Well I am now a signed up District and Parish Councillor. I seem to be attending at least one meeting each night and there is a pile of paperwork I have yet to get to the bottom of. But I am enjoying the challenge and relishing the chance to make a difference.
I have joined the Independent Group on the District Council. This does not affect my status as a Green Party representative but does mean that I get to be on the Development Control Committee which is closer to my interests and skills than the other options I was offered as a lone Councillor.
I attended the Climate Change Conference "Moving to another World" on the 16th and witnessed the signing of the Nottingham Declaration by Jaki Salisbury the CEO of Mid Beds DC. The conference was very inspiring with a number of excellent speakers telling us what can be done to tackle this huge problem. Copies of the presentations can be found at http://www.midbeds.gov.uk/council/corporate/lsp/climate/default.asp I will be working to make sure that the Council now follow through on this commitment to take action.
Friday 25 May 2007
Friday 4 May 2007
The Election Result
The Count
David Thompson got 334 votes (one less than last time). However I got 612 (compared with 180 last time). The turnout was 54% (compared with 37% last time) which is exceptional for a local election. So thank you everyone who voted. With such huge support I feel very excited about what we might be able to achieve for Flitton, Greenfield and Pulloxhill.
Polling Day
The day was cold and grey but the support I received from Green Party members was overwhelming. We had people acting as "tellers" at each of the polling stations and also "runners" going around reminding people to vote. Thank you to Ben, Mark, Malcolm, David, Sarah, Natalie, Jan, Justina, Paul and Marc. Thanks also to Simon, Alan, Martin, Phyllis, Nick, Roy, Nick, Janet, Mel, Megan and Catrin for all the work leading up to the day. Thanks to all those who put up posters. And above all a big thank you to my family for supporting me through all this, especially my wife Clare and John whose birthday was on the 3rd.
David Thompson got 334 votes (one less than last time). However I got 612 (compared with 180 last time). The turnout was 54% (compared with 37% last time) which is exceptional for a local election. So thank you everyone who voted. With such huge support I feel very excited about what we might be able to achieve for Flitton, Greenfield and Pulloxhill.
Polling Day
The day was cold and grey but the support I received from Green Party members was overwhelming. We had people acting as "tellers" at each of the polling stations and also "runners" going around reminding people to vote. Thank you to Ben, Mark, Malcolm, David, Sarah, Natalie, Jan, Justina, Paul and Marc. Thanks also to Simon, Alan, Martin, Phyllis, Nick, Roy, Nick, Janet, Mel, Megan and Catrin for all the work leading up to the day. Thanks to all those who put up posters. And above all a big thank you to my family for supporting me through all this, especially my wife Clare and John whose birthday was on the 3rd.
Tuesday 1 May 2007
Canvassing
It has been difficult to keep up with this blog with so much going on. We have canvassed several hundred people in the Ward now and the response if overwhelming. It seems people are ready for a change.
A number of issues keep coming up. Traffic and road safety is one; planning and unsuitable developments is another. Lack of local services is one where I am hoping there will be some good news shortly, having spoken to someone who is keen to establish a shop locally. I have given them some guidance on possible sources of funding so watch this space.
In the meantime this is a good time to remind everyone to support what services we have. The organic farm shop at the foot of Flitton Hill goes from strength to strength with a wide range of vegetables (many local produced) and also fruit (see http://www.flittonhill.co.uk/).
A number of issues keep coming up. Traffic and road safety is one; planning and unsuitable developments is another. Lack of local services is one where I am hoping there will be some good news shortly, having spoken to someone who is keen to establish a shop locally. I have given them some guidance on possible sources of funding so watch this space.
In the meantime this is a good time to remind everyone to support what services we have. The organic farm shop at the foot of Flitton Hill goes from strength to strength with a wide range of vegetables (many local produced) and also fruit (see http://www.flittonhill.co.uk/).
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