Last year we sat in the council chamber during the budget discussions and witnessed the vote of the budget.
Labour proposed their budget to the chamber filled with a massive Conservative majority. There was very little surprise that they got only a small number of votes. Two to be exact – the number of Labour councillors on the council.
Yesterday it all changed.
After their proposal — headline 3.75% councilor tax rise vs 3.9% from the council — the votes came.
They more than doubled their vote from two to five.
Much to many peoples surprise one Tory councillor did vote for Labour’s budget – Cllr Patrick Joyce.
Vote. 5 For; 26 against; 6 abst
The Liberal Democrats yesterday got the lowest vote award for their proposed budget amendment Two votes.
Vote 2 For; 28 Against; 6 Abs
