There is always a first time and to night I had the leg of my trousers ripped off by a dog. I was told " he thought you were the postman". Well it's bad enough being ripped because you are a councillor but pity the poor postman.
Fair dues I was promised compensation by the owner but watch this space and I will let you know if I do get compensation.
Monday 30 April 2007
Thursday 26 April 2007
It's near the end and the beginning.
Thursday 3rd May seemed a long way off some time ago and now it is rushing towards us. Brian and Geoff and I have been out night after night and some days too trying to get to every house in Eastfield and meet those who whom we hope will give us their vote of confidence.
Not everyone was at home and now we are trying to catch those who were out, when we called, before Thursday. But we could not manage all that without the wonderful band of helpers who all do their bit and who let us get on with the canvassing. That way we find out what people are thinking and what the problems are. If you read this and have any queries dont hesitate to contact us and we will do our best for you.
brian o, brian s, and Geoff E.
Not everyone was at home and now we are trying to catch those who were out, when we called, before Thursday. But we could not manage all that without the wonderful band of helpers who all do their bit and who let us get on with the canvassing. That way we find out what people are thinking and what the problems are. If you read this and have any queries dont hesitate to contact us and we will do our best for you.
brian o, brian s, and Geoff E.
Monday 23 April 2007
Canvassing in Eastfield at this time of year provides one pleasure...looking at the great variety of gardens and the care that so many take with them. To night I saw a narrow garden in Sweetbecks but with the variety of planting and layout it looked very much bigger and full of interest. I wish I could do as well.
I am always amazed at the way some people can get a lawn to look so clean of weeds, level and green. And then there are the gardens with some sort of water feature. They must be loved by the birds when they need a drink. But right now some plants are really suffering from a lack of water because it has not rained for a long time. So many are hanging their heads I wish I could carry water to them all.That's all for to day folks.
I am always amazed at the way some people can get a lawn to look so clean of weeds, level and green. And then there are the gardens with some sort of water feature. They must be loved by the birds when they need a drink. But right now some plants are really suffering from a lack of water because it has not rained for a long time. So many are hanging their heads I wish I could carry water to them all.That's all for to day folks.
Sunday 22 April 2007
It's not easy!
Many of you will have received your postal votes yesterday and may even have voted and posted.
We hope you considered Geoff Evans, Brian Simpson and I for your vote.
We work as a team and each brings to it their own skill, experience and time. If you cannot reach one of us by phone try any of the others and that person will pass on the message or look into your query.
It always surprises me, when canvassing, the number of problems that we come across that were never brought to our attention earlier.
You have many ways of contacting us but please if you telephone say your number slowly and repeat it once. It is very frustrating for us and disappointing for you if we cannot recognise your number and you fail to get a call back.
Lot's to do to day and every day until the elections are over...and then the real work begins or should I say ...continues.
We hope you considered Geoff Evans, Brian Simpson and I for your vote.
We work as a team and each brings to it their own skill, experience and time. If you cannot reach one of us by phone try any of the others and that person will pass on the message or look into your query.
It always surprises me, when canvassing, the number of problems that we come across that were never brought to our attention earlier.
You have many ways of contacting us but please if you telephone say your number slowly and repeat it once. It is very frustrating for us and disappointing for you if we cannot recognise your number and you fail to get a call back.
Lot's to do to day and every day until the elections are over...and then the real work begins or should I say ...continues.
