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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris
Very interesting comments, Graham, and they certainly don't show the Tories in a good light. However, I'm still waiting for you to explain why Labour councillor, John Broadley voted to reinstate the driver concerned?
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Obviously the whole situation has to be looked at. And not just this case either. I have not spoken to John yet but there needs to be a decision soon as to the way forward. I know John has been bullied, but I can't talk about that particular case because I will be suspended. I do have two stressed Councillors. Clare has calmed down since it came out.
I personally take the blame if John has not been able to do the right thing because John is a very nice guy who cares and in the end he made the wrong decision. Under normal circumstances John I am sure would have been fine, however there is little to commend that committee the way it operates.
I, in conjunction with other senior Labour Councillors pick committee members and I knew that bullying and intimidation went on (for a 'cross party decision') years ago and nothing has changed up to this weekend. I have learnt a lot myself, but the buck stops with me as to why John was there in the first place under those conditions. I am just grateful that Clare refused to buckle as well because want went on since 19 Feb was unpleasant as well.
All officers except the Solicitor for the Council leave when decision times come. He/She is not allowed to speak or advise members on which way to vote. Councillors have to read the report and adcvice contained within and apply their own moral compass. The committee tend to drag out the decision making process until at least one labour member, but prefereably both have voted 'in line'.