Feckin' how much of a pay rise??

[wiltshire builders]

Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
How do I get a job where I can vote on my pay cheque?

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I think it is important to distinguish between the different tiers of local government and not be tempted into slotting them all into the same pigeon hole. Parish/Town Councils in England are the first tier of local government giving people a say at a very local level on proposals which affect them and are often at the heart of a thriving local community, forming a key part of the democratic process. As a democratic socialist I believe any statuary body which devolves power away from the centralized bureaucrats who don’t understand the concerns of local people has got to be a good thing. Councillors who serve on Parish/Town councils are elected by the parishioners who reside within its boundaries and are registered on the electoral role. Concillors are not paid, but they can claim allowances/expenses in certain circumstances, most do not however. Just wanted to clear that up to avoid any misunderstanding.

With reference to the original post, I think the ‘we are all in this together’ club has a smaller fan-base than the mobsters which claim to be, ‘looking after your world’

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Sorry Graeme I just don't understand why Somerset Council does not collect ours not that it really matters. Anyway I was just trying to clear up the apparent misunderstanding that Parish councillors received payment. Back to the footie then Lol

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Graeme, please accept my apologies for correcting you earlier, I did not realise that Wiltshire is a unitary and not a County Council which now explains why I was confused (not very hard). I take it you have no district council in your area then?

[Snowy]

No, the 4 districts and the County Council merged in April '09 to form a Unitary.

Still separate though is Swindon Borough Council.