At last night’s Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) Committee,there was overwhelming support for Cllr Roger Giles’ motion that Council meetings should have no presentations unless there is a compelling reason.
This was no reflection on the presentation to the Committee by hardworking Portfolio Holder, Cllr Jill Elson. But could her almost 40-minute report on Housing have been summarised more succintly? Later in the meeting, Cllr Ray Bloxham suggested a possible maximum of 10 minutes for presentations would suffice.

The debate is to be continued…..