A council member attends a meeting with the local football club and promises the club new lights. Is the council member able to make this sort of decision on behalf of the local government?

Answer: No

Councils can only make decisions as a group at council meetings or committee meetings. Individual council members cannot make decisions on behalf of the council, nor make a promise of a particular outcome.

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