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Thamesfield Election 9 November

Nothing personal against John Locker, whom I don't know, but could Thamesfield voters please elect anyone other than another dysfunctional Tory when they vote on 9 November. The election is an opportunity to elect someone who cares about the community.

Lewis Stanton ● 2879d76 Comments

Thankyou Andy for the clarification.“Used to be very interesting though when it was 31-29 if someone went to the loo....and the opposition called for a vote whilst they were out.”I now have the mental image of lots of crossed legs lol.

Sue Hammond ● 2855d

Sueits  a majority vote of the relevant committee and then to the executive for approval. the opposition can also request its referral for decision to full Council and again this is passed by majority vote.therefore its usual that the largest party would win any of these votes as they have the largest number of representatives on all Committees. Its the same across all Councils.Used to be very interesting though when it was 31-29 if someone went to the loo or was absent and the opposition called for a vote whilst they were out.

Andy Pike ● 2855d

Which just shows that people power is far more effective than the Town Hall compliant Councillors, whatever party they represent.  Considering the fact that there are 60 Councillors, (presently 38 Conservative, 19 Labour, 2 Independent and one vacancy), do they all have to agree on an issue e.g. the Tooting tree fell or would it get approved by a majority vote? Does anyone know how the system works or how these decisions are made?

Sue Hammond ● 2855d

Mind you, Tory Thamesfield councillors did try to lop off and privatise part of Wandsworth Park recently – as reported on the SW15 website and discussed on this forum. And if they didn't actively support the application (and I have never known them to dare disobey Town Hall decisions in the past) they certainly did nothing to oppose it.The trees on Tooting Common will - eventually - grow back – but what the council and its councillors proposed in Wandsworth Park was far worse:  a permanent loss of amenity for residents.The planning application was only thrown out because of a strong and very public campaign by local residents against it. And it is by no means the only example of such behaviour by the Thamesfield councillors and the council. Another recent example involved the scouts' hut on the Thames towpath. Again, it was thanks to campaigning by residents that stopped the council in its tracks.

David Austin ● 2855d

In today's Evening Standard.I doubt any Conservative Councillor would get in in Thamesfield if they did this to Wandsworth Park.Instead it was Tooting Common's 140 year old trees that got the chop.https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/the-tooting-chainsaw-massacre-felling-of-140yearold-trees-cost-taxpayer-more-than-800000-a3667356.html

Adrian Pearce ● 2856d

Interested to read how the local Labour candidate was selected, in a local meeting with local people.By all accounts this was not what happened with their parliamentary candidate a few months back.  He was imposed over the local party's heads by their central office.  What's more, his reward for doing well against the incumbent was to be told he can't stand again in Putney as the central office has selected this constituency as one to have a female-only shortlist.  He has not hidden his annoyance at this - see the short interview with him at the Labour conference.This all looks rather less 'democratic' than the selection procedure for the local ward candidate.

Jonathan Callaway ● 2860d

Nick: I think it's great to hear someone personally vouch for the candidate on the basis that they really care for the community. I would point out though that Sue sneered no more than you did with your original comment about "Govinda's mate". Had you endorsed Ms Warren from an unaligned position, as an authoritative voice who apparently has made real gains for the community, this would count for much more - but in fact you identify yourself as a member of the local labour Party - so what else would you say?Looking at the front page, as a discerning voter with some experience of selecting people for posts, one wants to see what people have actually DONE and it is disappointing that there is more information about Mr Locker's cv, in terms of actual achievements, than the other candidates, the previous careers of whom are not much described.  I hate the Daily Mail too. It is poisonous and the symptoms of its poisoning are widespread. The cartoons are good though.

John Shawcross ● 2860d

No conspiracy theory Nick I was basically just agreeing with John that it’s quite possible to manipulate the outcome of an election when the number of voters is small, that’s all.  Disappointed to see another tedious Daily Mail sneer, especially from you.

Sue Hammond ● 2861d

Sue, just a very ordinary gathering of local residents who are members of the Thamesfield Labour Party. You can put your conspiracy theories in a box lined with the Daily Mail before you throw it out.They elected someone who really cares about the community she actually lives in. Which is why I’m voting for Sally Warren.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2861d

“It takes less than half a dozen members of Momentum (or of the SWP) to sway a vote in a meeting like that. However, the process is apparently transparent and may be described as "democratic".”Yes and it would be very easy to manipulate the outcome when only 25-30 people are casting votes. For instance, if one candidate had 10-15 of their friends turn up and vote in his/her favour their success would be virtually guaranteed.  Of course I’m not suggesting this was the case but tactical voting is always a possibility, even at a low level election such as this one.

