(06 May 2025, 8:56 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I have as much faith in Reform as I had in everyone else that's run DCC for the last ever, zero.
They're all much of a muchness, only in it for themselves!
As soon as a party is 'in power', they're worthless. Back when Labour ran DCC, the mother had an issue with the council, she got in touch with the Labour councillor for her town and was essentially brushed off. She got in touch with the Conservative councillor and within a few weeks, everything was sorted out. Not because the Conservatives are better, but because it looks good for them sorting out a problem Labour ignored!
It's all politics, it's all just a game to them. They're all as bad as each other, just in their own ways.
I'm not the biggest fan of Labour these days, but in both wards that I've lived in, I've had three excellent Labour Councillors that have always been really helpful. Even if they can't help, they've always extracted a full explanation for me.
Likewise I had two Independents and one Labour before I moved, and the two Indy Councillors were also really good and active.
It's a very cynical view to suggest that everyone gets into politics to play games or because they're at it.