Opposition councillors say they’re being treated as ‘useful idiots’ in how Nottinghamshire County Council makes some key decisions. The Conservative-led authority has three cross-party bodies responsible for ensuring public services are working properly, holding leaders to account and developing policy proposals. The committees have made recommendations so far this year on business including reorganising recycling supersites and changing how school meals are provided. However, both Labour and Independent groups claim their opinions aren’t taken on board, and are used to rubber-stamp decisions …
