Monday 30 August 2010

Black September at County Hall

Monday 13th September will see the start of a very strange week at Cornwall Council, as it launches a series of "Star Chamber" meetings designed ultimately to identify the 2,000 jobs likely to be axed at November's emergency budget. What's a Star Chamber? Well, I suppose the short answer is that it was a medieval court system, introduced in the 14th century. Wikipedia offers this:
"Over time it evolved into a political weapon and became a symbol of the misuse and abuse of power."
Hmm. I'm reliably informed that these Star Chamber meetings will not be open to the press or public. The first official announcement of who has done what to whom will be at the October Cabinet meeting. Unless someone wishes to let me know earlier...

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