[Gayle]

I like Dorothy a lot and I'm sure she's got the best intentions in mind for Ossy but the fact is she doesn't live there. I think a councillor should live in the ward they represent - I think an important part of being a councillor is representing your neighbours and trying to benefit your own area.

I was offered the opportunity of standing for a 'safer' seat but it wasn't the one I live in. I strongly believe that you need to live in your own constituency to be able to represent but Jaysay before you have a go at Cllr Westwell for not living in her constituency take a look at the Conservative party on HBC - they don't all live in their own ward, do they?