Further to a recent post on the motion to open up ward business meetings to the public, the latest on THC web site states:
"The Highland Council has reaffirmed its policy of holding in private business meetings held between ward members and their ward manager and other council officials.
A motion proposing that Council meetings should start at 1 pm – instead of 10.30 am – to save the council money on providing meals for councillors was withdrawn.
During the discussion, Councillor Carolyn Wilson, Chairman of the Resources Committee, reported that a cross party working group of councillors was considering measures to ensure that members’ spending was as cost effective as possible. She said that catering was an area being examined to ensure value for money."
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Could Council meetings not start at 10.30 with the Councillors either paying for their own repast or bringing along their own pieces? This would enable the same start time and save the public money.
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