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Less · 22-09-2017, 16:59

Isn't it about time that if we have so called 'community leaders' influencing our day to day living that all the community gets a chance to decide who it is that represents us?
I for one am fed up with with the situation being allowed to carry on the way it is.

I site for example the year of 2006, I lived on Holland St a nice end terrace house just needed a few modifications to bring it up to date.

No, this could not be, that area was to be demolished and everyone moved.

I went to a meeting it was organised by the Council to explain the future for the area, it was packed.
The guy in charge explained how these changes would benefit the area and that he was in close communication with the 'community leaders' about all that would effect the people in the area.

Excuse me, said I but I don't have a 'community leader' I am represented by a Councillor and an M.P. which of these people will ensure I am kept informed?

This caused a slight commotion which included an English speaking Asian standing up and informing me he was a 'community leader' and would ensure that all the community was informed of developments.

This of course didn't happen no-one kept me informed.

The Guy from the council did come up to me after the meeting however to inform me that unfortunately I was part of a minority in the area and couldn't expect the same amount of detailed information as would be given to the 'community leaders'.

Why not? I had asked after all surely if as you say I'm a minority then I should get extra attention so that I don't miss out on what the areas majority are getting?

Ah I'm sorry he replied, it doesn't work like that.
after all we can't give you preferential attention.

Well over 10 years have gone by I was moved, I am in a land nothing like I was used to and still 'community leaders' seem to get more attention much to the detriment of myself and the others of the white minority left in this area.

Isn't it about time that 'community leaders' represented the whole of the community and not just those that attend a Mosque every Friday.

If 'community leaders' are to continue it's about time everyone has a chance to vote for which one represents them?

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