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Inadequate internet could prevent people from having their say on proposals
Poor internet connection could prevent people taking part in discussions on a proposed wind farm with five turbines of almost 500ft high at Deskford. Buckie councillor Sonya Warren called for…
Read moreShotts locals slam council for providing ‘poor’ consultation options
A group of Shotts residents are unhappy with how North Lanarkshire Council has carried out its consultation processes over the last year. Four groups in Shotts joined forces to highlight…
Read moreLocal council implements new consultation framework
South Ribble and Chorley councils have set out how residents will be consulted over major decisions affecting them. The neighbouring districts – which share many of their back office functions…
Read moreStonewall described delay to conversion therapy ban consultation as “disappointing”
One of the UK’s largest LGBTQ rights groups has branded the Government’s decision to delay its consultation on banning conversion therapy as “deeply disappointing”. The consultation on banning the practice,…
Read moreOnline consultations described as “unsatisfactory” by former Council leader
ONLINE consultations from BCP Council have been an “unsatisfactory process” – according to former council leader Vikki Slade. She claims many people find the process difficult to follow, that some…
Read moreLincolnshire holiday village plans withdrawn after one of the most negative consultation responses in local history
A scheme for a holiday village in a nature reserve attracted hundreds of scathing comments. The former owners of the Humber Bridge Hotel proposed 19 wooden lodges on a nearby…
Read moreExtension of consultation described as “dishonest” by campaigners
A move agreeing to extend consultations over the future of the Sandown Lands has led to Highland Council being accused of acting “dishonestly.” Nairn Councillors approved a council plan to…
Read moreCouncil attacked over failure to consult on tree removal
A woodland charity has submitted a tough objection to plans to cut down 126 trees as part of a controversial £12.9m road widening scheme. The Woodland Trust says Kirklees Council’s…
Read more“Insulting” consultation on Caerphilly Day Care Centres
A ROW has broken out in Caerphilly County Borough Council over the issue of adult day centres and the ruling Labour Group’s ‘modernisation’ plans. The Labour Group has accused Plaid…
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