First I would not make any promises that I had no intention of keeping.
Second I would not follow the doctrine of any one Political Party.
Policies would be based on good old downright common sense needs of the Community.
Having been in business I believe that Councils should be answerable to their residents as Companies have to be to their shareholders.
In Industry efficiency and cost awareness are of prime importance, such should be the case in Local Government without sacrificing the quality of essential services to the community.
I would listen to the public but would not glibly agree to every request unless it was affordable and of benefit to everyone.
Plenty more where that came from! 
Can't fire all the ammunition in one go! 
So would you be wanting to join the Independent Group then? I suspect you would need to be aligned in some way or you would have absolutely no influence in meetings.
You would be surprised!!!!!
One does not have to be a member of the largest or any "Group", "Party" or what ever you want to call it to be effective. Any "Group" can make stupid decisions, as we witness on a daily basis, but often intelligent ideas put forward by just one, or even a few people, can be recognised by the "Groups" and adopted as a common sense answer to many a problem. The "one" is also in a position where he or she can lobby other Members and get ideas, and ultimately, decisions changed! A lot of it depends on the person and their background. I am NOT a politician, never have been and never will be. But I am, and have been, involved in many other aspects of life that give me an excellent background to serving the Community, efficiently, effectively and economically.
