The Newham Liberal Democrats have voted to campaign for the committee structure in the referendum on local governance later this year.

They say:

we will be supporting what is officially called Committee Model, but is actually decision making by groups of elected Newham councillors. This system will ensure elected councillors will also have a say on decisions made by the council, ensuring differing opinions and voices are heard from across the borough.

Lib Dem leader of Sutton Council Ruth Dombey made a strong case for the committee structure at our meeting in December and we’re glad to see the local Liberal Democrat party agree with her.