Sue Nicholas wrote:Thanks for that reply Howard.The last few years I was on the Council we did not get an increase in our allowances. An idependant panel set the rate each year,a number of Councillors are .interviewed. re their work load.When I was interviewed they were amazed at the hours I worked.Some years ago another Councillor phoned me re a housing problem concerning one of her residents who's boiler had broken down it was mid evening on a Friday .My daughter was home visiting and kept on asking me to eat my tea ,however I did not rest until after many phone calls this residents boiler was fixed.
On another occasion I recall a River resident turning up before 8.00 am as he had concerns re a boundary fence.I was not dressed to receive visitors at that time of day so I spoke to the resident from a window and hurriedly dressed .
Another resident turned up one day saw me at the window whilst iI was washing up tapped at the window and would not Ho away until I invited her in to listen to her problem.I have missed busses ,late for appointments etc always on duty yet people complain as they think Councillors are overpaid and useless.Try telling that to .my family.
You do get a few Councillors who do not go that extra mile but some deserve every penny and donot deserve the agro they receive.
I'm very grateful for the sacrifices you made, your humility in going about your work without feeling the need to tell us how wonderful you are is a lesson to us all.
We are indeed privileged to have you serving us, thank you.
