Although we live in representative and supposedly participatory democracy, it is still very difficult to actually participate in the decision-making process. And even with major expenditure, democracy does not get a look in as we are seeing with the £15 billion for mainly underground and overground trams to 2040. No consultation; no discussion; no debates in council chambers; no voting.
The decisions are made behind people's backs at 16 Summer Lane and Baskerville House in the case of MC.
Democratic deficit dealt with because councils are not discussing and voting on tram extensions and I think they should. And doing the same with FFPT to see if we can raise interest that way.
The WMCA offices at Summer Lane need opening up and more scrutiny and for the councillors to have wider discussions. Lets learn more about the WMCA and its democratic structures. There is a transfer from the local authorities to the WMCA.
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