Sue Hammond ● 2861d

http://www.putneysw15.com/default.asp?section=info&page=evthamesbyelec003.htmJust two, the Green and the Labour candidates, live in the ward.One, the Lib Dem, says he lives in Putney but is of course meaning the Putney constituency.  He does in fact live in Southfields.The Conservative merely says he lives Wandsworth but I assume given his history it is really Balham / Tooting.

Adrian Pearce ● 2861d

Thanks for the information. It takes less than half a dozen members of Momentum (or of the SWP) to sway a vote in a meeting like that. However, the process is apparently transparent and may be described as "democratic".I am still in the dark as to how Mr. Locker was selected as a candidate.It seems unlikely that he was chosen by Mr. Govinda with no input from the local party. My best guess would be that some consultation process or vote took place.

John Shawcross ● 2861d

Andy, actually not a bad turnout for a local ward selection meeting on a cold rainy night. I doubt the total Conservative membership is as high overall in Thamesfield. By the way, sorry for typing Southfield in a previous posting. Of course the ward JL represented was Bedford, at the far end of Wandsworth. No idea where he lives.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2861d

25 to 30 absolutely massive number if the other parties are similar in number then it's  a very poor reflection of the interest in democracy

Andy Pike ● 2861d

What has Southfields got to do with it ?

Andy Pike ● 2861d

All registered Labour Party members in the Thamesfield Ward were invited to a selection meeting. I believe the total number is around 200, or perhaps higher. Three candidates applied and provided written statements about themselves and why they wanted to stand. Approximately 25/30 (I didn’t count them) people attended the selection meeting itself, and having considered the statements, discussed a total of four questions that would be addressed uniformly to all candidates by the Chair. The candidates in alphabetical order then came to give a five minute presentation before answering those questions. All members present voted. The ballot papers did not indicate who had voted for whom. There was an Observer from the Wandsworth Labour group to make sure the rules were followed exactly.Unfortunately one of the applicants was not able to attend and sent apologies. Ballot papers were  handed out after the two presentations were finished and the candidates had left the meeting room, with each of the three candidates being ranged in order, or not at all, by the members present. This was done by writing 1,2, or 3, or nothing against the names, depending on individual choice. These were then handed to the Teller who counted the votes cast by secret ballot. Sally Warren received the most votes and was congratulated. The other candidate was thanked. I hope that helps clarify how the selection was made. I attended and was very impressed by the scrupulous and friendly way the whole process was handled.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2861d

Votes cast how - at a committee, at an open meeting, from ward party members, from borough party members? By show of hands, ballot papers...? FPTP? And how many people actually voted?The Labour movement has some form here.

John Shawcross ● 2862d

The candidate selection process should be transparent I agree, although however they were chosen won’t make any difference to the outcome.

Sue Hammond ● 2862d

It would be interesting to hear from a Conservative local party member about whether there was a selection meeting and how they chose John Locker. The Labour Party certainly held one, and three candidates were considered. Sally Warren was selected from them, with a majority of votes cast.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2862d

I bloody hope not!  I have a feeling that any Conservative candidate would be disparaged in some way or another by some members on here.

Sue Hammond ● 2862d

Is that how candidates are selected - Mr. Govindia chooses them?

John Shawcross ● 2862d

Sounds about right to me, Nick. Mr Locker doesn't live in Putney, let alone Thamesfield. Mind you, the two existing Thamesfield councillors may as well live on Mars for all the good they do locally. So perhaps where they live is not that relevant., as Sue suggests. This is a chance for three new candidates to bring something new to the table - something that could sweep away the complacency and total disregard for residents that we have come to expect from the current two councillors.

David Austin ● 2862d

Sue - just that. He is a close supporter of Ravi Govindia and he used to be on the Executive Committee when he was a Bedford Councillor, until he failed to get enough votes to retain his seat. Govindia obviously thought the Thamesfield by-election was a way of getting him back on board rather than waiting for the election in Bedford Ward. I’m a little surprised that he didn’t want to wait until May 2018 when the next election for all London Councils will be held and run again there. Maybe he saw the writing on the wall in Southfields.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2862d

“Govindia’s mate John Locker”What do you mean by this statement Nick?

