Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 896147)

But it's the truth and I see it as part of my job to make sure the electorate are better informed about who we are and what we do. Since I got elected I have written several letters to every household, taken over running of the noticeboards and made as much of an effort as I can online to publicise what the Rishton councillors actually do.

I want everyone in Rishton to at least know who their councillors are because some of them still don't. When I am out in the village I always have some cards and a notepad with me so that if someone does present me with a problem it can be properly documented there and then. Whilst canvassing I have been able to report several things because some residents still don't know that a quick phonecall to any one of us could have dealt with it.

The fault lies with the councillors in most cases and in three years time when I go asking for people to vote for me again I would hope that most people at least recognise my name.

There really is no excuse for a politician who claims to represent the community and yet is never seen.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 896170)

I have seen My Tory councillor around 7 or 8 times since last May on the estate where I live, haven't seen hide or hair of her Labour counterpart

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 896176)

The same will be true of me in parts of Rishton, some areas take up much more of my time than others and so lots of residents still don't really know who I am. However, my previous statement still applies and if you have a problem then take it up with your councillors, that's what we're here for.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 896170)

I have seen My Tory councillor around 7 or 8 times since last May on the estate where I live, haven't seen hide or hair of her Labour counterpart

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 896147)

But it's the truth and I see it as part of my job to make sure the electorate are better informed about who we are and what we do. Since I got elected I have written several letters to every household, taken over running of the noticeboards and made as much of an effort as I can online to publicise what the Rishton councillors actually do.

I want everyone in Rishton to at least know who their councillors are because some of them still don't. When I am out in the village I always have some cards and a notepad with me so that if someone does present me with a problem it can be properly documented there and then

Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 896135)

As opposed to the Billions of £s and many thousands of lives , (many of them British) wasted on an illegal war (Iraq) co-started/sponsored by the ex leader of the Party of which you are so proud to support . :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by JCB (Post 896188)

I haven't seen any councillor of any party or any counterpart since last May .

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 896133)

All these factors I think form the basis of local election results which is shame. Councillor Britcliffe has wasted tens of £millions and under normal circumstances would never have been allowed anywhere near the leaders office.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 896972)

Would have voted in favour of proportional representation.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 897012)

I am interested to know why we are living in not normal circumstances, please explain what you mean Graham.

Originally Posted by keith higson (Post 897722)

Be very careful about Alternative Voting, we have here in Australia a similar system for the Federal Government, guess what some of the minority parties get in and stuff things up.