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Tweetgate Saga A Year On

Almost a year on from Tweetgate in which I was banned from using Twitter in the Council chamber,  the Council have come to a unprecedented and historic point on Tuesday 26th June the Council will hear a recommendation from the Constitutional Review Committee on the use of Social Media, it includes the use of Twitter in Council meetings with certain conditions and quite rightly so.

To reach this point is something I could have only dreamed of a year ago, where the Image of the council was a staunch supporter of old outdated rules and traditions. The incident last year showed how outdated our laws regarding this area were, the frightening change of the pace of technology has highlighted this further. This acceptance and realization that the council needs to move into the 21st century has caused some heated debates in the Chamber of late and shown the Democratic Process in full flow with almost every member participating and having a view. I sincerely hope that we can accept this clause and be seen as a forward thinking, dynamic council which uses all the tools to engage with the public when faith in democracy and politics is at an all time low.

Whichever way the Council votes on Tuesday evening, I am grateful that this issue has got this far and realize that it is possible to break the shackles of outdated law and thinking!

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