Sue Hammond ● 2862d

He is Head of Industry Engagement at TalkTalk according to his LinkedIn profile.

Jonathan Callaway ● 2862d

Safe seat? Justine got a bit of a shock at the General Election. Not so safe anymore. By the way, does anyone know what Govindia’s mate John Locker actually does for a living? Nothing about this in his profile on SW15.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2862d

I think that John Locker has  possibly been lined up for a safe seat in Thamesfield for a while now. It was known that Jim Maddan was planning to retire when his term as Mayor ended.

Caroline Whitehead ● 2863d

On looking at the Bedford Ward election results for 2010 and 2014 it appears to have been a close call between Consertive and Labour on both occasions, with Labour just tipping the scales in their favour in 2014. Alexander Jacob, the other Tory councillor also lost his seat in 2014 so I don’t think this was a loss of confidence in John Locker in particular, unless you know different Nick?  Perhaps it was just a general swing towards the other main party because the electorate wanted change?  This trend has sweeping through politics for quite some time now so anything could happen.It appears that John Locker has already been campaigning on various issues regarding the High Street so no surprise he’s now standing as a Thamesfield candidate in order to follow through with his plans.

Sue Hammond ● 2863d

The Wards at that end of the Borough are gradually changing their allegiance towards Labour. Graveney, Furzedown and Tooting Wards are now totally Labour and, as you say Nick, nearby Bedford has only one Conservative councillor. The Wards to the west are still the Conservative stronghold - with of course the honourable exception of Roehampton.At the moment I make it: Conservatives: 37. Labour: 19. and Independent Alliance: 2 (both ex-conservatives).

Caroline Whitehead ● 2863d

I wonder why John Locker lost the support of his constituents in Bedford Ward? I see that there are now two Labour and one Conservative Councillor.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2863d

Nick: You are right to draw our attention to this. For a start some CIL money could well be spent on floodlighting the Bridge. This has been a subject discussed on the forum since 2012. Various promises have been made by the late Jim Maddan and others. The latest, from Mike Ryder, says that it will happen but not yet, as amongst other things, the Council has to "finalise the funding".

Caroline Whitehead ● 2864d

As many of us know the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is paid by Developers into a fund so that Wandsworth can allocate the money to local infrastructure and community projects. It is a a lot of money. The recent WBC Policy Paper 17-227 published on the 3rd July 2017 (https://democracy.wandsworth.gov.uk/documents/s51219/17-227%20-%20Wave%204%20-%20Wandsworth%20Local%20Fund%20CIL.pdf) sets out the background and how the money will be allocated going forwards.Just 15% of the CIL money is allocated to local projects, the rest being available for central Borough needs (whatever they may be). The projects to be funded from the WLF are typically over £20,000, and all proposals have to be supported by local ward Councillors.As a matter of interest the amount of CIL collected in total at the end of March 2016/17 is £70,833,520. Our Conservative Councillors as a group are responsible for how this is spent, or not spent. The total neighbourhood CIL is 15%,or £8,002,555. Of this some £2,070,172 is allocated to Putney. The amount of unspent WLF at the end of 2016/17 was £1,415,684, with £999,390 approved.The “Executive Committee” when considering Paper 17-227 were considering proposed projects of what they call “wave 4” proects to be funded. There were no projects related to Putney (including Thamesfield) at all. As far as I can tell just one Thamesfield project, the improvements to Leaders Gardens’ had an uplift request from £51,000 to £60,330.All of this leads to some questions our two Conservative Councillors must answer during the election, as well as the Candidates.1) Why are there so few Thamesfield projects? Why did Cllrs Madden, Torrington and Ryder not do more? What do they think the so far unallocated WLF funds should be spent on.2) How should the many millions of central CIL money be spent throughout the Borough?3) Why is the Council sitting on so much cash?Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2864d

We have invited all 4 candidate to send their bio and campaigning summaries for a Meet the Candidate article - just waiting on one and it will be on the front page

PutneySW15 Editor ● 2864d

"What I would like to see a Thamesfied Cllr who lives in Thamesfield and who cares about Thamesfield, and is concerned about issues which concern residents, whatever their political views."For me a candidate's policies are more important than their postcode.  It could also be argued that someone who doesn't actually live in the Ward would be more determined to get to know the residents and any problems that exist, and would work even harder to resolve them.

