Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 801977)

I've just been given a preliminary figure and it's more than I thought but in line with what every other council in the North West pays. There are much, much cheaper ways of recording council sessions and it's something I'm going to pursue.

The answer was along the lines of 'Maybe council meetings should be webcast so that the public can see the antics of the opposition' and then he sat down. Those are not Cllr Britcliffe's words verbatim but (and I'm open to correction) I don't recall a direct 'yes' or 'no' or even 'we can look into it'.

Most of yesterday's session revolved around cheap political jibes and I was surprised at the Council Leader's behaviour, to be honest. Even the presentation by Cllr Marlene Haworth on the refurbishment of Accrington Market Hall descended into petty political point-scoring. It was concise and well-presented, picture boards showed clearly what was being done and questions from the opposition were given straight answers but Cllr Britcliffe undermined the whole thing by summing up with an attack on the opposition.

He also brought up that Labour had allowed the tax office to close in Accrington while 'certain people were peeping on about private banks'. I will remember those ill-chosen words, particularly in view of the fact that he personally endorsed our little campaign to save the Rishton branch of HSBC by making an eleventh hour appearance on The Bee.

Originally Posted by andrewb (Post 802007)

Must say when I've been they've both been just as bad as each other.

Originally Posted by andrewb (Post 802013)

Perhaps now Graham is a PPC he has calmed down a bit. He hasn't called me a pillock in a while.. :D

Originally Posted by loweiy (Post 802073)

does anyone know the time and date of the next meeting open to the public?

Originally Posted by andrewb (Post 802074)

The next full council is not until the 18th May after the elections..

There might be area councils near you before then, have a look at Council Meetings, Minutes and Agendas - Hyndburn Borough Council Meetings, Minutes and Agendas

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 802079)

That is not the date if The Tories lose power. There will need to be a fresh look at what an incoming Council would want to do.

Originally Posted by andrewb (Post 680567)

Some council meetings in other councils are broadcast on their website, and can be played back after the event. Wouldn't it be great for transparency and openness if we could her things from the horses mouth without needing to attend every council meeting.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 802238)

Don't tell anyone, but a large migratory bird, told me a certain authority has approached him with a similar idea, he might not take the job on because he hasn't got a technical mod' to look after such a section & he may have to refuse because of other work commitments.
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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 802241)

Wouldn't that certain authority have in their employ media technologists, who already run their websites etc, and who could facilitate the broadcasts for the bird's forum?

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