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  Recently, Betley Parish Council passed a resolution at an extraordinary meeting.   The resolution passed, seemingly unanimously since no counter resolutions were recorded, might surprise those residents who take the issue of freedom of speech seriously and responsibly.   The resolution? To consider pursuing legal action for libel — against this blog. According to the official Minutes: “Members considered that the ongoing inaccurate statements being published in the blog, were of a libellous nature, and intended to discredit not only the Parish Council, but also individuals. RESOLVED: (a) That the Clerk makes provisional enquiries into the possibility of taking legal action for libel, against the author of the blog, together with the costs involved.” Surprisingly, no one from the Parish Council contacted the author of the Blog before this public allegation was made.   No evidence was cited, no opportunity was offered to clarify or correct anything either. ...

  At a recent Extraordinary Meeting, Betley Parish Council passed a resolution to explore the possibility of taking legal action against the author of this Blog for a 'potentially' libellous comment, relating to a post published on 15 June 2025. The post referred to was (Parish End of Year Accounts) and the offending section chosen was: “Fast forward to this year's accounts where £8000 has been earmarked to cover the cost of an election should one actually take place. The Parish Council has already advertised the vacancy for a seat on the Parish Council which will be in the form of yet another co-option. It would appear that other councils charge between £200–£800 to cover such an event. So perhaps it needs to be explained why Betley is envisaging £8000.” The content in question appears to relate to the Blog raising questions about election costs, including a comparison with charges made by other councils.  These comments were factual, civil, and made in good faith as part ...