Blidworth Council’s Recording Row | Nottingham News

Blidworth’s parish council is sparking outrage after imposing strict new rules that force residents to pre-notify and position cameras in specific spots to record meetings — a move critics say undermines transparency, even though the law guarantees public recording rights. The feud began when someone used a Dictaphone, prompting the council to form a committee and draft policies they claim protect staff from “vexatious” requests. But tensions escalated: residents were asked to leave, meetings suspended, and one claimed councillors threatened police involvement. A banner even hid staff during a session. While recent meetings allowed filming, two residents still couldn’t speak during public Q&A. Council insists they’re balancing openness with safety, but locals demand full access — and officials are still investigating. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dfe5aec45588799b