Webcasts of council meetings will be suspended in the run-up to the Waddon byelection, infuriating one candidate.
Mark Samuel, of the People’s Choice party, cannot understand why the recording of council meetings, except the appointment of the new mayor, will be stopped until after the byelection.
He said: “How could anything said or done in a broadcast after any election, possibly affect its outcome?”
A council spokesman said: “The returning officer took the decision it would be inappropriate to continue webcasting during the formal period ahead of the byelection in Waddon.”
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The Labour party has attacked the “wasteful” £2m refurbishment of Taberner House’s reception.
Candidate Ian Payne said he could not see the sense in spending the cash only for the building to be pulled down.
Councillor Gavin Barwell said: “When this came to cabinet I went through the measures and highlited the lifespan of the facility. When there was sensible discussion everyone agreed but now there is a byelection on they are criticising.”
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