It is canvassing the opinions of town halls throughout the UK to see if the switch would lead to a greater turnout at elections.

Hardly surprising when you consider how few people bother to exercise their right to vote.

In May, the turnout in Calderdale for the local government elections was a disappointing 38 per cent.

Just over 60 per cent turned out in the Halifax constituency for the 2005 General Election.

People, the argument no doubt goes, have more time at the weekend and are likely to encourage other family members to join them at the ballot box.

And moving days would be such a simple solution to a long term problem.
Except that it would not work, no matter how much politicians might hope it would.

Because as the incumbent Government and those who have gone before knows only too well, the real reason for low turnouts is voter apathy.

Rightly or wrongly a commonly shared thought among a large chunk of society is that no matter who occupies Number 10 their views and feelings will never be represented to their liking. So to them it really does not matter who is in power.

At town hall level, certainly in Calderdale, where councillors are far more accountable for their actions, the opinion on this idea is that it is a non-starter.

The cross party Corporate Services Committee rejected it and now each party group will be asked the same question. It is a safe bet their conclusions will be the same.

Thursday is the traditional day for elections. No window-dressing like switching days will galvanise voters in their masses.