Hyndburn local elections, 2012.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

One must feel sorry for him, Labour are apparently running a really dirty campaign this year.

Someone told you that 'off-the-cuff'?

I hope it wasn't the same person who told you that I was now the Tories 'secret weapon', in the forthcoming elections. Now that I'm no longer a Labour supporter.

Amazing what utter guff gets shot from the cuff of some people.

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by garinda

Someone told you that 'off-the-cuff'?

I hope it wasn't the same person who told you that I was now the Tories 'secret weapon', in the forthcoming elections. Now that I'm no longer a Labour supporter.

Amazing what utter guff gets shot from the cuff of some people.

Cufflinks are a wonderful thing, stops me worrying about any off remarks. For example, I've just been speaking to a film maker in Canada interested in Hyndburn news articles regarding dog fouling, not something that happens every day.

Until I say something that accidentally ends the universe I won't worry about the occasional slip.

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[garinda]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Cufflinks are a wonderful thing, stops me worrying about any off remarks. For example, I've just been speaking to a film maker in Canada interested in Hyndburn news articles regarding dog fouling, not something that happens every day.

Until I say something that accidentally ends the universe I won't worry about the occasional slip.

Cheap.

You need double sided cufflinks.

[garinda]

Though it's nice to hear Hyndburn International is still a big player on the world stage.

[Less]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

I've just been speaking to a film maker in Canada interested in Hyndburn news articles regarding dog fouling, not something that happens every day.

Don't have anything to do with a film like that, it will only get crap revues.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Less

Don't have anything to do with a film like that, it will only get crap revues.

You never know, it might win a prize, at next year's Pedigree Chum film festival.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

No, he's up for election at the same time as me in 2014.

He'll be up for election as County Councillor next year.

Presuming you are talking about the one and only, of course....

One must feel sorry for him, Labour are apparently running a really dirty campaign this year.

This year: eek:

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by jaysay

This year: eek:

Not quite as dirty as we're on the receiving end of. Rishton seems to be awash with 'interesting' stories of what myself and my fellow councillors have reportedly been saying.

At least one potential councillor has a lot to learn, something I believe you have said to me on occasion, John. Fortunately for myself and my colleagues, we have made ourselves available and accountable and the laughable supposed quotes are doing considerable damage to his chances. Even the mighty Conservative Club doesn't appear to be lending its support this year by putting posters up.

Just ask Peter if he's ever heard the expression about loose lips and sinking ships.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Not quite as dirty as we're on the receiving end of. Rishton seems to be awash with 'interesting' stories of what myself and my fellow councillors have reportedly been saying.

At least one potential councillor has a lot to learn, something I believe you have said to me on occasion, John. Fortunately for myself and my colleagues, we have made ourselves available and accountable and the laughable supposed quotes are doing considerable damage to his chances. Even the mighty Conservative Club doesn't appear to be lending its support this year by putting posters up.

Just ask Peter if he's ever heard the expression about loose lips and sinking ships.

Peter who

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Peter who

That's the spirit.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Let's keep him that way.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

That's the spirit.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Let's keep him that way.

Keep who that way

[Ken Moss]

That's it for another year, normal service will resume shortly. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to vote (whichever way) although the shockingly low turnout across the country still indicates to me that we have a long way to go to connect with people.

The balance of the council is now as follows:

Labour - 23
Independent - 3
Conservative - 9

[davemac]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

That's it for another year, normal service will resume shortly. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to vote (whichever way) although the shockingly low turnout across the country still indicates to me that we have a long way to go to connect with people.

The balance of the council is now as follows:

Labour - 23
Independent - 3
Conservative - 9

Its always been a bugbear of mine that more people do not vote, and that the people who represent us are only there by minority descision.

What should we do to improve the numbers who turn out, or register for postal votes?

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by davemac

Its always been a bugbear of mine that more people do not vote, and that the people who represent us are only there by minority descision.

What should we do to improve the numbers who turn out, or register for postal votes?

In Rishton we got 1,927 people out to vote (beaten only by Central's 2,011) which still means that thousands didn't bother. I firmly believe that our higher-than-average turnout is a result of Cllr Grayson's personal popularity and a permanently visible presence from Team Rishton but it still leaves massive room for improvement. Postal voting is definitely a way forward but it can be susceptible to abuse.

Better interaction from our existing councillors is really the only way to increase turnout locally.

[mobertol]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Postal voting is definitely a way forward but it can be susceptible to abuse.

Better interaction from our existing councillors is really the only way to increase turnout locally.

Would help keep the postal service alive too!

I imagine that in such a highly technological age, eventually it will be possible to vote electronically -that would surely improve voting figures. Just imagine if you could log-in and vote with a click -no excuses about rainy days, having to get out of work, forgetting etc.

Anyone have any inside knowledge of system development in this area or just any thoughts on the possibility?