Keeping the voters in touch

Yesterday we had a first – a three hour morning programme broadcast live on local radio from the Houses of Parliament; not debates or committee hearings, but a presenter working in the Central Lobby, with links to the studio for all the normal music, news & regular local features.

There were interviews with the (newly elected) local MP & with those from several of the neighbouring constituencies & with at least one Parliamentary official – all in the interests of giving local people a better understanding of what goes on & what we get for the salaries that we pay.

Technically all went very well too - I wasn’t listening with my ear glued to the set but did not hear any glitches. Presenters Holly Knebel in the studio & Ben Price in Parliament rose beautifully to the challenge.

Link
High Peak Radio

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