SIR, – Since my nomination for Horsham Rural City Council, I have been approached by various lobby groups to sign up to their agenda or pledge.
However, it would appear these lobby groups have failed to understand the legal role of a councillor.
These requests might seem innocuous. But phrases such as ‘once elected you will promote and support our priorities, both in your local community and the council workplace’ are troublesome.
The Local Government Act makes it very clear that the council workplace is the legal remit of the chief executive officer.