Sometimes you come back from a meeting really energised and full of hope that, however bad the council or the government or someone else may be – together we really are able to change things for the better. Yesterday was one of those – because Haringey Liberal Democrats had organised a meeting for anyone interested in becoming a councillor to find out more about what’s involved. Not only was the meeting packed full of keen, talented people – so many people wanted to come that we’re going to have to organise a second event too!

There’s a whole mix of factors behind this great display of interest in getting stuck in to improve and look after our communities – but from talking to people part of it I’m sure is the day-to-day local experience that people who have got good councillors can see the difference they make.