General Discussion
I should imagine Cllr Clatworthy rarely takes the time to read this forum. I'd love to see him comment though! All aspects of the expense of further education worries me, like you Lynne I have a child hoping to enter further education this autumn. I am deeply concerned about the costs involved but want to appear supportive. My worries are not so much for the A level time but what follows after, ...
I know it's a side issue but Cllr Channon is not affected by purdah as far as I can tell. I can only find her on DCC website listed as a Cllr so she is not up for re-election. The issue of transport for kids is important and I won't deny it but for Cllr Connett to be trying to make political gain at a time when he shouldn't (by law let's not forget) is wrong. He wants to be elected again so he ...
It's my understanding that Cllr Connett is up for re-election soon and as the councils have entered purdah should not be making party political statements to the media. Side issue I know but rather typical.
I keep reading and hearing people suggesting that Councillors are taking backhanders. Might I suggest that the proof is brought forward for us all to share in. That will certainly help me with my voting decisions in May. Won't hold my breath waiting, seems to be the usual, groundless whingeing that seems prevalent in Dawlish. I look forward to apologising when I'm proved wrong....
Worked this time! Sorry if there is a Carer here who has had my ramblings posted under your name!!
Just checking something, I logged on under my usual name but for some reason it came up as Carer - trying again.
I for one am looking forward to seeing who the Independent candidates will be. I have my political preferences but they should be kept out of politics at such a local level and I know that some of our current councillors feel the same way - I asked them! (the same councillors told me that it's virtually impossible to get elected as just one independent and that they vote for Dawlish not party ...
What a shame that someone who is trying to make a success of their business is knocked in this way. I applaud you in your efforts and renaming from the ridiculous Tummy Yum Yum is the best thing you could have done. I think it's obvious to all that the Piermont Place area of town needs taking upmarket - Mike Bailey has done a brilliant job on his premises and it's great to see others following ...
@FRONTERAMAN Just to point out that I know of 3 poss 4 current councillors (Town Council) not standing at the next elections - so at least one of the main parties will be looking for candidates. I'd like to see more independent candidates providing they are truly independent and just not stating their political affiliation or party membership (as I suspect will happen)
I hope all those critics of the councillors will be standing at the next elections in May. I look forward to reading their manifestoes. (Genuinely, I want to see what a difference can be made by those who are currently outside of council) Hopefully the mailshots will be better than the Lib Dem one through my door today - a load of twaddle and how sad to see that Mr Protheroe is standing again ...
