The story of the LibDem Stockport shenanigans over Padden Brook, Local Wildlife Site, protected amenity land is getting a lot of website views around the World, especially in California. Perhaps they will make a film. I have started casting it. Be prepared.
Imelda Staunton – Has an uncanny knack for playing sweet-seeming but ruthless characters. Councillor Angela Clark
Matt Berry channelling that smug, evasive local politician energy. Councillor Mark Roberts.
Beanie Feldstein who fits the role of a young, naïve, and wide-eyed local politician oblivious to the corruption around her. Councillor Rachel Bresnahan.
LibDem MP Lisa Smart would have to be Glenn Close.
Democratic Services – kind, principled people. How council officers should act.
Julia Roberts and John Krasinski
Approachable demeanour and warm expression, qualities that would suit a “decent local council officer” character.
Vicki Bates, Monitoring Officer – No idea who would play her.
Michael Cullen, Chief Executive. A character like Elizabeth, Captain Mainwaring’s wife, who never appears. No actor needed. He takes no part in the story – a bit like real life.
Liz Sykes, who apparently gets all of a dither at the mention of Padden Brook. Thelma Barlow? Mavis in Coronation Street.
Finally me. An old lady who muddles along and wins in the end. I suggest someone like Margaret Rutherford.
