Hadleigh Town Council has a new mayor. Penny Cook is said to want to see more young people involved with Hadleigh Town Council. Do you think this is a good idea?

I started as a councillor last year in 2010 and really enjoy getting involved with what happens in Hadleigh. I get involved all kinds of things in Hadleigh the most important to me is the entertainments committee. I have been involved with that for about 10 years now and last year i got the Babergh community achievement award which i was not expecting at all so it came as a BIG shock to me. People sometimes ask me why i get involved with all i do with the town as i dont get paid for it. The answer is the feeling of helping out and also having a say on behalf of people. Its good for someone to ask me a question then if i can do something about it i will try.

I agree we need more younger people with some younger views like my self, you only have to attend a few meetings a month and be prepared to have your say and want to make a difference to our lovely town of Hadleigh.