It was explained several times that the work is being carried out under highway improvement regulations and not subject to the same planning process rules
The new Leader of the council said their mission is to use language that can be easily understood by residents. Opposition councillors said it was derogatory to rename 'officers' as 'staff'
Confidentiality agreements will bind the limited number of Cllrs who are admitted to the exclusive briefing about the Highways PFI from disclosing information they learn - even from other councillors, claims Cllr Brodie
Because of an outstanding objection – the application was referred to the Secretary of State, to consider whether to call it in for his own determination