HEN one thinks of a local councillor, it is easy to conjure up the image of a busybody, readily attending endless meetings about potholes, litter and public lavatories. It would be easy to give their activity little notice, particularly when the everyday drama of Westminster dominates the news. While it is true that many seek local office for the sole good of their community, it would be naive to assume their interests are limited exclusively to allotment allocation. Rather, council chambers can be hotbeds for radicals, providing a
