local-democracy
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This week I went to the annual Monument Ward Committtee. This is an opportunity for residents to talk to council officers, the police and all 3 of their councillors about their issues and concerns. There weren’t many residents unfortunately – possibly due to the council’s decision to stop writing to all residents in the ward…
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This week I went to the last City Council meeting before the election. The March meeting is the most important meeting of the year because we have to agree the budget. I seconded Coun Tracey Mitchell’s amendment, which called for a cross-party working group to look at efficiency and saving opportunities before next year’s budget.…
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This week: I got a response to the written question I had submitted to the December Council Meeting. (It had been sent to officers for a response. The Democratic Services team can decide to do this but, like many council processes, it’s not clear how they decide this.) My questionHow much money has the council…
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This week I went to the December council meeting I voted for:– a motion proposed by the Lib Dems and Newcastle Independents asking that all local residents should be sent a letter telling them about their annual ward committee meeting. (This used to happen but was stopped without consulting councillors.)~– a motion proposed by the…
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This week: Written Question The People’s Budget tool was presented as an opportunity for residents across the city to shape the council’s financial plan.Resident engagement is always welcome but there are some limitations placed on decisions within this tool that do not reflect the actual budget situation. For example: Can Councillor Kilgour explain why the…
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Jane For Monument 