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Motion from Councillor Sir Ron Watson - Press Release

Meeting: 17/09/2020 - Council (Item 22)

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Minutes:

 

It was moved by Councillor Brough, seconded by Councillor Sir Ron Watson:

 

Press Releases

 

The Council agrees that in future any press releases and media contact that relate to fundamental strategic decisions on any aspect of Council business be forwarded to Elected Members 48 hours before they are made available to the press and media. 

 

An amendment was moved by Councillor Pugh, seconded by Councillor Shaw hat the Motion be amended by removing the words “48 hours”.

 

Following debate Councillor Pugh retracted his amendment and the Chief Legal and Democratic Officer, Mr David McCullough officiated the vote, after which the Mayor declared that the Motion was lost.