There is a perceived wisdom that the difference between our national Parliament and councils will be good for local government. This wisdom has been supported by a number of laudable national organisations. I do not find the public arguing for this. While members of the public come to me and other Members with a wide variety of issues – not only local ones – this is not an issue that has been brought to my attention. It is interesting to cite a number of national organisations as backing the call but it does not necessarily reflect public opinion.