local-democracy
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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: I attended the November meeting of CIty Council. I had asked a written question about the budget consultation and I asked two questions during the meeting (these also have to be submitted in advance: Written Question The People’s Budget tool was presented as an opportunity for residents across the city to shape the…
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This week: I was part of the discussions with the legal team for the Tipsy Cow. They had put in a licensing application to extend their opening hours and play music in their outside area. I had objected because I thought that it would have a negative impact on residents. The police, Licensing Authority and…