Friday 20 April 2007
Police and not pieces of paper
Whitby and Scarborough Lib Dem councillors win the day
Whitby councillor Rob Broadley, and his Lib Dem Colleague Brian Simpson managed to convince SBC to adopt their motion to oppose the government's introduction of compulsory identity cards. Brian, who put the motion to the council said, "We,at Scarborough Borough Council, are opposed to the introduction of National Identity Cards by the government on the grounds that the estimated costs of £22 billion and rising would be better spent on more useful and targeted policing in our local communities in the form of extra police. We also believe that a proportion of the proposed funding should be spent on strengthening Safer Communities Teams like our own, giving them real power and strengthening the fight against anti-social behaviour." This was seconded by Rob, who said "It is not just about introducing ID cards, but also the creation of a National Identity Register where every individual's details would be stored on a massive data base. Knowing full well the goverment's record of failed data bases at huge cost to the taxpayer, the Government has not made a case.There is no evidence the system will produce the stated benefits. Less liberty does not imply greater security. ID does not establish intention of terrorism, and in no instance has the presence of an identity card system been shown a significant deterrent to terrorist activity. Indeed, experts attest that ID unjustifiably presumed secure actually diminishes security." The motion was passed by a large majority, and the council agreed to write to the Home Office registering its opposition. To find out more about this, click on the No2ID website , where the motion has been referred to and welcomed by that organisation in issue number 66.
Whitby councillor Rob Broadley, and his Lib Dem Colleague Brian Simpson managed to convince SBC to adopt their motion to oppose the government's introduction of compulsory identity cards. Brian, who put the motion to the council said, "We,at Scarborough Borough Council, are opposed to the introduction of National Identity Cards by the government on the grounds that the estimated costs of £22 billion and rising would be better spent on more useful and targeted policing in our local communities in the form of extra police. We also believe that a proportion of the proposed funding should be spent on strengthening Safer Communities Teams like our own, giving them real power and strengthening the fight against anti-social behaviour." This was seconded by Rob, who said "It is not just about introducing ID cards, but also the creation of a National Identity Register where every individual's details would be stored on a massive data base. Knowing full well the goverment's record of failed data bases at huge cost to the taxpayer, the Government has not made a case.There is no evidence the system will produce the stated benefits. Less liberty does not imply greater security. ID does not establish intention of terrorism, and in no instance has the presence of an identity card system been shown a significant deterrent to terrorist activity. Indeed, experts attest that ID unjustifiably presumed secure actually diminishes security." The motion was passed by a large majority, and the council agreed to write to the Home Office registering its opposition. To find out more about this, click on the No2ID website , where the motion has been referred to and welcomed by that organisation in issue number 66.
Thursday 19 April 2007
What do we do about litter?
Eastfield is getting a new clean look because Councillor Brian Simpson and I keep after the council to 'clean it up'. Cleaning it up takes away money from other things we want to see done in Eastfield.
But it is discouraging to everyone to see that there are some antisocial people who just do not care about anyone else.
Just look at the side of the Dell. A few days ago the grass was cut and it looked great.
And then..............someone scattered a load of rubbish down the side!
Do they want to turn the Dell into a Tip, like Seamer Carr?
If the council wanted to make into a tip we would all be in uproar.
Who is doing this to us?
Please report the ANTISOCIAL enemies of the people of Eastfield to the Council .
We want Eastfield to be First in everything EXCEPT for scattering rubbish.
But it is discouraging to everyone to see that there are some antisocial people who just do not care about anyone else.
Just look at the side of the Dell. A few days ago the grass was cut and it looked great.
And then..............someone scattered a load of rubbish down the side!
Do they want to turn the Dell into a Tip, like Seamer Carr?
If the council wanted to make into a tip we would all be in uproar.
Who is doing this to us?
Please report the ANTISOCIAL enemies of the people of Eastfield to the Council .
We want Eastfield to be First in everything EXCEPT for scattering rubbish.
Wednesday 4 April 2007
Welcome to Eastfield Liberal Democrats' blog.
For years we've been obeying the old rule of politics: if you want someone to know something, write it on a piece of paper and stick it through their letter box. Don't worry, Eastfield First isn't going away, but this is a way of Eastfield Councillors getting news and political views to you, and for you to provide feedback on how we're doing and how council services are being delivered. Feel free to leave comments, but they will be moderated so please keep it civil.
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