Political disengagement is not healthy for local democracy. Whilst out canvassing, all Councillors will be familiar with the phrases “I don’t vote”, or “I’m not interested in politics”.
This week, Conservative Councillors for Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and local residents presented their petition to Calderdale Council’s Place Scrutiny Board for new play area equipment in the Bailiff Bridge Park, with Council officers and Councillors promising to help residents find investments