Rosco, I think some of the blame lies at the Tories’ door. There’s little doubt that austerity has detrimentally affected local authorities, across the country not just Ealing. However, Bell and co have used it as an effective smokescreen for their dubious activities.Also, there was a bounce in favour if Labour at the last local election thanks to Theresa May’s disastrous premiership. Those new Labour councillors have worked hard to implement the Bellist philosophy (hence our decimated library service).Finally, the inability of Ealing conservatives to land a blow on Bell and co is down to either incompetence or complacency.
Simon Hayes ● 2378d