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WHITEHALL

Hated 'gagging' rule faces repeal

Communities secretary, Eric Pickles, is to rescind the loathed ‘predetermination’ rules preventing councillors from voicing strong and definitive opinions about local issues – such as controversial planning applications – before they vote on them.

Communities secretary, Eric Pickles, is to rescind the loathed ‘predetermination' rules preventing councillors from voicing strong and definitive opinions about local issues – such as controversial planning applications – before they vote on them.

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