Sue Hammond ● 2864d

I am the last person to try and defend any administration led by Edward Heath. The less said about that individual the better.The record inflation rate of 25% + was however recorded in 1975 under labour, and the Winter of Discontent was in the final months of a full labour term. Perhaps bin bags going uncollected and bodies not being buried due to Labour's capitulation to their union paymasters is also just a figment of my imagination/political propaganda ?

Mike Harris ● 2865d

In terms of this election, I’m not so concerned about national politics, or even local politics.  What I would like to see a Thamesfied Cllr who lives in Thamesfield and who cares about Thamesfield, and is concerned about issues which concern residents, whatever their political views. It’s my experience that the current Conservator Councillors (and Maddan) are not keen on getting involved in anything which may ruffle the ‘rotten borough’s’ feathers.Ryder and Torrington simply refuse to engage if it doesn’t suit them.  Their neighbours ugly land grab at Wandsworth Park is a prime example.When asked to provide support, deafening silence from Torrington or a convenient excuses from Ryder, using his secondary role on the planning committee to not get involved.Electing a Labour or Green who lives locally won’t make a blind bit of difference to the rates, or to WBC flogging of playing fields to save £50k or threatening charities when it suits them.  But it may get a voice that will take some interest in Thamesfield concerns, rather than sitting back and collecting the generous allowances while patting themselves continually on the back.

John Cameron ● 2865d

Referring to one of your earlier pro-Labour posts, how can the local council improve air quality? Are not all the relevant policy levers in the hands of the Mayor and central government?Services such as education, waste disposal, social services are run by the local council, but they do not supply our air.

John Shawcross ● 2865d

Do you have real experience of this Mike or are you just trotting out propaganda? Under a traditional Labour government, during the 60's, the UK averaged 4% REAL GDP growth and a healthy balance of payments surplus.We had a mixture of governments in the 70's, starting with a Tory government. It was under a Tory government that we had the 3-day week, the highest inflation we've ever seen and the trade balance fell of a cliff.Tories are fond of reminding us how Dennis Healey had to go cap in hand to the IMF. He did this within a year of taking office. Does anyone really believe the government of which he was a member can have taken the country so far downhill in so short a time?To qualify for a vote, perhaps people should be required to watch a one hour video on political propaganda and balanced thinking.

John Shawcross ● 2865d

Of course the 2% cap on council tax rises is still relevant. Given half a chance Corbyn and McDonnell would remove the cap all together. Worse, they would advocate that local government (like central) should borrow and spend, and to hell with the consequences. In my view in order to qualify for a vote at the next general election, everyone should have to first watch a one hour documentary on Britain in the 1970s under a 'traditional' labour government.

Mike Harris ● 2865d

Off-putting? It’s an election for God’s sake. Don’t you remember the Battle Bus taking Conservative supporters around marginal Constituencies? At least Sally is a Thamesfield resident, Unlike the Conservative and LibDem candidates who live in Southfields. Of course the Labour Party can call on popular support, not only because of its policies, but also because it has many more actual members than the other parties. Many of those at the Station were locals. Unlike the Con servatives who are very secretive about how many members they actually have. I’ve asked them how many in Wandsworth. They do not reply. I asked Justine Greening on her website, she doesn’t reply either.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2865d

Yes Mike I agree and I find it all very off-putting.

Sue Hammond ● 2865d

Mike, what kind of freebies were they handing out and promising? Any free I pads etc?

Nick Gulliford ● 2865d

Yes, there was a group of around 50 Labour activists on the pavement outside Putney Station yesterday at 10.30am. Presumably that was their designated meeting point after having travelled from various parts of London.All of this for what is a very minor local election which is still over three weeks away. Worryingly,I guess this reflects the man power that Corbyn & Co now have at their disposal, and the fact that the Socialists smell blood after the General Election.

Mike Harris ● 2865d

Sorry I worded that wrongly.  I should have said are any of the candidates saying they want CT to be increased in order to improve local services? Is anyone (of them) brave enough?

Sue Hammond ● 2866d

So how will the vote for a new Thamesfield Councillor, whoever it may be, have any bearing on CT?  Are any of them making increasing the tax one of their pledges? Or am I missing something obvious here?

Sue Hammond ● 2866d

Adam - the last increase was 1.9%, just below the maximum allowed. So there is no advantage as far as Council Tax is concerned in voting Tory, particularly while Justine and her Cabinet colleagues continue with their failed austerity policies.My point stands.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2866d

my point stands, the council has a choice every year, increase the tax by up to 2% and not cut so much, or keep boasting about the lowest tax and cut more, they have chosen the latter...

