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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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This week: I contacted the council’s transport team about concerns that have been raised with me about the Neuron E-Scooters. I was contacted by a resident asking me to support the Women’s Aid’s ‘Motion for Change: Together Against Violence Towards Women and Girls (VAWG)’ which aims to help local councils address the root causes of…
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On Wednesday, I went to the City Council meeting. Karen Kilgour, City Council Leader, presented the annual Leader’s Report. Councillors can put themselves forward to ask questions about the report but the Lord Mayor, who chairs the meeting, only allowed one question per councillor during the meeting. I asked: “On page 3 of your report…
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