The Bishop
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Post by The Bishop on Mar 14, 2020 10:30:45 GMT
I like the fact that, to illustrate a by-election in a busy urban town centre, they've gone for a picture taken from the depths of the Lakes. You won't find much nice scenery in the heart of Whitehaven! Have you actually been there? The old town centre has a definite charm, and it undoubtedly compares favourably with certain other places nearby. |
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Post by bjornhattan on Mar 14, 2020 14:47:40 GMT
I like the fact that, to illustrate a by-election in a busy urban town centre, they've gone for a picture taken from the depths of the Lakes. You won't find much nice scenery in the heart of Whitehaven! Have you actually been there? The old town centre has a definite charm, and it undoubtedly compares favourably with certain other places nearby. I have been there (though only once), and I did appreciate the architecture and general feel of the place. Being from Newcastle probably makes me less impressed by Georgian architecture than I should be (since I'm so used to it), but I'd say it was my favourite town centre in Cumbria (Carlisle comes close, and I've never been to Barrow or Kendal). However, it's a very different kettle of fish to Crummock Water. |
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Post by bungle on Mar 16, 2020 17:13:51 GMT
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Mar 16, 2020 21:57:09 GMT
Bad news folks
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Post by greenhert on Mar 16, 2020 22:32:27 GMT
And presumably the postponement of local by-elections (with the May 2020 local elections already postponed) comes into effect tomorrow. |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Mar 16, 2020 22:43:17 GMT
It doesn't come into effect until the law is changed, and that has not happened. The emergency legislation has not yet been introduced.
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Harry Hayfield
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Post by Harry Hayfield on Mar 17, 2020 7:22:23 GMT
Does that apply to every single council in the country (i.e even community councils here in Wales) and if so, have they agreed what happens in the event of vacancies there? |
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Post by Crimson King on Mar 17, 2020 9:57:11 GMT
Does that apply to every single council in the country (i.e even community councils here in Wales) and if so, have they agreed what happens in the event of vacancies there? depends on the legislation - lets wait and see |
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Post by samdwebber on Mar 17, 2020 11:11:48 GMT
Possibly not in time for these?
19 March- 4
Clackmannanshire UA- Clackmannanshire East- Conservative resigned- 5 candidates- Con, Lab, LD, SNP, Green
Coventry CC- Upper Stoke- Labour died- 4 candidates- Con, Lab, Green, Soc Alt,
Test Valley DC- Chilworth, Nursling and Rownhams- Conservative died- 2 candidates- Con, LD
Thanet DC- Newington- Labour resigned- 4 candidates- Con, Lab, Green, Ind
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Post by sjorford on Mar 17, 2020 19:02:59 GMT
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right
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Post by right on Mar 17, 2020 21:09:08 GMT
There are loads of parish meetings booked for April, May and June and I believe this is a legal obligation. Is this being lifted?
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J.G.Harston
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Post by J.G.Harston on Mar 17, 2020 21:23:23 GMT
There are loads of parish meetings booked for April, May and June and I believe this is a legal obligation. Is this being lifted? We've cancelled all but Planning, and that is going ahead with the minimum four members in The Large Meeting Room, with members and clerk discussing items beforehand via email, then the delgated attenders (all under 60) nodding them through. We've pencilled in an Emergency Council in next week to delegate lots of stuff to Clerk+Chair, and pending the Emergency Act relaxing the rules, we've pencilled moving our AGM to the last possible day, 29th May. There's already been granted a six month extension on audits and signing off finances. |
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Post by sjorford on Mar 18, 2020 15:18:19 GMT
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Mar 18, 2020 15:23:12 GMT
They are jumping the gun legally, but quite clear what the steer from MHCLG is.
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Post by andrewteale on Mar 21, 2020 10:39:52 GMT
Peter Johnston has resigned as SNP councillor for Livingston South ward, West Lothian council. He had served for 35 years.
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Post by listener on Mar 23, 2020 16:47:28 GMT
The postponement of elections, referendums, recall petitions and canvass is covered by sections 57 to 66 of the Coronavirus Bill. Section 58 appears to refer specifically to local by-elections. publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-01/0122/cbill_2019-20210122_en_1.htmSection 58 states that the Secretary of State may by Regulation (Statutory Instrument) specify the date of a relevant election or the period within which it should be held, up to 6 May 2021. Relevant elections are where the date of poll falls on a date up to 6 May 2021. It would appear therefore that the Secretary of State only has the power to specify election dates in respect of by-elections, which have already been called via the proper officer/returning officer. Have I interpreted this correctly? |
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Post by greenchristian on Mar 23, 2020 18:03:15 GMT
The postponement of elections, referendums, recall petitions and canvass is covered by sections 57 to 66 of the Coronavirus Bill. Section 58 appears to refer specifically to local by-elections. publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-01/0122/cbill_2019-20210122_en_1.htmSection 58 states that the Secretary of State may by Regulation (Statutory Instrument) specify the date of a relevant election or the period within which it should be held, up to 6 May 2021. Relevant elections are where the date of poll falls on a date up to 6 May 2021. It would appear therefore that the Secretary of State only has the power to specify election dates in respect of by-elections, which have already been called via the proper officer/returning officer. Have I interpreted this correctly? I think it would also apply to vacancies covered by the six month rule (and if I'm reading it right, the six month rule no longer applies to any current vacancies).
There is no provision at all for the by-elections which were cancelled last week.The bill as it stands would mean those cancellations remain illegal.
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Mar 24, 2020 13:04:23 GMT
Will continue to add to this thread, but there are now two vacancies on Lewisham council:
Catford South ward: Abdeslam Amrani (aka Skip Amrani) resigned 23 March
Sydenham ward: Tom Copley resigned 20 March
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Chris from Brum
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Post by Chris from Brum on Mar 24, 2020 13:21:31 GMT
Will continue to add to this thread, but there are now two vacancies on Lewisham council: Catford South ward: Abdeslam Amrani (aka Skip Amrani) resigned 23 March Sydenham ward: Tom Copley resigned 20 March Following Peter Gurney, Peter Davey, Dan'l Whiddon and 'Arry 'Awk? |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Mar 24, 2020 14:45:54 GMT
Tom Copley has not been known to borrow anyone's grey mare, so far as I have heard anyway.
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