North Devon Council South Molton ward member John Moore has become a Conservative councillor.
Political switch gives town a ‘voice’
Andy Keeble
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
9:54 AM
Independent member joins Tories to give South Molton its say.
A SOUTH Molton based North Devon District Councillor elected as an independent has joined the local Conservative group.
John Moore said he had decided to switch seats in the council chamber to give himself more of an opportunity to take part in council discussions.
Under council rules independent members not aligned to groups are unable to sit on any committees.
“Before, I had no voice to put South Molton’s views forward but as a member of a group I can give the town its say.
“These are important times for South Molton and as the saying goes, ‘an enemy of my enemy is a friend of mine’, and currently my enemies are the Lib Dems.”
The council, which is controlled by a coalition between the Liberal Democras and independent councillors, is now made up of 19 Conservatives, 14 Lib Dems and 10 independents.
Conservative Group leader Des Brailey said: “John is passionate about South Molton and feels they have been severely let down by the current administration.
“South Molton is an important area in North Devon as a gateway to our region and the future outcome of any development in South Molton is crucial to the local residents and the wider North Devon.
“As a group we will help John as much as possible to try to make a difference in South Molton. I am very pleased to be able to welcome a Councilor of John’s standing and knowledge into our group and I am sure we will be able to help one another in the best interests of North Devon.”
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6 comments
James...any comment on the fact that the so called New Wave Independent Group went in with the LibDems...thus those in their area who voted Independetn got Greenslade and his people? John has taken the only step he could to represent the people of S Molton. After prowse's antics over the supermarket he certainly could not join the Lib Dem Independents
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thetruthwillout
Thursday, February 23, 2012
David...you need to be in a group of two or over..or else the Council decides the seats you have...NDDC cut down the number of Planning seats and thus John was not allowed on.
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thetruthwillout
Thursday, February 23, 2012
I wonder what the people who voted for an independent will feel now that they've got a tory. Democracy in action!!
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James Bullard
Thursday, February 23, 2012
I thought it was law committee seats have to be shared proportionately??
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David Glaholm
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
further to my last...this man should receive an honour for his work for the people of S Molton
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thetruthwillout
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What a marvellous servant this man has been for South Molton. When all about him was bending to the will of Cllr Prowse and his"interests" , John Moore stood firm. He is our rock.
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thetruthwillout
Wednesday, February 22, 2012