Students at The King’s School quizzed councillors on local issues

Sidmouth Herald: Councillor and Ottery St Mary town mayor Glyn Dobson joined in the political speed dating event with year eleven students at the King's School this week. Ref sho 3380-05-16SH. Picture: Simon HornCouncillor and Ottery St Mary town mayor Glyn Dobson joined in the political speed dating event with year eleven students at the King's School this week. Ref sho 3380-05-16SH. Picture: Simon Horn (Image: Archant)

Pupils at The King’s School, Ottery St Mary, put political representatives through their paces at a ‘speed-dating’ hustings. A group from year 11 discussed topics such as housing, transport and lowering the voting age with town councillors and members of East Devon District Council. Councillor Phil Twiss (pictured) was named winner.