[Gayle]

Issues like this are slow burners.

For instance, the Acc and Districts issue came out and initially there were a few nods of approval and early votes said that it was a good idea. But as time went on and there was more discussion about costs and implications, and as the few dissenters started to express their views more eloquently, the majority switched.

I suspect the same will happen with Town Councils. Yes, initially on paper it sounds a fine idea - give the people more power - but as costs come through and the full implications, interest will start to wane and the objectors will come forward.

Just my view.