Just do it!

• Captain Haddock

  • Location: Marlinspike Hall
  • Registered: 8 Oct 2012
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  13 May 2022     12:17376910
  #1      
  Prospective Councillor Event 2022
  
  https://www.dover.gov.uk/Council--Democracy/Councillors,-Decisions--Meetings/Prospective-Councillor-Event-2022.aspx
  "The world is still a weird place, despite my efforts to make clear and perfect sense of it".
  
  Dr. Hunter S Thompson
• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
  • Registered: 25 Aug 2010
  • Posts: 23,948
  13 May 2022     22:02376917
  #2      
  Much teach a few things ,.
  But hopefully we get some changes
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• Sue Nicholas

  • Location: river
  • Registered: 12 Mar 2008
  • Posts: 6,025
  14 May 2022     07:27376918
  #3      
  Some of the newer Councillors are very good .The paper work is very challenging.Reports especially on Planning are very long .When I started at DDC there were 56 Councillors then it went Down to 45 Now there are only 32.DDC covers a very large area .Very mixed with coastal wards and many rural.
• Neil Moors

  • Registered: 3 Feb 2016
  • Posts: 1,300
  14 May 2022     13:10376919
  #4      
  It's something I would like to do in due course. 15 years of working on Whitehall must be useful for something
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• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
  • Registered: 25 Aug 2010
  • Posts: 23,948
  14 May 2022     20:21376921
  #5      
  I think the role of a councillor can be rewarding on helping others .
  
  The district wards now I feel are to big .
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• Guest 3925

  • Registered: 28 Nov 2020
  • Posts: 541
  14 May 2022     22:00376925
  #6      
  I'd give it a go, but I'd get fed up with people telling me I wasn't doing a good enough job, they could do better and bore me with what it was like in 1976 when things were lovely in Dover.....
  
  It would be like being a member of this forum.....
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• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
  • Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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  15 May 2022     07:10376927
  #7      
  That's all part of the makeup more important the people that can be helped .
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• victor matcham

  • Registered: 5 Oct 2021
  • Posts: 1,170
  15 May 2022     08:57376935
  #8      
  Great post again sir that is post number 6, I am talking about Alot of us feel the same way
• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
  • Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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  17 May 2022     15:55376953
  #9      
  I'm aware of two new people going to the event so some fresh faces maybe next May
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• Guest 3925

  • Registered: 28 Nov 2020
  • Posts: 541
  17 May 2022     17:15376956
  #10      
  You never know, there might be a third new face, but I'm quite picky regarding who I represent
• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
  • Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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  18 May 2022     07:25376963
  #11      
  Noticed by your postings at times andypol
  
  At least some are taking up the opportunity
  Whether that's with or without a political party
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• Arthur

  • Registered: 18 Nov 2020
  • Posts: 455
  18 May 2022     08:31376966
  #12      
  Go independent AndyPol.
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• Weird Granny Slater

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 7 Jun 2017
  • Posts: 3,095
  18 May 2022     09:48376967
  #13      
  'When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.'
  'Pass the cow dung, my dropsy's killing me' - Heraclitus
• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
  • Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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  18 May 2022     16:01376969
  #14      
  With past independent s in Dover few if any were indy of political parties
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• Jan Higgins

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 5 Jul 2010
  • Posts: 13,931
  18 May 2022     16:27376970
  #15      
   Keith Sansum1 wrote:

  With past independent s in Dover few if any were indy of political parties

  
  
  Everybody leans however slightly to the left or right politically but at least an Independent does not have to adhere to the political dictates from any party.
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  I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
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• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
  • Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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  18 May 2022     17:02376972
  #16      
  Most do
  Unless Dover is unlike rest of country
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• Captain Haddock

  • Location: Marlinspike Hall
  • Registered: 8 Oct 2012
  • Posts: 8,397
  25 July 2022     22:55377913
  #17      
  Final Call For New Elections Canvassers!
  
  
  We are currently seeking Electoral Services Canvassers to help people get registered to vote.
  
  Canvassers visit households across the district during October and November to deliver voter registration forms and help residents complete the forms if required.
  
  Canvassers must have:
  
  A flexible approach and be willing to work during evenings and weekends
  Good communication skills and the ability to relate to people
  Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural diversity
  The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
  A professional and politically neutral manner.
  Canvassers will be required to attend training and keep in regular contact with Electoral Services.
  
  The application process opened on 11 July and is closing shortly.
  
  For more information, please visit https://www.dover.gov.uk/Council--Democracy/Elections/Work-As-A-Canvasser.aspx
  "The world is still a weird place, despite my efforts to make clear and perfect sense of it".
  
  Dr. Hunter S Thompson
• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
  • Registered: 25 Aug 2010
  • Posts: 23,948
  26 July 2022     06:41377914
  #18      
  That's a tough job today .
  
  A large number even those registered to vote just not going to vote .
  Which could have big affect on outcome and keep labour out of office
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