A Labour councillor for Chiswick, Ranjit Gill, mistakenly attended and voted at a licensing panel meeting on 15 July before his official appointment. This led to a nullification of the meeting's decisions, requiring reconvening, which is expected to cost between £250 and £500. The confusion arose because council officers thought Gill was appointed; however, he was undergoing training and not yet an official member. Councillor Jack Emsley raised concerns about the breach of constitution at a full council meeting, prompting an apology from the director of law and governance for the oversight.
Ranjit Gill, a Labour councillor for Chiswick, attended a licensing panel meeting on 15 July, although he had not yet been officially appointed to the panel.
The meeting must be held again due to Gill's mistaken participation, which the council indicated could cost between £250 to £500.
Council officers mistakenly believed Gill had been appointed, leading to his inclusion in the meeting, despite him not being an official member.
Director of law and governance Benita Edwards confirmed there was a breach of protocol, stating that the meeting was not properly convened and decisions are null and void.
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