I AM dismayed to note the increase of political influence on town council discussions and decisions. While I was mayor andcouncillor I stood as a Conservative.
But never thought or acted otherwise than in the interests of Ledbury.
My interest was in serving the town, and I never even thought I was a Conservative.
Of course, it was different when I stood as councillor on the county council.
The perspective was broader.
But town council matters should be a matter of taking the views of the residents into consideration at all times, coming to a decision and acting accordingly.
I can also say it was a happy time to serve when I did.
Happiness seems to be in short supply now.
Mary Cooper
Ledbury
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