QUOTE (Darren @ Aug 16 2010, 12:36 PM)
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article...articleID=14267Now, I don't claim to know the ins and outs of local politics, but surely if a councillor resigns/dies etc. there should be a by-election called to elect their replacement. It's called Democracy.
Secondly, at 22, do they have enough life experience for the job? Fair play for getting involved, but is 22 too young?
To be honest, I'd much rather that the entirely ineffectual town council didn't spend any more money on its faffing around than it already does.
In my opinion it's an expensive tourist attraction that offers nothing that couldn't be hoovered up by WBC more efficiently and within the auspices of existing departments. Half of the town councillors are west berkshire councillors anyway.
Personally, I think the town council would be better served by having ONLY those around the age of 22 serving on it, because at least it would give those interested a stepping stone into politics and might invigorate the rather stale institution that it is.
How much life experience do you need to take care of a park? Run some allotments, rent out a market sqaure and spend hours debating the merits of negligable grants to various niche arts and crafts organisations?
Has anyone on this forum, other than the councillors themselves, ever sat in on a town council meeting?! Pulling teeth comes to mind.