Caddington

Caddington ward covers the six parishes of Hyde, Slip End, Caddington, Kensworth, Whipsnade & Studham
Individual parish council websites (where available) can be reached by clicking on the names aboves.

Wednesday 20 May 2015

CBC AGM 21 May 2015

I am sure that you all noticed; those of you living in Central Bedfordshire elected new Councillors as well as casting your vote in the parliamentary election on 07 May.

The new Central Bedfordshire Council is (notionally) in place for the next four years; certain elements of the Council's function are renewed on an annual basis and this will formally happen at the Annual General Meeting tomorrow night.

The majority party have appointed a leader and he has approached a cabinet of portfolio holders and deputies; they will take on the task of guiding the Council's policies and priorities over the next four years and the list of office holders is being put forward for approval tomorrow night. 

In addition to the cabinet, there are a number of overview & scrutiny committees whose function is to analyse and, where appropriate, challenge and amend policy recommendations.  These committees comprise members from all political parties (proportionally) and, again, membership will be confirmed tomorrow night.

Also to be confirmed is an official leader of the opposition.  A voice to challenge the incumbent leadership is a sensible part of the democratic process; a voice to be awkward for the sake of it is just an abuse of process.  Given that the previous holder of this post lost his seat (and, due to his aggressive and confrontational manner, will not be missed) it is definite that somebody new will be appointed to this position.  The likely candidate is a much more attractive proposition than his predecessor and I look forward to seeing and hearing him in the chamber for the next four years.

For those of you unable to contain your excitement, the meeting at Chicksands is open to the public and will also be webcast.

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