It is natural to feel angry, but I’d prefer to say that I get disappointed with some. This maybe because they are following political lines (rather than listening to the people they represent) or maybe not working as hard as they should. What I like to do is to try and get on with everyone and encourage them.

What makes me disappointed is time it sometimes takes to get things resolved because party political issues.

Hi nbnb

I am not an angry person, but I do get frustrated sometimes when I feel that fellow councillors don’t listen and ramble on about nonsense; which often happens. That said, as I mentioned to another student, fighting isn’t the answer and I do try to negotiate to come to some agreement – if this is possible.

One of my strengths is that I am able to see both sides of an argument very few councillors have this ability but then that is part of politics. If they are members of a political party they have to follow what is known as ‘the party line’. This means they aren’t allowed a personal opinion only the party’s opinion. This is another one of my strengths as an Independent Councillor; I am answerable to you, the voter.

Thanks. Regards Gary.