So here we are in the brave new world of the Cornwall unitary council, out canvassing tonight I called on a house with the woman answering the door was wearing a Caradon Council t-shirt “ oh” she said ,“I work in government all the time I’m not interested in politics” others seemed surprised that the council had changed.
On their minds was more mundane things like dog pooh (61000 visits on kit hill each year apparently- how they know that I’m not sure but the person who talked at length about this seemed certain of her figures) and parents parking their cars twice a day as they pick up their kids at the nearby school.
Yet in the party we have had many an angst meetings about it, some councillors and members have even left the party, such is the strength of feeling.
But that’s how it is, most people don’t really care as long as someone is there to resolve the dog pooh issue, oh and the parking. And why should they?
I mean does it really matter if it is unitary or not as long as it works and serves the public. Isn’t that just good government? Of course it’s early days but I am hopeful after all the council has been through that it works out okay.
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