I MAY be the only Wirral resident who was not aware that we can view council meetings online.

So, when I read the article in the Globe about the disappointing lack of viewer engagement, I jumped right in and spent two riveting hours engrossed in the antics of the planning committee on Thursday, June 20.

Please don’t stop this facility as I shall be a regular viewer now and would encourage others to do likewise.

It is both fascinating and alarming to see how easily unsuitable applications get through.

Equally, it is so interesting to note who votes for them.

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