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What central government thinks about local councillors

Jan 23rd, 2009

It’s Friday. Time for a bit of a laugh.

This ‘Yes Minister’ clip provides a rough outline:

And on the wider perception of councillors, here’s Vic & Bob’s take:

Joking aside, if there is one thing that desperately needs rebranding, it’s the very idea of the Local Councillor.

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Posted in: Being a politician, Centralisation, Councillors.
Tagged: Councillors · Yes Minister

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