Apple Day Shalfleet Hall Saturday 18th October 2014

Apple_Day 18th Oct 2014

Shalfleet Parish Council Election - Meet the Candidates - Report

Last night's 'Meet The Candidates' do at the Wellow Institute was enjoyed by all and useful.  We had a small turnout, it has to be said, but everyone who came seemed to feel it was worth coming and most stayed chatting until after we were supposed to get the keys back. 

All of the candidates except Mike Carr were present; I believe Mike was on vacation.  Helena Hewston was the only sitting member of the Parish Council who came but she made up for the absence of the others by 'interviewing' each candidate 1:1.  Thank you, Helena.  Stuart Hutchinson, our Ward Councillor, was present the whole time. Thank you, Stuart.  Valerie Ching, who covers Shalfleet for County Press's 'Village Talk' also came and stayed.  Thank you, Valerie.

Because of the small numbers, the candidates decided not to arrange the chairs as a formal talk but instead we all mingled, with tea, coffee and biscuits.

For those who came, a big thank you from the candidates for coming along!

Shalfleet Parish Council Election - Meet the Candidates Friday 26th Sept 7.30pm Wellow Institute

Shalfleet Parish Council Election - Meet the Candidates Friday 26th Sept 7.30pm Wellow Institute

Do please come if you can to meet the candidates.  As you will have seen in the press, government is becoming increasingly local so your Parish councillors are going to be making decisions that WILL affect your daily life.  Unlike Westminster, these are the sort of things that affect you -- parish councils are not going to declare war on Syria, that's true, but for the first time your parish council might have a 'material' say in planning consent.  

COME TO THE WELLOW INSTITUTE THIS FRIDAY 26TH SEPT AT 7.30pm

There will tea and coffee and biccies. There is no charge.

What a terrific response! We're going to have a REAL election, not the co-option we were being offered by the Parish Council

What a terrific response!  We're going to have a REAL election, not the co-option we were being offered by the Parish Council who said they'd be no interest.  There are THREE vacancies and six candidates.  Each voter will have THREE votes.  May the best men and women win, and good luck to you all!

Statement of Persons Nominated - Shalfleet Oct 2014 by david5174

By-Election Information for Thursday 9th October 2014

There is going to be a by-election for three vacancies on Shalfleet Parish Council on

Thursday 9^th October 2014

PLEASE VOTE: With the Localism Act 2011 Parish Councils are more powerful and it is in your BEST INTERESTS to vote. There are THREE VACANCIES therefore you will have THREE VOTES

IF YOU WISH TO STAND: It costs nothing. You don't need special qualifications. There is no payment or expenses. You'll do it as a service to your community, not for what you get out of it. You can get the nomination papers from Isle of Wight Council in Newport. Ask for 

Clive Joynes Elections and Local Land Charges Manager. Nominations in by Friday 12^th September so you will need to move quickly. Phone 821000. 

 Or, you can download the nomination pack from:

http://shalfleetparish.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/shalfleet-parish-council-by-election.html

If you have any problems and want to stand, you can phone me, David Walter, on 761763 and I will do my best to help you.

PLEASE STAND IF YOU CAN  -- THIS ELECTION HAS BEEN VERY BADLY ADVERTISED, THERE IS NO INFORMATION ON THE PARISH NOTICE BOARDS.  NOT EVERYONE HAS INTERNET ACCESS.  PLEASE MENTION THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBOURS NOW, SO THEY CAN STAND IF THEY WISH.

PLEASE VOTE: – PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY NOW –

THURSDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2014

Health education chiefs call summit to tackle developing GP workforce crisis

It's not my intention to turn this into a medical blog or a medico-political blog but we have serious problems with General Practice here in the West Wight, and the Island as a whole. I publish below an item from Pulse Today along with some of the many comments to help give a GP's perspective. It is clear that we, the public, need to become engaged with the problem and try to understand the various points of view. I would remind readers that not so long ago General Practice was considered (by the public) to be almost a licence to print money. We can't keep yanking the cord to and fro without something breaking at some stage. If you'd like to know more, register at www.pulsetoday.co.uk -- you don't have to be a Dr to register.

Health Education Chiefs Call Summit to Tackle Developing GP Workforce Crisis _ News Article _ Pulse Today by david5174