Keith Sansum1
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interesting times ahead
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Guest 1391- Registered: 1 Nov 2014
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for information, nearly two years ago Labour group on DDC submitted a motion ( which I as a DDC Cllr proposed) to have a selective licensing scheme in the area; this was passed with cross party support ( a lot of Conservatives had to,leave the chamber as were landlords). Since then has somewhat stalled, lots of hoops to be jumped through as for a scheme not to be legally challenged ( by landlords) have to meet certain criteria. I keep my eye on issue and meet with officers regularly. Schemes runs very successfully in Thanet and many London Boroughs and agree is just what Priory area needs.
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Well I push it too to keep the ball rolling,,,,,,,
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Guest 1862- Registered: 23 Sep 2016
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What about Tower Hamlets? Several houses have cardboard in the windows rather than glass. Rubbish in every nook and cranny. I heard a certain nice Cllr called Ben is very active and has instigated seagull proof bags to be distributed in some roads that are simply dreadful. Is he labour? I also saw blanket like material stuck in letter boxes. To keep out draft or bills? I must admit it's not an area where I would choose to buy a property or live. No disrespect to some homeowners who obviously try but they are far and few between, so surely not all remaining homes are let by uncaring landlords? The state of the area surely must devalue the properties. Does it go down to a personal level of expectation or have the residents become indoctrinated through time to accept the fact they are not being served well and have given up trying?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Ben Glayzer got elected as a UKIP councillor 18 months ago and has been very active in the ward since. I believe he has organised a couple of rubbish clear ups and even the painting of a wall covered in graffiti. He is active in the Tower Hamlets forum and even came over to my ward for the Kelly Turner event and took his turn in the stocks.
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Guest 1862- Registered: 23 Sep 2016
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Thank you for that information Howard. I can only say that my estimation of Cllr Ben Glayzer has risen sharply. How inspirational that he physically gets involved. Shame he obviously gets little assistance but I will endeavour to find out more about him . I had heard about the forum. They organised a very successful event for Haloween in the Town Hall and also collected money for Kelly Turner. Hats off for those who do selfless good for the community
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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I do like your posts Anna always so polite and showing a keen interest in our town, keep up the good work.
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Guest 1391- Registered: 1 Nov 2014
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Re post 206; here in Tower Hamlets we have had had a successful Forum for a number of years, hold community engagement days , litter pick event, regular meetings with speakers. Tonight we had a meeting with DDC talking about enviro crime and NHS health trainers. As elected councillor since 2011 I have been pleased to be involved with activities of Forum. It is a community with us all working together to make the area ok to live in. Yes Cllr Glayzer did arrange for a certain area to be cleaned and painted but other work does go on. He was not involved in the litter pick that Forum organised. Not fair to say " has little assistance" and sure he would agree. This is ward that has a strong sense of community, our two,local community facilities, Curzon Hall and Rowellan Hall are both used all the time by community groups. Both DDC councillors live in the ward ( I have been here 32 years)
The successful social event referred to was in fact organised by the newly organised Tower Hamlets Community Forum which has a different focus to the original Forum. We will be working on some projects together ( e.g, Christmas Lights competition) might seem strange to have two Forums but that is their choice.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Well, I can only speak as i find Cllr Glazier attended the clarendon and westbury community association fund raiser for Kelly Turner and We do thank all those councillors from the ward that donated(and I'm sure those that didn't had good reason not to)
But Cllr Glazier went in the stocks, had a great laugh, got drenched(bearing in mind it was cold.)
and donated.
Just on the alternative forum, I did ask Cllr Glazier on this and it appears a new group was started up via locals wishes.
I do hope this doesn't turn out like the 2 Dover carnivals which makes a mockery of Dover.
On the by elections I still wonder if any lessons were learnt?
Castle predicted win by the conservative candidate
Town and Pier John heron has passion for Dover will his party hold him back?
Elms vale Maxton priory the Conservative did a leaflet in the last week then only to a few houses, but still managed to come in second.
Even with Labour flooding the ward with canvassers/distributors, and manning polling stations all day.
Lets hope lessons were learnt.
