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Darby · 26-10-2004, 12:36

Just read a very interesting article from a Neil Herron called "Rebellion in North Grows" in the The Times Opinion. Maybe there is a way to get rid of the HBC Leader?
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In Northumberland, 35,000 people petitioned to save the schools. This has spawned a pressure group led by John Harrison named K3 which is exploiting an unnoticed provision in the Local Government Act 2000. This allows a petition of just 5 per cent of local electors to demand a referendum for the direct election of a mayor (or governor). In a highly charged atmosphere, such a referendum is likely to pass. A mayoral candidate committed to saving local schools or hospitals then stands a good chance of beating any conventional party candidates. Under a mayoral constitution, the council as such would vanish.

The full article is at: http://neilherron.blogspot.com/2004/...rth-grows.html

26-10-2004, 12:36	#1
Darby Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Albions End Posts: 691 Liked: 2 times Rep Power: 44	Can we get rid of Peter Britcliffe? Just read a very interesting article from a Neil Herron called "Rebellion in North Grows" in the The Times Opinion. Maybe there is a way to get rid of the HBC Leader? : In Northumberland, 35,000 people petitioned to save the schools. This has spawned a pressure group led by John Harrison named K3 which is exploiting an unnoticed provision in the Local Government Act 2000. This allows a petition of just 5 per cent of local electors to demand a referendum for the direct election of a mayor (or governor). In a highly charged atmosphere, such a referendum is likely to pass. A mayoral candidate committed to saving local schools or hospitals then stands a good chance of beating any conventional party candidates. Under a mayoral constitution, the council as such would vanish. The full article is at: http://neilherron.blogspot.com/2004/...rth-grows.html Last edited by Darby; 26-10-2004 at 12:38.