PR has done us a disservice

THE longest-running national newspaper in the world, The Herald, will no doubt like others be filled for a few days with comment and analysis following the local government elections. With the system producing so many undecided results and some independents holding a balance of power, you may wish to reflect how such democratic indecision happens.

Multi-member wards are partly to blame. Some will say that was intended when proportional representation was introduced post-devolution. To what extent party politics disrupts good local governance must be considered. How often do communities suffer due to partisan wars polarising decisions and affording a clear run by the bureaucracy?

Alistair Campbell,

Howwood.