In this age where everyone has a camera, where every part of our daily lives seems to wind up on the Internet and where the presence of a camera is barely noticed, we were surprised to discover two incidents this past week where a government body has tried to restrict the use of recording equipment at their meetings. Read More…

At last week’s Colwyn Borough Council meeting, Council President Tonette Pray announced that no one would be allowed to take photographs at any meeting of the council without prior authorization. Her decision was explained by the borough’s solicitor, who said that cameras and picture-taking would distract council members from their business. I present the theory that council itself is a distraction from the proper governance of the town and its business. Read More…

COLWYN - The Colwyn Borough Council announced a list of rules designed to maintain order at their meetings, one of which prohibits the use of cameras for the purpose of taking still photographs. Read More…