[quote quote=122473]The newly elected Council in 2017 could change the calendar of meetings and make more of them evening meetings. The present Council have progressively timed meetings earlier and earlier , not sure who has pushed for this Officiers or Councillors. A minority of Councillors manage to work or run businesses and be effective Councillors .
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Thanks both. Just wondering because if it is expected to be your main job then the allowance is not enough to attract good quality candidates of working age. If it’s accepted that it’s a part time role alongside a career then fair enough.