Peace breaks out

The Labour Group meeting last night was stunningly short! ...and relatively free of the 'traditional' tight votes. It seems that satisfactory deals, err, 'negotiations' have been concluded with the other parties over chairing scrutiny committees, and that everyone will get a fair share.

I guess I shouldn't reveal what I think will be the outcome of the Council AGM tomorrow, until it magically happens. I'm also planning to go to the 'confirmation hearings' for people appointed to cabinet posts by the Mayor, and check who has responsibility for services for disabled people - just in case no-one is sure when they're needed.

(There was a small, futile objection raised by one Labour Group member about why some of them are called "Cabinet Member for...", and others are 'only' called "Champion for...". Faint strains of the theme song from 'Champion The Wonder Horse" broke out in the cheap seats, and all was harmony again!)

Tonight I have a governors' meeting at Perrymount School to chair; and I think there's a meeting of Perry Vale Labour Party branch, if I get there before it's over. I'd better try and get there to thank our small band of brave leafleters in person!