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		<title>What central government thinks about local councillors</title>
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		<dc:creator>Paul Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s Friday. Time for a bit of a laugh. This &#8216;Yes Minister&#8217; clip provides a rough outline: And on the wider perception of councillors, here&#8217;s Vic &#38; Bob&#8217;s take: Joking aside, if there is one thing that desperately needs rebranding, it&#8217;s the very idea of the Local Councillor. Related Posts:Jack Dee on local newspapers&#8216;Us Now&#8217; [...]]]></description>
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<p>It&#8217;s Friday. Time for a bit of a laugh.</p>
<p>This &#8216;Yes Minister&#8217; clip provides a rough outline:</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">And on the wider perception of councillors, here&#8217;s Vic &amp; Bob&#8217;s take:</p>
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<p>Joking aside, if there is one thing that desperately needs rebranding, it&#8217;s the very idea of the Local Councillor.</p>
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