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Originally Posted by Tealeaf
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Motions must be about matters for which the Council has a responsibility or which affect
Hyndburn.
That is it. There is nothing further.
My question is how this motion passed can in any way whatsoever relate to council responsibility or affecting Hyndburn. The simple answer is it does not on either count. It seems to me therefore, that the council in passing this resolution have not only exceeded their remit, made the borough a laughing stock, wasted council tax payers money and resources but have in fact acted unconstitutionally in doing so. Arguably, the motion cannot stand; any attempt to reiterate its legality can now only be met by referral to a higher authority, such as the local government ombudsman.
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The Local Government Ombudsman considers complaints against the Council "that have caused injustice to the complainant" and only becomes involves as a last resort when the Council's own procedures have been exhausted.
The Council has a procedure in place that should be used to review the resolution on Kashmir - the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. This seems a perfect case for O and S to review if it is felt the Council passed a resolution without being in full possession of the facts, or acted outside its terms of reference.
We are lucky to have the Chairman of one of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees as a regular contributor to this forum.
What is your view, Ken?