Sefton's ruling Labour Cabinet have cancelled their meeting that was due to take place next Thursday. The reason given is that there are only two information items for consideration.
Lib Dem councillor Mike Booth, who represents Kew Ward, has
done some digging. This is what Mike has to say:
"It seems to be the season for cancelling meetings.
Sefton's website informed me this morning that the following meetings have been
cancelled:
Site Visit for Overview and Scrutiny on 14th January
CANCELLED
Licensing & Regulatory Committee on 14th January
CANCELLED
Crosby Area Committee on 16th January CANCELLED
CABINET on 17th January CANCELLED
Sefton East Parishes Area Committee on 24th January
CANCELLED
Most of the above committees only meet every 2 months. I
find it hard to believe that members and officers cannot summon up enough
business to fill an agenda.
I'm told that the Sefton East Parishes Area Committee has
been rescheduled at a later time.
Area Committees are the only real forum where residents can
raise questions and have them answered on the night. It's bad enough that they
are now held every 2 months rather than the original monthly meetings.
Cancelling such meetings without an explanation gives a poor representation of
Sefton's apparent wish to consult with their residents."
