I had a very long telephone call from a Councillor last night trying to correct me in some of my reporting on WTC Full Council meetings.
I have never stated that Councillors do nothing.
In fact there are a ‘few’ Councillors who work nearly full time for the benefit of the town and community.
What I did & do report, was that when it comes to ward matters towards the end of the agenda, month after month after month ‘most’ Councillors have NO ward matters to report.
I well know that Councillors are dealing with ward matters – so why don’t they report them and let the rest of the Councillors and members of the public present be aware.
Naturally I am as interested as anyone – if a Councillor has a big campaign on Footpaths or Potholes – then I am able to ask MY Councillor why he/she isn’t doing the same for the Ward that I live in – let me know – let the rest of the Councillors know.
But there is always a ‘sting’ – maybe they are aware of these matters – because it has been discussed at meetings outside of the Town Council meeting?
So no I will back-track on my reports, I report as I hear – If I get things wrong (we are all allowed to make a mistake now and then) I will put it right pronto and if an apology is required (extremely rare) I will do that too.
Town Councillors are NOT paid, however they have stood on a political platform to be elected – once elected – they are accountable to the electorate and under governance of Standards which they have to sign.
I am accountable for what I write here – I am more than happy to enter into a dialogue on any issues I raise on this website.
I am totally open and transparent and do NOT hide behind pseudonyms on social networking sites.
I don’t expect everyone to agree with my views – but I am trying to be fare.
If Councillors want crediting for their hard work – why not set up a website like Cllr Dorling and update us once in a while – I am sure that Their Electorate would be most appreciative – 10 minutes once in a while is all it takes…..
