Councillor Aled Richards-Jones

Councillor Aled Richards-Jones acknowledged financial challenges and stated that a Spending Review aims to identify efficiencies. He also stated that a constitutional review aimed to "breathe genuine life and democracy back into our procedures" and that revised standing orders are intended to "enhance democratic participation, strengthen scrutiny, and improve transparency in decision-making." The councillor indicated that the "balance of view" favoured removing the 150-word limit for group motions. He further elaborated that inviting the leader of the opposition and Cabinet members to attend Cabinet meetings is intended "to join the discussions, to challenge our decisions and hold us to account."

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