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The Survivor’s Guide to Local Politics

From Gallery Walls to Council Halls: Women Who Lead (for International Women’s Day, 2026)

By Cllr Claire Sully | March 8, 2026 | 0

Recently I visited the National Portrait Gallery with my daughter, one of our favourite London haunts. Watching her immerse herself in the lives and stories on the walls made me think about how many women appear in those frames—and how many more have been written out of history because we so often see only “his…

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A Survivor’s Guide to Local Politics, blog 1: What’s important to me?

By Cllr Claire Sully | May 3, 2025 | 1

Bandit: Well, looks like this is the end of the line. Any last words?Cowboy (calm and firm): Maybe. But I’ve fought for what’s right. I won’t turn tail now, even if it costs me everything.[The bandit hesitates, gun still aimed.]Cowboy: Do your worst. I’ll stand firm, till the very last shot. Hello. Are you one…

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Recent Posts

  • Major fly-tipping incident cleared within 48 hours thanks to swift council action & local residents reporting.
  • Taking Control: Why Pilton Parish Council Commissioned Its Own Housing Needs Survey
  • A Turning Point for Mental Health: Why This Weekend’s Lib Dem Policy Matters
  • A Game-Changer for Rural Somerset: Why Glastonbury TrainLink Must Be in the New Transport Plan
  • From Gallery Walls to Council Halls: Women Who Lead (for International Women’s Day, 2026)

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