annedonnelly
Girl from the North Country
- Location
- Canonbie
Anyone voting yesterday?
- Thread starter PeteXXX
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Kingfisher101
Veteran
I will because even if who I vote for doesn't get in ( which they wont) its still a vote against the current councillor. All they are bothered about is maintaining their allowances not about the local community/area.
Some of the councillors here are on over 50K for chairing different committees etc. They would agree to absolutely anything to maintain that money. This is where the problem lies.
Some of the councillors here are on over 50K for chairing different committees etc. They would agree to absolutely anything to maintain that money. This is where the problem lies.
classic33
Leg End Member
Will you be counting them into 25's or 50's?I'll just have to hope it's exciting enough to keep me awake
Everyone on the opposite side of the table watching your every move. Don't drop one on the floor, whatever you do.
Make certain they keep their hands away and on their side of the table! They know the rules. And have fun.
Sterlo
Early Retirement Planning
- Location
- East Riding of Yorkshire
Nope. Police & Crime commissioner only. At the risk of being banned (or moved) I don't think it should be a political position.
Time Waster
Veteran
It's often a post retirement pension extending job for senior policemen or other public servants I thought. The politics being used as a vehicle to pay for the campaign to get them into position.
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
I can vote for the mayor (will be close) and local councillors here.
It's going to be interesting to see what happens in South Tyneside as the ongoing bin collection strikes (which have been an issue since November) have really hacked off the natives.
It's going to be interesting to see what happens in South Tyneside as the ongoing bin collection strikes (which have been an issue since November) have really hacked off the natives.
Time Waster
Veteran
It'll be fun next local election here. They've changed boundaries and ours have now joined with furness. This means that half get free green bin collections and half have to pay up. Whatever happens the faultlines are clear and whatever happens not everyone will be happy.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Thanks - I like to know what to expect
We've one better than that as he's standing down a big song and dance has been about and how it's wonderful. He's been a councillor, leader and MP. He was one for over 20 years in a safe seat. Retired then got magically selected and was back as councillor. Then they wonder why people have no time for them.
classic33
Leg End Member
We have the local elections and the joint office of West Yorkshire Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner tomorrow.
Both counted locally before the West Yorkshire Mayor and PCC votes go off to Leeds.
There's going to be tired fingers and sore eyes, along with silent promises of "Never again" from some working on the counts within the county.
Smokin Joe
Squire
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
I'm not bothering either. What the hell does a Police and Crime Commissioner do anyway? Seems like a total non job.
gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
Yup, I will be. Ironically, I will vote for a candidate whose ideology I wouldn't in a general election. Parish or local elections here, I will view for her because she has feet on the ground, is visible, engages with the community.
The others, no idea who they are, never see them, they only raise their heads above the parapet...about now, surprise surprise..
The others, no idea who they are, never see them, they only raise their heads above the parapet...about now, surprise surprise..
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
It seems like they don't know either. The candidates here are talking tough about zero tolerance policing etc, but that's the chief constables decision, not theirs. They have no say over operational matters, by law.
The role is one of financial management and strategic governance, and not one of the eejuts seems to realise that. They all think they're going to be the next T J Hooker.
annedonnelly
Girl from the North Country
- Location
- Canonbie
10's that get collected into 50's. You can't expect people around here to count past 10
All the sessions I've done so far have been very relaxed. We know it's important and everyone is doing a good job but even when there's been a minor panic no one has got stressed over it. I expect the team leaders handing out sweets helps.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Hong on you lot
Lets just be honest and admit that the important thing about tomorrow is the photos of
"Dogs outside Polling Stations"
That is what we all want!!
Lets just be honest and admit that the important thing about tomorrow is the photos of
"Dogs outside Polling Stations"
That is what we all want!!
