Contrary to what our political masters would like us all to believe, we do not have people leading us from London who have a better understanding of how life works, or how we see, experience and feel about the lives that we live. Yet the way that government works and the way that the public … Continue reading Political decisions should always be taken at the level where they will achieve the most good
Tag: Tiers of Government
We never ask the right questions when it comes to UK Politicians and the Establishment
Top-down or centralised hierarchies depend on everyone other than those who benefit from the structures not being interested in the real detail of what is going on. They thrive when we aren’t asking the right questions about who really are the main beneficiaries of the process that is unfolding round us. We quite literally have … Continue reading We never ask the right questions when it comes to UK Politicians and the Establishment
Seat Blocking: The wrong parties, the wrong politicians, the wrong results and a door to democracy and good leadership that is welded shut
The top-down system that thrives on a culture of assumed deference to those in positions of influence, power or roles that traditionally attract cross-community respect is broken. Our system of governance is now dysfunctional to the point where many of the people who we should be able to trust for their integrity, purpose and ability … Continue reading Seat Blocking: The wrong parties, the wrong politicians, the wrong results and a door to democracy and good leadership that is welded shut
Being a Councillor can be very frustrating
As you go up the Tiers of Government, the more that politics and a war of ideas will become apparent with almost everything you will do. As Seats become part of much bigger authority areas, your vote can also feel very insignificant too and especially so if you are fighting against policy which is being … Continue reading Being a Councillor can be very frustrating
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