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Robert Baggs · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks to those who provided details of where Calne Town Council meeings can be found. You can also see the agendae for those meetings and the minutes of previous meetings.

I agree wholeheartedly with Bear's point regarding apathy in general, hence my stance to try to challenge those who have become too "comfortable" in their positions.

Unfortunately because of this comfort I believe, particularly at Government level, politicians become somewhat arrogant and do as they please rather than what the electorate actually want. Additionally they see to be almost untouchable in respect of, at the moment, rules on funding. When this happens it creates a vicious circle as the public then see this to be the case and then decide that any action they may take will make no difference and therefore don't vote. It's a difficult one but can be remedied by introducing compulsory voting. It works in Australia so why not here?
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Peter Dolman · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: bye election 31st January

There is no doubt that political apathy reigns at all levels although I would disagree with Robert and others as to the cause. As a member of several committees the only times where members have turned out at agm's are when they are dissatisfied with an action the committee have taken.
It would seem to me that this means that the members are usually staisfied with the committees actions as you would normally get a man and his dog turning up to vote if you are lucky.
This is the same at elections, the by election in Lickhill will only have a turnout of between 25 to 30% at best.
I do agree with others in that we should have compulsory voting and proportional representation should be introduced (yes I am a LIberal).
I was elected in 2003 and like others thought that I could change the rules but you soon learn that you cannot. As a councillor you are bound by rules and regulations that no one tells you about.

I have since learnt that you can be more effective as an individual ie Calne Leisure Centre being a prime example hence my decision not to stand again for the town council

Chepfer · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject:

One person up for nomination in this election, seems only to be in it for personal reasons and that is to stop the Phelps parade development.

Hence i will not be voting for HER !.

People rubbish the BNP about there policies but when a councilor gets kicked out of a mainstream party for sending racial emails (and yes i got one indirectly from her) to other councillors, it makes you wander who we are asking to run our town and look after our hard earned money.

At least the BNP are up front in there beliefs and you can rely that what they say they are going to do..... they will.

Not that i would vote for them...

Sorry Robert, you are a genuine guy with a passion and heart that could really be good for Calne but some of the BNP policies go against my own beliefs. But i do respect you for what you are trying to do in many areas of your politics. Big Smile

GTB · Bentlian Oldboy Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 887 Status:

What made her e-mails rascist? :? I havn't seen these e-mails but what makes it offensive?
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Chepfer · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject:

GTB. They were really awfull. It was a rhyme about immigrants and where they should be.... Ie not here.

I wont pass it on, as it really is that bad.

It was forwarded to many of the other councillors as a bit of fun and someone got hold of it.

Big Smile

She was then asked to leave the party. It hit national headlines as well.

Local lass · Calnetalk Oracle Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 2606 Status:

so really it wasnt the fact that it was being handed about but because they were caught :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thats just bad luck.lets be honest we have all recieved and passed on jokes and emails.some would be classed very offencive.
whas it really worth all the bother ?or was it just pc stepping in again?