Gedling Borough Council's leader has revealed the authority is no different in making tough choices
Spiralling energy prices have been placing a huge burden on households across the country, with many of us trying to cut back despite financial packages of help introduced by the Government. As it too faces rocketing prices, with the cost of heating one of its three swimming pools now standing at £90,000, Gedling Borough Council's leader has revealed the authority is no different in making tough choices.
He said: "It is always difficult, people moan and groan about it and quite rightly so because it's become another mortgage. The thoughts are deep and long, we probably start putting the budget together in September. But rising bills are just one of the issues currently being faced by Cllr Clarke's constituents in Gedling. A Nottinghamshire Police inspector recently condemned the "ridiculous" actions of nuisance bikers in the area, with the force reporting an increase in the number of people riding motorbikes dangerously.
"You've got to get absolutely on top of these people and get them through the courts. But it's not just about banging people away, it's looking at what made them like that." When asked whether this new role is something he would consider, Cllr Clarke said: "I'd like to, but when you get into the politics of it, there are always the favoured ones that tend to get their way through and it's frustrating." But when asked about the broader merits of devolution, Cllr Clarke said he believes it could improve the way in which politicians across the East Midlands work together.
Despite not particularly enjoying the political side of life as a council leader, it's politics that will be top of the agenda over the coming months as Gedling Borough Council will be one of the authorities across the country where local elections will take place on May 4. Cllr Clarke said he his confident of Labour's chances, with the party currently having 29 seats compared to the Conservatives' eight and the two held by the Liberal Democrats.
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