Hi politics fans, and welcome to episode five of Never Mind the Ballots.This week we have Green councillor for Clifton, Paula O’Rourke, and Lib Dem councillor for Knowle, Gary Hopkins, chatting about libraries, the scrutiny and Marvin Rees as a “popstar”. Hosted by political editor for Bristol Live, Esme Ashcroft, the episode kicks off with a discussion about the latest twist in the Bristol arena saga.The trio then debate the merits and drawbacks of setting up council services and assets - such as libraries and cemeteries - as independent trusts. Never Mind the Ballots is a podcast tackling the biggest political stories in Bristol. The show is hosted by Esme, who is joined each week by two guests who dissect the nuances of local issues. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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