Adam Tripp ● 2866d

Adam, I was talking about the grants from central government to ALL Councils, including Wandsworth. These have been cut dramatcally. As the following quote demonstrates: “Although things will be tougher for the authority in the coming year as grants from government are reduced, Councillor Guy Senior, cabinet member for finance and corporate resources, is confident that Wandsworth will balance its books and come out well. He said: "For the next two years, things are as expected. "We will have to make savings of £40m or thereabouts.”They are cutting services to balance the books. They could have increased Council tax in earlier years, but they are now capped at 2%.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2866d

"The Tory austerity policies that have starved Local Government of funds from Central Government are directly to blame for reduced services."Nick in the case of Wandsworth I think this statement is nonsense. These are the Band D figures for Wandsworth (including the levy but excluding the GLA and recently introduced Social Care). As one can see the council chose not to increase their charge after the crash and even reduced it for 2015/16, all so they could boast having the lowest tax. If they had used the 2% increase every year fewer cuts would have been necessary or they could have built up the reserves.2009/10 £396.312010/11 £395.842011/12 £396.692012/13 £396.512013/14 £410.612014/15 £410.152015/16 £409.572016/17 £417.422017/18 £426.74

Adam Tripp ● 2866d

“none of the parties can increase it by more than 2% withour calling a referendum.”Agreed, but surely many will think it’s easier to stick with a Tory dominated Council who will maintain our low CT rather than risk change?  To be fair Wandsworth isn’t the only Council who have cut back on local services because it seems to be the general trend all over the country regardless of who runs local government. Unless the Tories are kicked out in the next (and subsequent) general elections I can’t imagine there will be any let up on austerity measures imposed by Central Government in the near future. So from that perspective it won’t make the slightest bit of difference who becomes the next Thamesfield Councillor. I expect all candidates will have something to say on reducing pollution because it’s such an important issue in our borough and to ignore it would be stupid. The question is, who will be jumping on the bandwagon because it’s a vote winner, or which candidate is fully committed to the cause?

Sue Hammond ● 2866d

Sue - thanks for your reply. The Tories cannot rely on their “ethos of low Council Tax” because none of the parties can increase it by more than 2% withour calling a referendum. The Tory austerity policies that have starved Local Government of funds from Central Government are directly to blame for reduced services.Sally is pushing for positive action on the pollution issue, not just mouthing platitudes.Cheers,Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2866d

Hi Nick.  My apparent apathy is because I think most people (who bother to vote at all) will be divided between those who reject change and are seduced by the Tory ethos of low council tax, and those who just want change for change-sake and will go with the only other viable alternative they think there is, i.e. Labour.  However I’ve been thinking about this election some more and I am very interested in what the Green candidate has to say about local issues and specifically about the disgusting levels of pollution in Putney which really concerns me.  I should think it concerns many others too, especially those with young children who are growing up in the most polluted Borough in London and breathing in its highly toxic air. I hope these parents, and the elderly who are also at greater risk from this dangerous level of pollution will give serious consideration to electing a Councillor who will push for positive action over this issue, which can only be a good thing.  Please don’t think of it as a ‘wasted’ vote because a change of direction has to start somewhere.I have known Sally Warren for a number of years because she lives in the same street as me but that won’t influence whether or not I vote for her, nor should it.And I’m still not answering my door bell. ;)

Sue Hammond ● 2866d

Sue - I’d rather some enthusiasm than just to be taken for granted. I was visited by a LibDem canvasser yesterday who was polite and not too put out when I said I would support Sally Warren, not least because she lives in the ward. I’ve now found a link which sets out the Labour position. http://www.putneylabour.org.uk/thamesfield_by-electionNick

Nicholas Evans ● 2866d

It’s only a two horse race, unfortunately.The Labour canvassers were out in force this morning as two rang my bell.  The first was a woman who addressed me by a completely different name so her list was obviously incorrect, and the second about an hour later was a young guy who didn’t call me anything but just wanted to know who I was voting for.  Overkill.Note to self: Do not answer the door until after 9th November, unless it’s for a delivery.

Sue Hammond ● 2867d

Thanks Nick.  I see Ryan lives in Southfields and has some info on his Liberals page.

Bunny Payne ● 2867d

You can see pictures of Sally and learn a bit more about what she stands for by copying this link: https://mobile.twitter.com/SallyPutneyN.

