Would you be tempted to get involved in local politics? Why not? The city needs 'fresh blood,' according to the council leader
Young and diverse residents are needed to become councillors in Lincoln, as the city’s longstanding Labour leader said he’s looking for “fresh blood”.
Asked whether he had adopted an heir, Councillor Ric Metcalfe, who leads the City of Lincoln Council, said he had “no plans at the present time” to retire from his position, after 40 years in local politics. “We’ve had a modest amount of success with one or two new younger people who have become councillors and very welcome that is too,” he said.
He pointed to national surveys such as those carried out by the Local Government Association, which show a bias towards male, middle class, white councillors with an average age of early-to-mid 60s.There was a 60%/40% split between male and female councillors.Around 92% declared themselves as heterosexual or straight, with 3% being gay or lesbian, 2% bisexual and 2% other sexual orientation.Labour leader Councillor Ric Metcalfe looks on as the votes are counted at the May 2022 elections.
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