Cllr

British

abbreviation

Councillor

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The council's deputy leader Cllr Garry Bridges said the council had "always been clear" that Pride should go ahead this year.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Cllr Hay said the Lib Dem group would always prefer to proceed with an election as planned.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Cllr Barrett declined to comment, while Cllr Ford has been approached by the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

Cllr Jim Clune told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "We have grave concerns that from a planning perspective, the hotel or the premises is not being used as set out when planning permission was given."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

Cllr Allan Casey, the city convener for addiction services, said it had been an "intense first week" for staff, with 131 users.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

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