It was the last Full Council before the elections last night. We said goodbye to the Chairman of the Council, Steve Altria, the Deputy Leader, Richard Allen and also to John Orrick. 11 of the rest hope to be back after the elections on 1 May joining at least 3 new members and the 28 of us who do not face election this year.
The subject that got the most discussion was the recent assult on Councillor Longhurst in the Council Chamber following a Development Control Committee meeting followed by a more serious attack on member of the public outside. Members agreed that it weas important to ensure that people do not feel threatened by participating in the democratic process, and as a starting point those members of the public who attend Committees will be asked to sign in.
