‘Nasty Party Gagging of Councillor Steven Bridgett of Rothbury shows how the Tories expect to Control the Northumberland media in future’

In a recent article we the laymen exposed Northumberland Conservatives designed control of the press through the transfer of responsibility from democratically elected Councillors who represent the people to a series of private companies that will not be covered by laws allowing media reporters into meetings dealing with Council Business.

Today they are going one step further by denying a member of the opposition access to be able to speak with, and report locally on the good works the employees of Northumberland County Council do each and every day.

Councillor Steven Bridgett from Rothbury an independent member of Council has regularly reported on the weather in the Coquet Valley, and which access routes have been gritted and are safe for people to use.

Many people are eternally grateful for his input as it can save locals hours of frustration and for people traveling alone through one of the UK’s most remote areas the ability to reach home or work safely and soundly is paramount. We the Laymen know that this is a service second to none provided by a thoroughly well meaning Local Councillor.

Don’t let these nasty ungrateful Tories who want to stop all news of their misdemeanours and poor management being released to the people across the County drag you down and I hope social media support for your efforts shows just how bad they are.