The second episode discusses the Scottish local elections, examining top issues and potential outcomes.
As always, I seek to have nuanced, adult conversations with fascinating people. In that vein, this episode attempts to dig into the various issues facing local government, without the partisan political heat. The topics include issues of sustainable funding for councils as they grapple with a legacy of cuts imposed from central government in Holyrood. It also explores local issues ranging from bin collections, recycling, fly-tipping and dealing with poverty and addiction.
All guests participate assuming honest intent on each other’s part. And seeks to have sincere discussion concerning difficult topics. As G.K Chesterton once wrote, “Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly”, and this is the benchmark we strive for.
Please note, the first four minutes have a few audio gremlins, but the issue clears up afterward. Apologies for the sound issue.
The guests in this episode are:
Cllr Euan Blockley
First elected in 2017, Cllr Blockley is a self-identified unionist, Cllr Blockley is the Glasgow Tory Deputy Leader. A Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party councillor for Linn Ward, he is also Education Spokesman.
He can be found on twitter @EuanBlockley
Cllr Christopher McEleny
First elected in May 2012 as an SNP councillor for Inverclyde, he is now standing for re-election as an Alba Party candidate. He is also the General Secretary of the Alba Party nationally.
He can be found on twitter @ChrisMcEleny
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