Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA North Ayrshire Council meeting was interrupted after a councillor was observed driving during a remote video call. Councillor Jim Montgomerie participated in the Zoom meeting with his phone appearing to be positioned on his car's windshield. Council leader Tony Gurney paused the meeting to question Montgomerie's ability to concentrate on council proceedings while driving. Provost Anthea Dickson warned Councillor Montgomerie about potential prosecution, although he contended he was driving 'hands-free'. A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson confirmed that elected members are aware of the established procedures and expectations for attending hybrid meetings. In fullScottish councillor dials into online meeting while driving carMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Councillor publicly scolded after dialling into virtual meeting while driving car
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA North Ayrshire Council meeting was interrupted after a councillor was observed driving during a remote video call. Councillor Jim Montgomerie participated in the Zoom meeting with his phone appearing to be positioned on his car's windshield. Council leader Tony Gurney paused the meeting to question Montgomerie's ability to concentrate on council proceedings while driving. Provost Anthea Dickson warned Councillor Montgomerie about potential prosecution, although he contended he was driving 'hands-free'. A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson confirmed that elected members are aware of the established procedures and expectations for attending hybrid meetings. In fullScottish councillor dials into online meeting while driving carMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
