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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
In theory, I suppose it is a good idea. Anything that gets the local electorate to connect with politics has to be a step in the right direction.
On a practical note, if it interferes too much with council business than it won't be very helpful.
Maybe they will allocate a set amount of time to deal with issues brought up in this manner.
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It already has, Marg. There will be a new 30 minute slot for Question Time and any questions which there is not time to answer during that period will recieve a written response. Openness and greater interaction with the public are the new watchwords, the lengthy point-scoring debates of the past with political posturing and pantomime dames are over.
Sorry if that disappoints any of you.