Posts for Politics
The social care system is not fit for purpose says Alzheimer’s South West
The UK’s broken social care system is not fit for purpose. As polling day approaches, Marion Child Alzheimer’s Society Head of Region (South West) outlines why the next government must make reforming it […]
Tom O’Sullivan, candidate for Bude-Stratton Town Council
Thank you Bude & Beyond Community Website for giving me the opportunity to post about being a candidate for Bude-Stratton Town Council on Thursday. My name is Tom O’Sullivan, I […]
Town Council Election – Meet Lorraine Corrigan-Turner
Please note, this facility is open to all candidates, so hopefully, they will join in with this free opportunity to tell the local electorate a little about themselves. I am […]
Odds of success in N Cornwall election seat
Well, I’ve had my first ever look at a betting site, and could not make head nor tail of the odds for the General Election. It seems that for North […]
Election of councillor for Bude ward
It’s a big day on Thursday 12th December, as not only is it the General Election, but there is also an election for the role of Town Councillor for Bude-Stratton […]
Bude’s eco-hustings – where was Scott?
Last night was the Bude Eco-hustings event at the Falcon, organised by Climate Action Bude. Around 125 people attended. Scott Mann (Conservative) did not attend, but Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) […]
Poor mobile signal will be a thing of the past?
The scourge of poor mobile phone signal in rural areas will be a thing of the past under bold new plans to be fast-tracked in the first 100 days of […]
What’s your plan? Climate hustings at the Falcon in Bude
With voters now rating the climate and ecological emergency as equally important to crime and the economy, a group in Bude has organised pre-election hustings focusing on the environment. Parliamentary […]
Meet Danny Chambers who is standing for election in North Cornwall
North Cornwall tends to be a two-horse race. I’m well aware that I have shared some press release info from Scott Mann’s campaign team and will continue to do so […]
Conservatives promise post-Brexit support for farmers in the event of a majority government
The Conservatives today committed to protecting funding for British farmers post-Brexit. It seems farmers are apprehensive about what comes next, despite many farmers in the south-west voting for Brexit in […]
Eco/Climate hustings Event
I’ve read that an Eco/Climate Hustings (that’s like a question time with the election candidates on the panel answering questions from you as voters in North Cornwall) has been arranged […]
Dogs on beaches
A final reminder that residents and visitors can have their say on seasonal restrictions for dogs on beaches. The Council currently has 48 Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) which […]
How Scott Mann and Boris Johnson feel about supporting communities
Election campaign material (please note any candidates and their campaigners are welcome to send in material) : The Prime Minister today announced an ambitious package, backed by hundreds of millions […]
Scott Mann launches election campaign
North Cornwall Conservative Association officially launched its General Election campaign promising to return twice elected Scott Mann to Parliament. Party members met at Wadebridge Town Hall to rally behind […]
Register to vote to take part in the General Election
With a general election now set for December 12, Cornwall Council is encouraging residents to register to vote by November 26 and make sure their voices are heard. It takes […]
