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Gayle · 11-09-2005, 17:17

Well, technically yes, park381 but that doesn't mean that Councillors can't be involved. It means that it should not form part of Council policy and that it should be managed and governed by the committee.

With other Friends groups it's worked quite well to have a couple of Councillors - they have the inside track so's to speak.

What I was concerned about was the authority of the Area Council over the Friends group. Apparently the Friends group has to report to the Area Council - that is controlled by the Council. So, it's sort of handing it to the residents but then making them answerable to the Council - not sure how exactly that will work.

11-09-2005, 17:17	#22
Gayle God Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Relaxville Posts: 6,866 Blog Entries: 69 Liked: 13 times Rep Power: 2867	Re: Friends Of Rhyddings Park Well, technically yes, park381 but that doesn't mean that Councillors can't be involved. It means that it should not form part of Council policy and that it should be managed and governed by the committee. With other Friends groups it's worked quite well to have a couple of Councillors - they have the inside track so's to speak. What I was concerned about was the authority of the Area Council over the Friends group. Apparently the Friends group has to report to the Area Council - that is controlled by the Council. So, it's sort of handing it to the residents but then making them answerable to the Council - not sure how exactly that will work. __________________ The views expressed within this post are mine and mine alone.