There are over 7,000 town and parish councils in England and Wales. There
are are likely to be some which are not top quality. It is up to the
electorate to throw out the councillors who are no good. If there are not
enough good candidates to replace the bad then that is a reflection on the
community not on local councils.
In these parts the town council has almost no power to abuse at all.
They have terrible trouble getting anyone to stand for council.
Recently the town clerk advertised in a free newspaper for volunteers to
be co-opted onto the council. The local Borough council has far more
power and I think they pay better....
Re: Mostly OT... The law is the law.... ... No supreme intereptor or council is needed for this purpose. ... the meaning as they see fit for the times is simply insane. ... are DECIDED.(by interpreting law and the Constitution) ... I have claimed no such power.... (rec.autos.driving)
BN Web Updates (rather long) ... Can the likes of Sefton District Council and East Riding of Yorkshire ... Council be trusted with that sort of power?... There must be robust protection for naturists.... At any one time BN will typically have many campaigns running ranging enormously... (uk.rec.naturist)
[Deck] Power Council ... Deck Name: Power Council... The idea is to put Masika and Ian into play with a bunch of weenies. ...Action Modifier... (rec.games.trading-cards.jyhad)
Re: this "substantive" meaning again.. ... "The council did not have the substantive power to run a bus service". ... Power can exist without being the result of positive law; power might be exercised without the possibility of creating a cause of action. ... When you want to sue the council for a wrong arising from its operation of a bus service, it is nice to know what such things as the council's duties, powers, and liabilities are. ... (alt.usage.english)
Re: Private Hire Vehicles ... "If the licensing area of the council acted under legislation which it is not authorised to and refers the driver to the Licensing & Regulatory Committee of Coventry City Council who has the powers to revoke or suspend a driver's licencethen when the driver appeals through the magistrates court and/or crown court the magistrates or judge will most likely grant his appeal because we were acting under legislation that we have no authority to uphold. ... They won't be interested in the slightest and the Council say they have no power.... (uk.legal)
