The Lobbying Bill has done nothing to stop the lobbying of Parliament by big business nor has it stopped large donations to parties in power. What it is doing is stopping charities and the like from campaigning during the period prior to the general election:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-27783331
So I guess that EDDC is copying its approach to lobbying (allowing developers to meet with councillors, but stopping residents from speaking out) from Central Government??
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