It's kind of a cycle. Being a local councillor is a part time position with almost no pay, so you basically have to be retired with an interest in meddling. Local news is terrible at holding them to account and also has no money. Voters care mostly about issues that affect them directly (bins, and whichever planning policy is closest).
If the position of council chief exec (which is often very well paid) were elected, things would be different.
Oh, and the funding situation for councils is a mess.
If the position of council chief exec (which is often very well paid) were elected, things would be different.
Oh, and the funding situation for councils is a mess.