The leader of Nottingham City Council is set to resign as a board member of a housing company after claims that his role represented a conflict of interest. Blueprint Limited was formed in 2005 and since then has worked on projects across the East Midlands, including the redevelopment of The Meadows.
But Cllr Mellen said the council has received advice from officers at the authority "in the last few months" about the position held by elected members on company boards. The issue was discussed at a full council meeting on Monday , following a question from Conservative Group leader Andrew Rule.
"This will happen in May, rather than in a rush, giving time for planning for the company so they can welcome and induct new board members." Cllr Rule said it was a "welcome move to resolve the conflict of interest" but questioned why it had "taken so long".
He only stepped down when someone brought it up. Had it never been mentioned he would still be on the board. Nuff said
Councillor in conflict of interest? I'm shocked, shocked, I tell you...