The only UKIP councillor at Lichfield District Council admits he is “embarrassed” by his attendance record – but says his resignation will make sure the taxpayer gets value for money.
A Burntwood councillor admits he is “not fussed” by seeing his allowance docked for missing more than a quarter of meetings – and believes his record is good by singer Meatloaf’s standards.
The leader of Lichfield District Council says he hopes a scheme which sees councillors lose part of their allowance for missing too many meetings will improve attendance.
The decision to axe the only civic event of the year held by Lichfield District Council’s chairman shows why the local authority needs to move with the times, a Burntwood councillor has said.
