Tory
Work Slim Down Stop Whinging
21 Jul 2010
Tory councillor for Loggerheads and Whitmore, Ashley Howells has offered the people of Stoke-on-Trent some advice, using his Twitter account he said, Work slim down stop whinging. Mr Howells 'tweet' was in response to Pits n Pots reader Mark Porter who had used his twitter account to say, 'Cameron ought to come to Stoke to tell the people here why we never get anything but cuts. #condemfail' about David Cameron launching the Big Society initiative in Liverpool on Monday.
My name is Harold Gregory and I am your local choice for Stoke & Trent Vale. I live in Riverside Road, Trent Vale, and am married with 3 children, one attending St Joseph’s and one at St Teresa’s. I spent 20 years in the Army, serving in the first Gulf War and also in Northern Ireland, as well as many other postings around the world. I now work for Network Rail at Derby, having previously worked at the signal box in Stone until it was closed down.
My name is Ross Ward and as a first time candidate for the Weston and Meir North Ward election I thought it important to take advantage of this forum to lay down some of my core beliefs.
My name is Daniel Harley. I am a resident in the ward of Longton South, the area I have lived my whole life and the area I am eager to represent on the City Council. I come from a working class family - my father ran a car parts shop, ‘Top Gear’ in Carlisle Street for many years, and I attended Dresden Primary School. I am currently studying at Keele University and as an amateur actor I am not afraid to stand up in front of a crowd to make sure our voice – as local residents – is heard.
Bhatti Goes Boxing
13 Apr 2010
Conservative PPC for the hotly contested Stoke-on-Trent Central seat Norsheen Bhatti spent some time training with 10 - 18 year old boxers at the YMCA in Hanley. Norsheen said, 'So far in this election campaign, this was one of the best times I’ve had. It was great to see all children of all ages, of all cultures come together and play a sport which they are so passionate about.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council Labour Group has pledged to oppose plans from the Tory led coalition to close community facilities. The Labour group was alarmed by a briefing from council finance officers which pinpointed the closure of Tunstall and Shelton swimming pools as a way to force budget cutbacks.
If you’ve read this blog for a while you will know by now that I am no fan of the BNP. Don’t get me wrong I would fight for their right to exist and for your right to vote for them. That is what makes our country great, a democracy built on the principles of free speech.
We are delighted to bring you the latest offering in our ‘In Conversation’ series. Earlier today we caught up with Council Leader Ross Irving and sought his reaction to the last full council meeting and the issues that were raised. We also asked Ross for his insight on the Dimensions saga and the ongoing accusations that the Authority is officer led. The issue of the £2million 106 money and the possibility of a Council Tax rise next year are also discussed.
Sometimes when you broadcast or write an article you often find yourself wondering whether you should be saying or writing what you are thinking – if you catch my drift. Today is one of those days, I find myself thinking, oh dear this one isn’t going to go down too well. But do you no what? When you have a certain strength of feeilng over an issue, or a comment that needs to be aired, you just have to go with the flow and let it all out.
I was tipped off yesterday that the Sentinel were about to publish an article about the Dimensions fiasco. Publish they did and what an article it was! An example of fantastic journalism by Iain Robinson & David Johnson has lifted the lid on this whole sorry saga. But what it does highlight is the complete disregard for the elected representatives of this city and the public at large by this officer led authority.
