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So far as regards the view that the role of Mayor should be banished, I have no real view. However, on balance I think the Mayor can serve to act as an ambassador or some such for a Town, and if the person selected is credible can promote the interests of residents. This I am mildly of the view that the role ought to be continued, provided the person is of distinction in terms of service.

However, having someone like Kazi Siddique in such a position (I am reliably informed that he remains confident of being selected as the next Mayor) can only be an impediment to the interests of the residents of Hyndburn. Can anyone here point out to me what good, if any, Mr Siddique has done since being elected as Councillor? No, thought not.