Hi Barrwalk

Your absolutely correct, when you hold a public office you have a responsibility and need to gain respect, in my experience that includes responding to peoples problems and requests along with openess and accountability, otherwise it just looks as if there is something to hide.

I know that whatever a Councilor does, some will be in favour some will not, so it is a hard job to balance and it may always feel as though no one is satisfied but Minutes should be available for residents to peruse within a week of the meetings so that comment can be raised.

Whaley is very lucky to still have a parish Council, which should be fighting to achieve the best for the Town at every opportunity,Buxton should be a warning to all, once you loose it you loose the local aspect, in much the same way as the Borough Council now being administered from Staffordshire.

At some point people who choose to be a public servant but don't serve the community, will be removed, nothing is forever.

Mr Tyke,

As you well know in some aspects of local society there is much apathy and I think that you will find that the queue outside the Mechanics is much longer for coffee morning applications than it is for prospective town council candidates.

We live in a democracy and it is time perhaps for those that are unhappy, to offer to take the helm.  I understand that there may be vacancies in May 2011.  It will be interesting to see who joins the queue - roll up folks, a chance for your "fifteen minutes" and to look into the purse to see just what can be achieved with the contents therein.

Details of responsibilities can be found here http://www.whaleybridge.com/the-town-council/

Cheers

Oh! And for those for whom the spotlight may be too bright, there are many organisations in town that are open to fresh input, where much can be achieved without the glare.

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