Mr Britcliffe does not consider the recent monstrous blunder by the Licensing Committee sufficiently important for it to be an election issue. However, for purposes of establishing a basis for comparative evaluation I submit below a link to the recent decision to expel a Headteacher who made a similar gaffe. At least in that case heads have rolled and rightly so, notwithstanding the fact that the offender never had any contact with children.
The reason for dismissal appears to have been the fact that procedures were not followed for whatever reason. A failure to do so may have led to potentially devastating consequences. So why can we not have the same outcome in this matter i.e those members that voted in favour be suspended from their duties until the investigation is completed. Further if it is found that they did not adhere to the rules, then they should be made to go.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/l...re/6506613.stm