Nicholas Evans ● 2867d

Sally Warren (Labour) lives in Thamesfield near Wandsworth Park. What is more she also works in the Ward running a small not-for-profit which provides services for the disabled. I was very impressed when I met her recently as she is energetic, knowledgeable and believes in supporting our local community. I hope as many people as possible will support her as the only really local Thamesfield candidate.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2867d

I've managed to Google a tiny bit on Sally Warren and Ryan Mercer, but practically nothing on the other two.

Bunny Payne ● 2867d

Is there anywhere where we can see some details of the candidates and what they stand for?  I have their names and which party they represent, but know nothing about any of them, their background or whether they live locally.Thanks.

Bunny Payne ● 2867d

It's weird. I've seen a 'Come and meet John Locker' poster via twitter. Says Monday 23 Oct at 10am but no venue mentioned! Says to email heretohelp@wandsworthconservatives.com for more info. Isn't that strange? a) the time, when most people are at work, and b) not to put a place. Maybe it's so that they can keep a tally on numbers, and who wants to go?

Alison Fraser ● 2868d

To answer my own earlier question the four candidates are:    John Locker - Conservative Party    Di McCann - Green Party    Ryan Mercer - Liberal Democrats    Sally Warren - Labour PartyAnd there's still time for more to register.  Any Independents out there??

Jonathan Callaway ● 2868d

Postal poll card received today.  Postal vote papers to be sent on or around the 30th.

Sue Hammond ● 2868d

Thank you for your intervention Editor! It worked. Polling card arrived in today's post.

Katrina Black ● 2868d

As mentioned earlier in the thread John Locker is the Conservative candidate. He won’t need to worry about his polling card as he doesn’t live in Thamesfield. The Labour Party candidate will be announced shortly and has been selected. I believe the LibDem candidate is Ryan Mercer. Does he live in Thamesfield?It will be interesting to see how they (the Conservatives) deal with the “we are the party of the lowest Council Tax” now that there is a cap of 2% on all rises in Council Tax unless a local referendum is held. They raised the tax this year by 1.9%.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2869d

Do we know who the candidates are yet?

Jonathan Callaway ● 2869d

A spokesperson for the Council has told PutneySW15.com:Polling cards began to be dispatched via Royal Mail second class post last Thursday, so some may still be working their way through the postal system.  Residents who are eligible to vote and have registered to do so, do not actually need a poll card to cast their vote. If anyone is unsure whether or not they are registered they can check by contacting our helpline on 020 8871 6023. This number can also be used if people want to check which polling station they should use. lternatively people can contact us via email at electoral@wandsworth.gov.ukif people want to check where their local polling station is they can key in their postcode at:http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200411/votingAnyone who is not registered and wants to vote in the Thamesfield by-election has until midnight on October 24 to complete their application via www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. For much more information, including about applying for a postal or proxy vote please visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/vote

PutneySW15 Editor ● 2870d

Nor me .. sent into panic mode as I was away last winter for 8 months... 100s of hours waiting to speak to gov.uk ...

Bunny Payne ● 2870d

No cards here yet.

Dr. Thomas James King ● 2871d

Good to know. Thanks everyone. I guess it's just a case of waiting for the mail for another few days. I found today's letter from WBC Electoral Services rather alarming.

Katrina Black ● 2871d

... or me.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2872d

nor me

Adam Tripp ● 2872d

Not yet.

Caroline Whitehead ● 2872d

Has anyone else in Thamesfield not as yet received their poll card? Apparently sent out last Wednesday via Royal Mail.

Katrina Black ● 2872d

The Liberal Democrat candidate will be Ryan Mercer who was the Lib Dem candidate at this year's General Election.  [Doesn't that seem a long time away now!]  I think that Thamesfield was the strongest area for the Lib Dems at the GE and the weakest for Labour.......

Godfrey Shocket ● 2872d

Looking forward to hearing who the candidates will be.

Caroline Whitehead ● 2879d

on 9 November Message:I’ll second that. I am still waiting to hear from Torrington, who simply ignored my various emails in respect of the land grab in Wandsworth Park.  Councillors are elected to represent the views of their constituents, not to roll over when their neighbours are seeking to extend their gardens into a public park.Ryder was equally disinterested, putting his role on the planning committee before his role as a councillor.An independent....or anyone, but please, not another Tory.

John Cameron ● 2879d