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Digital Development
I am off to the Digital Development Group to take part in a stocktake of what we have achieved over the last 22 months - and to think about what we should focus on next. I imagine that the use...more
I'm on my hols...
With 5,000 doors to knock in just over five weeks, and 10,000 leaflet deliveries awaiting... time for a little relaxation before the big push... more
Football News
No game for Gamesley’s reserves who’s tie was postponed, where as the first team may well have been left wishing there’s was too after more
Palterton Mission Fundraiser
On Saturday night, Kevin and I had a very enjoyable night out at Hillstown Community Centre. The event was a fundraiser for the Mission at Palterton. We went with friends and neighbo...more
Nick Clegg says the latest cash for influence scandal “beggars belief”
Speaking on yesterday's Politics Show, the Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg criticised those involved in the latest cash for influence scandal. Nick Clegg’s remarks were also repeated by Norman Bamore
UNIVERSITY CUTS PAVING WAY FOR TUITION FEES HIKE SAYS GREG MULHOLLAND
Commenting on the Government’s announcements of cuts to university budgets, more
The South of the Borough Community Plan is having an impact
A year ago the South of the Borough's Community Plan was brought to life in a workshop. Anyone was welcome was welcome to attend and participate, but we made sure that we invited leaders of as many lomore
Gordonbrock decant delay - a bit more info
I've been out and about in the ward over the past few days, spoken to a fair few residents and understandably the delay to Gordonbrock School's decant is the number one issue on many people's minds. Lmore
Latest news from Haggerston Safer Neighbourhoods Team
The latest Haggerston Safer Neighbourhoods team newsletter is out and can be found here.It includes information about the "Hackney Says Relax" campaign run in Shoreditch over the festive period. It almore
What’s new at County Hall
For my March 2010 entry in the Blog I thought you might like to read about some of the more positive messages that are coming from County Hall. This year the Council tax increase is the lowest it has more
Brave Hykeham lad awarded George Medal...
The exceptional bravery of our troops in Afghanistan is brought home by the posthumous award of the George Medal to a lad who went more
Great Britain
Sadly I typed my own name into Google (possibly not the first politician to do this!) and was impressed to see that my Blog in a Box entry came top but was not very impressed that my finger last...more
Oliver's Battery & Badger Farm Councillors
Oliver's Battery Recreation Ground Plans
Oliver’s Battery Parish Council has recently received planning permission for new sports facilities at the Recreation Ground. These comprise a hard-surfaced and partially fenced “multi-use games areamore
Penge Police Station - transfer of Front Counter Service
This statement from the Metropolitain Police confirms the success fo our campaign. Penge will be one of only four bases in the borough to have a public front dek: Further t...more
Shelter hits out at wrong target!
45 out of 323 councils in England 5 out of 40 counci...more
RED ROAD TRAGEDY THROWS UP SERIOUS QUESTIONS AND ALLEGATIONS - AN ENQUIRY IS ESSENTIAL.
The article below is similar to one which I printed a couple of days ago; I was contacted by the YMCA who strongly denied the allegations made by ‘Positive Action in Housing’ at the time and I printemore
Lichfield tourism
This survey is totally misleading and I believe the findings are not a true...more
Laughable Leaflets Mark 1
Election season is silly season this year. The race has started (sort of) and Labour are off -- running in clown costume, It's a Knock-Out style, with a knock-about leaflet as their baton.Glossy card,more
Sunshine and campaigning
It’s been a week of political year endings – party Spring Conference, our last full Council meeting at Bury Town Hall and LAP (local area partnership) meeting for Prestwich. With improving weather, wmore
