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North Down council faces questions after withholding key information in flag debate

You aren't allowed to know what councillors have said in writing about you the electorate

When your elected representatives are arguing that you will be disproportionately affected by a council decision, their written submission talking about you will be kept secret from you. This is the position of Ards and North Down council, regarding a vote on the union flag being flown at war memorials all year round. But, the decision raises fundamental questions about democracy and the public interest.

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