Gag Removed ?

I thought you would appreciate this latest exchange of emails between Councillor and Council.

Not a victory yet, more an attempt to inform me that they always meant to change their mind and did so themselves without my intervention, and in response to my constituents challenge not mine, but still good news for my constituent.

J***,


I fully understand the Council's position in respect of the 2004 Traffic Management Act and I would not dream of interfering or playing a part in the decision making process or in deciding the outcome of any individual challenge or representation.


However please do not presume my intention or intent. Nor should you challenge my constituents right to involve me to seek advice and ask me to seek clarification from yourselves.


I have every right to represent my constituents and argue their case up to the point of not interfering in the decision making process. Therefore could you please advise me on the points I have legitimately made and if you have any difficulty in doing so I suggest you raise this with the Chief Executive and or the Monitoring Officer.


Yours sincerely


Cllr Tony Clarke,
Independent,
Castle Ward

Dear Cllr Clarke



Thank you for your recent email.



I can inform you that the Penalty Charge Notice has already been withdrawn on the basis that a valid permit was produced as part of the challenge lodged by your constituent.



Yours sincerely

Mrs J S******* - Parking Investigation Team Leader

Parking Services - Northamptonshire County Council