]

If during a local election a PHF, Independent, Lib Dem, UKIP or any other candidate had made such a blatant breach, there would be repercussions for that candidate...................You have to wonder who Alastair Rae receives his instructions from and who actually approves his press releases???

[jeffh]

If during a local election a PHF, Independent, Lib Dem, UKIP or any other candidate had made such a blatant breach, there would be repercussions for that candidate...................You have to wonder who Alastair Rae receives his instructions from and who actually approves his press releases???

I received a reply regarding the Press Release - the Press Release was approved by Peter Devlin.  I am still trying to get a straight answer as to whether a vote took place or not - the line being used is -

It is appropriate if there is no dissent for members to proceed with the business before them. Council appeared willing to leave things 'as is' on the public questions etc.,

I am now awaiting confirmation that this will be seen as a vote and recorded as such in the minutes - but that doesn't get away from the fact that the press release stated a vote had taken place.

My concern is the new Constitution Committee made up of

1   Cllr  C Akers Belcher (Chair) (Leader) (Lab)    
2   Cllr Beck (Chair of Council)(Lab)    
3   Cllr Barclay(Lab)   
4   Cllr Cranney (Lab)   
5   Cllr Cook (Lab)      
6   Cllr Martin-Wells (Con)
7   Cllr Thompson (IND)
8   Cllr Tennant (UKIP)
9   Cllr S Akers-Belcher (Lab)

could simply ignore the outcome of the meeting and revisit the issue.  I know that positions 7 & 8 will fight it, but they are in the minority.  Like some other committees this is constitutionally politically imbalanced.  There should be 1 less Labour and 1 more UKIP - aren't UKIP interested in the Constitution?

[jeffh]

I'm told someone from the local Conservative candidates team has been onto HBC about the press release.

Obviously they are not aware of Martin-Wells special relationship with the Labour group

[The Great Dictator]

   Coun.Wells is on holiday, he can't attend.

[akarjl]

Coun.Wells is on holiday, he can't attend.

Another "course" paid for by the clowncil? Like cwissies "Coiunter Fraud" course....I kid you not check his Linkedin profile- can't even spell the word and he has attended a course on the subject - probably at the "Crannible Inshitoot of Headyoucashun?

Let's hope it is a long term holiday, as in permanent.

[Inspector Knacker]

   Coun.Wells is on holiday, he can't attend.

Couldn't one of those twee nodding dogs you used to see in cars be found as a suitable substitute?