| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re: This is becoming a habit | |
| Posted by: | Phil Andrews | |
| Date/Time: | 21/02/15 14:09:00 |
| This is the bottom line, isn't it? It is not so much about the nature of each application, as of the manner in which it is being handled. Whilst there is a statutory obligation to consult the law is silent on just what does and does not constitute a consultation. Previous administrations (including Labour ones) discharged their duty by circulating letters to residences and businesses which were deemed to be in close enough proximity to have an interest in the outcome of an application. This administration would appear to have made a conscious decision to reduce the amount of consultation that it undertakes. Why? Is it about costs? If so, my request for an explanation of the rationale behind the decision to employ two Community Engagement Officers at a combined annual salary of almost £70k certainly begs the answer that those responsible have thus far avoided giving us. |