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Guest 1862- Registered: 23 Sep 2016
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Yet again, informative feedback for which I am grateful. So Pambrivio, do I understand correctly, you are both a town and district Cllr and have been in one of those roles since 2011? IF that is right, surely your position should enable you to bring more improvement to your area. I can't comment on any activities you may or may not have been involved in of course, I can only comment on what I have been told, in an unsolicited fashion, by others who either do or do not live in the ward where you , like Cllr Ben Glayzer , hopefully serve the community. The only name that has come up on a regular basis is that one of Cllr Glayzer but always mentioned, in a very positive way. From unsupported information, it appears he is not what one would call a career politician but a young father of a large number of children with a full time job. That makes the time he spends to improve his ward very valuable. I do not know if you yourself work, have a young family etc. If you do, thank you for work done. Keith, I did spot some photos in the local papers of the event you mention and indeed, I salute all those who so generously support their community in many ways. I was temporarily confused by the mention of Cllr Ben Glayzer in your area but having read your comment again, I am now reasonably confident when saying Ben Glayzer is indeed " a good bloke" all round and yet, I have, to date, not read any comments from him extolling his own deeds. Personally I can't claim any knowledge of politics and to be honest, was under the impression local Cllrs were meant to be non political. I simply reiterate, to those who freely give their time for the growth and improvement of the community, a heartfelt thank you. It is certainly evident that some are more willing than others.
Guest 1849- Registered: 12 Sep 2016
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Anna, I have spent a lot of time with Ben, he is a charming young man, dedicated to his community above anything else, and untainted by years of political tribal infighting. He will be the first to admit he has made mistakes but they are honest ones, he doesn't have a malicious bone in him. You are correct, he has a full time job and 4 young children.
FYI Cllr Brivio is a town, district and county councillor.
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Guest 1862- Registered: 23 Sep 2016
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D Little, your comments are gratefully received and duly noted. How unusual, one Cllr sitting on 3 separate councils. Yet quite often the various councils blame each other for shortcomings. It must get rather uncomfortable at times for Cllr Brivio, if not down right embarrassing. No offense intended.
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Re post 212 Happens all the time .If you look on the various Council web sites you will see quite a few members serve two masters.How they can be loyal has always puzzled me .Im not going to name them but just look up and see which Councillors serve on more than one Council
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Some manage it with great aplomb Sue, without naming names Gordon Cowan saved our local bus service as a Kent County Councillor and my spies tell me he was instrumental in getting street lights switched back on in places that desperately needed them.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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Yes some do manage it,but sometimes they play one Council against another.For excample toilets caused divisions.Another excample town Councillors know that DDC donot have budgets for some improvements however manage to blame DDC .You cannot serve two masters .
When Cllr Watkins was a KCC Member he was not a district Councillor ..I still cannot understand how the street furniture in Dover was painted blue when some DDC members were against it .A case of Town Councillors wearing two hats .
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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You're right there Sue Toilet budgets are due to be slashed leaving many people pissed off. Just out of interest who is Councillor Watkins new on me?
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Guest 1862- Registered: 23 Sep 2016
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Talking about street furniture being painted blue, when a friend visited me shortly after I bought my property, we went for a stroll. She got very upset when we walked to the underpass. The "entrance " metal framework reminded her of the entrance to the concentration camps she visited where so many of her relatives perished. Who decided on those I wonder. Were the local taxpayers consulted? I must have been a considerable time ago , I presume, as they have started rusting quite badly.
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Guest 1862- Registered: 23 Sep 2016
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Howard, as you mentioned toilets, is it true that those "restoring" Biggin Hall for use by the community ( brilliant idea), are expected to provide new toilets with a toilet attendant in situ during open times? The toilets in use truly are a poor way of showing visitors we are a developed country. The limited times they are open to the public are frankly exasperating . Who actually runs them?
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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The Town Council being well meaning put those signs up pointing to the town centre and the seafront but they forgot to put the vital words "Arbeit Macht Frei".
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Dover Community Association I believe Anna, Lord Crowley would be more Au Fait than me on the subject but he may be sulking at this juncture.