HEREFORDSHIRE Council’s Independent group wants more time to consider a coalition offer from the ruling Tories.
Independent group leader Councillor Sebastian Bowen said this morning that he was to due meet with Council Leader Councillor Tony Johnson again on Monday morning.
One of the topics for discussion will be a more substantive mix of coalition partners on the cabinet. The current offer puts Coun Bowen and It’s Our County leader Councillor Anthony Powers at the table with Tory members.
With all the numbers crunched, Herefordshire Council is tied 29-29 and controlled by the casting vote of its chairman.
At a vote, however, that 29-29 tie can only be achieved by all members being present at full council and all opposition members voting the same way.
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