The current interest in the tower at Tally Ho raises a number of important issues which can be addressed by the following questions.

Should the borough have an arts centre? If so, is Tally Ho the most appropriate site for it?

Should other uses of the site be considered which would benefit residents more?

Should a council involve residents at the outset in development possibilities of a site local to them?

Should the wishes of residents with respect to issues raised by a council be ascertained, considered, and complied with, or rather be given minimal attention, on the basis that residents are not in possession of the wider view available only to councillors?

Should it be possible to force a referendum on any issue by obtaining sufficient public support?

Should issues which involve relationships between a council and private companies be subject to special scrutiny and made public?

Should issues be decided on a basis of party politics rather than on the merits of the issues?

Should a council be permitted to grant itself planning permission when controversial developments are involved?

Or should such developments be automatically referred to by an independent authority, or be the subject of a public inquiry?

Should a council strive at all times to disseminate correct information with regard to any issue?

Philip Bowman

Lynton Avenue

North Finchley