I attended my 'new member' induction at the council offices yesterday. After an introductory talk by the Chief Exec the five of us new boys and girls got a tour round the various departments where we were given more details on what goes on behind the scenes.
And for those of you out there who think the life of a Councillor is nothing but freebies and expenses paid junkets I should record for the record that I am now the proud owner of a pencil made from a recycled coffee cup. I knew there was a reason I wanted to be elected....
