A North Tyneside Tory councillor claimed during the annual council meeting that the council was “akin to a one party state”.
Preston councillor Liam Bones, a Conservative, proposed an amendment to the council’s annual appointments which would make committee chairmanships proportional to the number of seats each party hold.
Coun Bones, addressing the council said: “This amendment represents a fundamental part of our democracy. We believe that political balance is important and checks and balances are paramount for proper representation of our residents.
