Cllr Elgood

An independent review into governance issues at Brighton and Hove City Council has raised serious issues over how the authority consults and engages residents.

The Audit Commission Good Governance Review found that 58 per cent of councillors and 56 per cent staff felt that the council failed to listen to the outcomes of its own consultations.

This follows on from findings that suggested that a majority of councillors felt the council's whistleblowing policies were ineffective.

Lib Dem Councillor Paul Elgood said:
"The council has been very good at asking people what they think but time and time again they have carried on regardless, without listening to the residents."

For more information about the Liberal Democrats view:
www.brighton-hovelibdems.org.uk