I struggle to see the value of party politics in local administration.
There are no political affiliations allowed at Parish Council level and I believe at County/ District level there should be none. All should stand as themselves and work for the community. I accept that people need to be paid, but this should come directly from central Government, not any political entity.
There are times when I wonder if party politics is an outmoded concept, and all those representing the people should be independent. Recent party politics in the USA have reinforced my view.
