Scarborough Parish Council Faces Possible Disbandment

editor's note:-Roy Plume drew AoL's attention to this. As a cautionary note, the ChatBox entry from Bob Fousert is also shown first:-

From Bob Fousert on ChatBox

Having previously been an Independent member of Cheshire East's Audit and Governance I had to deal with quite a number of issues relating to complaints about the way that Parish councils were run. The recurring theme of many of the problems stemmed around co-option and the lack of means by which to make councillors accountable and to removed the bullies and poor performers.

Yes, as suggested by numerous people, the answer in Audlem would be to have a complete clear out but, as is so often the case, who is going to replace them? It is clear by the fact that most, if not all, Audlem PC members have been co-opted at some time or other that there would not be enough people who would put their names forward. The answer should be to hold proper elections rather than councillors being appointed on a nod and a wink, in that way they would be truely accountable to the people who voted for them.

The Doomsday scenario is to have no Coucil and for Cheshire East to take over in the interim – god forbid!!

Taken from the BBC News Article

Scarborough's parish council could face disbandment following a recent vote. The BBC has reported that a significant decision about the future of the council will be made soon, affecting the local governance structure.

The potential disbandment comes in light of recent developments and community concerns that have prompted this crucial vote. If the council is indeed disbanded, it would represent a major change for the residents of Scarborough, impacting how local decisions are made and how community issues are addressed.

The outcome of this vote is eagerly awaited by residents and stakeholders alike. It underscores the importance of local governance and the role of community engagement in shaping the future of the area.

For more detailed information on this ongoing story, you can visit the BBC News article via the following link:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4ge98pgdy8o.amp