The squeeze on budgets will take its toll and I’ve read a great deal of response to the stories of cuts in the press. This is why I would like to call on members of the public to get involved in politics. I’m not suggesting that you should run for Councillor, AM or MP (unless you want to), but instead of making your voice heard every election at the ballot box, make it heard from within the party of your choice every month. Every month, your ward should be holding meetings about issues that affect you. If not at ward level, then there are meetings held at a constituency level for all political parties. So, join the debate!
If you think politics doesn’t work for you, come and say voice how it should. Search online for your political party of choice, phone the secretary and get going. I’m sure, whatever party you choose, there will be a warm welcome for you.
Cllr Allan Rees, Blackwood
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