No scrutiny, no oversight, no say.

DÉJÀ VU AS THE FIRST SHAW & CROMPTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING GOT UNDERWAY ON TUESDAY 21 MAY 2024

In a move that would make the leaders in North Korea and Russia proud, the so-called Independents, did exactly what they did last year, which was to NOT ALLOW any members of the opposition (Liberal Democrats) on to ANY of the Committees voting against them – thus stifling debate, joint working or scrutiny of the decisions they are making with the taxpayers money.

Councillor Diane Williamson said: “Well, no surprise there then. The public not allowed to ask questions of this debacle unless it is on the minutes and then absolutely NO consultation with residents or opposition members about the change to a Town Council.  The meeting continued with some very disrespectful barraging and comments from the new Leader of the Town Council.”

“The Liberal Democrats might be gagged for now, but the tactics of the so-called Independents will not go unnoticed by the residents of our two lovely wards of Shaw and Crompton.  Keep watching and listening and we are here for every single one of you – no matter whether you voted for us or not, or you have just started to see the real truth” added Councillor Diane Williamson.