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The Theatre of Scrutiny
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The recent Responsible Council Scrutiny Committee wasn’t really about the Prince of Wales Theatre. Not fundamentally. Yes, the agenda said it was examining Cabinet’s decision to reject the community asset transfer bid. Yes, two hours were spent discussing evaluation criteria,…
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How Democracy Dies Behind Procedural Ground Rules
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4th September 2025 – The night the Prince of Wales Theatre’s fate was sealed (again) There’s something darkly comedic about watching democracy performed rather than practiced. The latest cabinet meeting had all the hallmarks: the procedural ground rules, the five-minute…