Councillor Removed After Six-Month Absence | Nottingham News

A Nottingham councillor has been ousted after missing six straight months of council meetings, triggering a costly by-election set for August 20th. Elected just last year and once a Labour member, Nadia Farhat now sits as an independent — but her absence, last seen in January, has forced her out under local government rules. While the council insists the process was followed, critics argue irregular committee schedules may have unfairly disadvantaged her — especially for those without extra income to juggle work and civic duties. The by-election, expected to cost taxpayers £20,000, will open postal voting on August 5th — and Farhat’s allowance will be withheld as partial compensation. 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/b44c56a6217bb971