17: In Conversation with Councillor Steve Darling

Update: 2021-06-16

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In this episode of the Blind Spot, Mike Bell, National Public Affairs Lead for TPT and Sight Loss Councils, talks to Steve Darling, Leader of Torbay Council. Steve is the only visually impaired council leader in the country.

Mike chats to Steve about his experiences of leading the council and why it is so important for disabled people to consider a career in politics.

You can download the transcript here.

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17: In Conversation with Councillor Steve Darling

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17: In Conversation with Councillor Steve Darling