Posts Tagged ‘Democracy’

An interesting phenomenon is emerging in certain western democracies. It is a growing movement of what I describe as mainstream grass-roots people, who are now prepared to step up and play an active role in pushing to make a difference. People who are probably what was once referred to as the ‘silent majority’. People who are angry, annoyed, frustrated and who aren’t going to take it any more. Read the rest of this entry »

Section 232 of the Local Government Act 1993 asks ‘What is the role of a Councillor?’ Well according to the Act, the answer is, to represent the best interests of the residents and ratepayers, to provide leadership and guidance to the community and to facilitate communication between the community and the Council. Read the rest of this entry »