Can a councillor speak for the Council to oppose a planning application and then speak as an individual for it?

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counterpoint · Answer 1 · 2017-12-08T10:37:21+0000

I can't see anything that would stop them. It is conceivable that a councillor might take one view on what is best for the community and another as their own personal opinion. Although it does seem rather odd!

Can a councillor speak for the Council to oppose a planning application and then speak as an individual for it?

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