Attending a local council meeting wasn’t exactly thrilling, however I must admit I did not realise how formal it was going to be. I was expecting a couple of chairs in a room with one person leading the discussion, but when we bowed to the major my expectations changed.
The major stated that the main aim for the meeting last night was to establish the budget. To begin with 10 questions were answered by one of 10 councillors sat either side of the major, then if necessary other councillors were able ask further questions.
Question 5 asked, “What arrangements are being made to enable prospective tenants to view properties before they agree to the tenancy?” Councillor Coates said in response, “Our main priority is to ensure maintenance for the properties is upheld to a high standard.”
Question 10 asked, “Why has a house in Jesty Road, which has been on the market for over 18 months, been withdrawn from sale?” Councillor Coates said the sale of this property has been delayed due to advice from appointed agents and health and safety regulated works have been carried out to make this property safe. He said that this property had not been withdrawn from sale.
As the major said that the meeting could potentially go on until 11:00pm we decided to leave early and therefore missed the discussion about the budget. Overall I found it was an interesting experience.
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