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Why Don't We Vote In Local Elections?

Less than one third of the electorate decided to take part in this year's local elections in Northamptonshire; turnout was just 31%. What can be done to reingage people with local politics?

Less than one third of the electorate decided to take part in this year's local elections in Northamptonshire; turnout was just 31%.

So what can be done, if anything, to reconnect people with local politics and how will the main parties approach their roles in the new County Council?

Stuart talks to Councillor John McGhee, Leader of the main opposition Labour Group on the new Council, and to Councillor Jim Harker, Leader of the controlling Conservative Group.

Plus:

* Northampton Town make it to the Play-Off Final - verdicts of reporter Jon Wilkinson and Cobblers legend Terry Angus

* Cobblers at Wembley, Saints in the play-off semi - ticket details for both

* substance misuse rehabilitation centre plan in Kettering town centre is criticised by local retailers

* a Kettering bridal shop features again in a 91热爆 Two documentary about family businesses

* the Managing Director of an Irthlingborough company meets the Prime Minister to discuss issues facing British businesses

* Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust is 50 years old on Saturday and all this week on breakfast we're looking at its history and work

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Tue 7 May 2013 06:00

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  • Tue 7 May 2013 06:00

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