Most people are not surprised that the abolition of the district councils and the formation of Cornwall Council has not produced any savings (West Briton 25.2.2010). The Green Party, along with many groups and individuals always opposed the formation of the unitary council. We knew it would be expensive, and would not create any 'added value' for the people of Cornwall. We are sure the only people who have been beneficiaries are the host of consultants who were no doubt required, and the senior managers of the new council who seem to be 'doing very nicely thank you' on their new inflated salaries.
The Green Party have always opposed any moves to centralise power whether that is in regard to decisions being made by the increasing number of unelected regional and national quangos, moves to centralise control of our fire and ambulance services etc. etc. The people of Cornwall must have more rather than less say over how our lives our run, and where possible those decisions should be decentralised to local communities at town and parish level. With so much disinterest in politics the increasing move to centralise power only alienates people further and does not encourage people to get involved in decisions that serious affect their lives. The news that centralising Cornwall's services under the 'One Cornwall' banner has not saved any money either just adds to the folly of this policy decision. Had the people of Cornwall been consulted properly regarding the formation of Cornwall Council, the Green Party is sure they would have rejected the move, our local democracy would have remained more intact, and the council tax payer would have been 'quids in'. That would have been a 'win-win' for us all.
Ian Wright
Green Party Candidate for Truro and Falmouth
01872 501374
Wrightian298@aol.com
www.cornishgreenparty.org.uk
www.greenparty.org.uk
www.ianwrightgreentrurofalmouth.blogspot.com
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