Comment

Representation ID: 18229

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford District Ward Councillor (Conservative)

Consultation
The current consultation is being held online only as we are currently in a covid19 lockdown period. This means many people are being disenfranchised from the process who don’t have online access or skills to use it. Normally such an important consultation would have face to face sessions in community spaces and libraries where people could view the plans the provide feedback.

The Conservative Group formally submitted a council motion to extend the consultation period after the Local Election period when community buildings and libraries will reopen so face to face consultation events could be held. However, despite support from both the Liberal Democrats and Green Party the Labour Councillors voted against giving residents any more consultation opportunities face to face.