Wigan Council CEO says ' You need to hold your councillor responsible through the ballot box for their behaviour when casting your vote'

www.wigan.gov.uk/News/Articles/2014/April/Your-council-needs-you-says-Wigan-boss.aspx

Donna Hall Chief Executive of Wigan Council supports change on Wigan Council;

In a recent article on the Wigan Council website she recommends not voting for existing councillors and kicking them out via the Ballot box.

Donna Hall said: “I know people feel apathetic and that voting doesn’t matter but that really isn’t the case. Everything the council does is governed by Councillors and who you vote for really makes a difference.

“As part of The Deal, our informal contract with the public, we want people to be more active citizens and be engaged with the council and their communities. We’re a public institution belonging to every resident of the borough and your council needs you.”

Recent standards issues involving elected Councillors has also highlighted the importance of having your say. Donna Hall said: “The unacceptable behaviour of a few of our Councillors has attracted a lot of negative publicity for the council. A lot of the feedback we’ve been getting from the public has been asking why we can’t just get rid of these individuals.

“But that’s not how the system works. It’s the voters who get to pick who represents them. You need to hold your Councillor responsible through the ballot box for their behaviour when casting your vote.”