I have never really considered the process behind the election of Councillors until recently. I have been amazed how much thought, care and attention goes into standing. This along with the anxiety of putting oneself up for public examination must mean it is not to be considered lightly. I'm hoping the effort we put in late last year and early with our New Councillor Seminars, this will mean our Councillors, when elected, will have a good idea of the expectations they will need to meet to be a successful councillor.
The elections have also triggered a review of the place that we cast our votes, the Polling Station. Initiated by central government this review asks local people for suggestions for improvements to the locations we use so if there is Polling Station not up to scratch please let us know and we will advise Electoral Services at Calderdale MBC.
