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Originally Posted by Ken Moss
The behaviour of members is generally of a standard that has made the code of conduct into something which isn't looked at very often but recent council meetings have been so heated that it has been dug out of the archives for reappraisal.
Miles Parkinson is very keen to get away from what is referred to as 'Punch and Judy' politics and so Pantomime Dame performances are likely to become more and more unacceptable in full council from now on.
I welcome it, it demeans the entire council when any member makes comments which are apparently intended to provide a platform for charged political posturing.
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Noble sentiments, Ken - but is that enough? Is it now not time for disgraceful beheaviour such as that exhibited last night to be firmly stamped on in order to avoid any further repetition? Councillor Britcliffe should now be made an example of by way of a formal warning, in writing, that misconduct will not be tolerated.
I suggest the mayor sends a letter to the councillor demanding an apology, which in the interests of transparency copies of which should be made to the LT and AO and likewise his reply and full apology - if and when forthcoming - should be copied to the said organs.