The Leadership Crisis

I came across a very funny Youtube video the other day and I thought I would share it with you all.. It is very much for those of you who closely follow the inside workings at County Hall (so not many, but those of you who do will love it). My guess is that it is written by someone very close to the front line in Cornish Politics cause although it is funny it is very close to the bone with a lot of the points it makes! Enjoy...
Click to view "Leadership Crisis" by BunkerCC

Don't forget local shops

With Christmas just around the corner (sorry, but its true) our thoughts turn to buying gifts for our love ones and friends, among other things. In this day and age it is very easy to get on-line and look for all the things you need, but I would urge you to take a trip to your local shops. Keeping local shops open is vital to keeping a beating heart in our community and if we don't use them they will die and not be replaced. No matter how big or small your purchase local shop keepers will be glad to see you and I'm sure the service you will get will be great.

Independence day part one

I am often out on the doorstep speaking to people about their issues and campaigning for my community. At election time I am knocking on doors asking for your support and occasionally people mention "Independent" candidates. I thought it might be interesting to lift the lid on "Independents". First you might notice that I use Inverted commas when referring to this elusive bread of politician, why is this? Well there are many reasons which I will go into over time, but the first is that the "independents" at Cornwall Council are a group! let me say that again, there is an independent group at Cornwall Council. If it wasn't so misleading to the public it would be funny. The best bit is that 29 out of 31 "independents" are part of this group which has a leader and deputy. The other two are known as stand alone independents, which is what I thought they were all meant to be.

It's time people know the truth about this lorded and "honourable" breed so there is more to come on this subject

Postal voters, take your chance

Over the last few days postal votes for the Cornwall and Devon Police and Crime Commissioner have been delivered. This is a very important role and if the wrong person gets in things could get scary quickly. I am supporting Brian Blake who is a former policeman and is standing for the Liberal Democrats  If you are a postal vote, please use your vote!

The ballot for this position is happening on the 15th

Guy Fawkes Night

As you know tomorrow is Guy Fawkes night. It is quite amusing that at a time when Parliament is so unpopular so many people celibate the thwarting of an attempt to blow it up.

Fireworks are great fun for most people and I hope that everyone chooses to go to proper organised events rather then trying to do it at home. There are a number of reasons this is the best way to join in. First it is safer and that is very important. Second as a pet owner, I feel it is better for pets to not have fireworks going off for hours on end over many days.

Enjoy your night tomorrow!