DemocracyClub

Tom Steinberg · Tom Steinberg

This post is to help volunteers understand more about what DemocracyClub really needs out of this first task. Background So one of the main goals of DemocracyClub is to gather the views on key local and national issues for all candidates sta...

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Hairyloon · Hairyloon

I'm guessing that all the people involved are busy on Facebook or whatever. We have just had the most interesting election for decades, and nobody has even mentioned it on here. If it is going to be this active, perhaps it would be better to be closed down?

tosh · tosh

As a purely academic exercise I would ask you to complete the attached poll for 6 May Other = any minority on ballot (green, UKIP, BNP, Independent etc) or regional specific party (plaid cymru, SNP, Sinn Fein or other NI party) If you did not vote or spoiled the ballot paper please tick Abstained

tosh · tosh

In less than 24 hours, the electorate will be back in their box with the lid closed. Our new MPs should hopefully soon debate electoral voting changes. Some have promised a referendum on the 'alternative vote'. This is only one alternative. This forum and public debate should consider the merits...

tosh · tosh

Less than 2 months to go. We can expect 3 televised debates with top 3 parties, party election broadcasts, endless sound-bite news clips and a leaflet through the door but don't expect any candidate to call. I would like to revive the hustings, local public meetings with all candidates invited for...

turbo · turbo

The Tory and Labour parties in Ealing Council have selected candidates who are barely able to speak English and have very little understanding about legislation and the workings of local government. Frankly, many of Ealing Southall candidates are incompetent and totally unable to represent th...

tosh · tosh

Apr 6 PM calls General Election, Monarch graciously agrees (as if she had a choice) to dissolve Parliament, effective 12 April. During this period there is undemocratic horse trading on which Bills should fall or be progressed for Royal Assent IMV any extant Bill pertaining to National Securi...

Spidergran · Ken

I think the house of lords should be a People Elected House like a Senate.

Spidergran · Spidergran

I have come across a new thing on a local pre-election leaflet where the small print reads as follows: "The LibDems and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of these contacts may be automated. You can op...

Spidergran · Spidergran

I have not noticed a preponderance of green issues in this forum but the following petition suggests country-wide relevance. It asks no 10 to make it mandatory to include consideration of habitat and niches for bird and bat species within all new planning developments. A Stockport group of pla...

Rwth of Cornovii · Toby Tobes

Untill we bin the two-party system every other nation other than the US has already done our democracy is an utter sham. The Labour Party has deserted us working-class folks and as a result we need PR more than ever before. Toby

Spidergran · Spidergran

Agenda Item 21 of the recent Stockport Executive Council Meeting agenda is devoted to a thing called 'City Region Governance'. The ExCom is currently 'formulating a response to the current consultation' on the following proposal: 1. AGMA was set up after the Greater Manchester Council was abol...

Spidergran · Spidergran

http://www.opendemocracy.net/ourkingdom/guy-aitchison/two-documentaries-to-watch-tonightTrust Politics, 7pm BBC2 Dispatches: Politicians for Hire, 8pm Channel 4

Ceredigion · Ceredigion

The Auditor General for Wales who runs the Welsh Audit Office (WAO) that is the watchdog for spending by the Welsh Assembly Government has just warned of swinging cuts to public services. Under the Local government Act 2000, the Welsh Audit Office could intervene on issues of value for money in all pu...

Hairyloon · Hairyloon

So, I have found this forum, and it seems like it is based on a good idea, but there does not seem to be much happening. May I suggest you set up a few more sub-fora?

Hairyloon · neil asquith

hi im 46 ,a 4 year apperentice trained site joiner ,unemployed due to layoffs in october 2008 , looking and applying and ringing for jobs every day since layed off ,on jobseekers as i live on my own in a rented cottage in baildon .NOW my issue is that shipley job centre has pushed me on to one of theses trai...

skoojala · skoojala

Having checked out the MP's and prospective MP's website for Bristol East it appears the future of the NHS is the most important issue, although current MP, Kerry Macarthy's website put the economy just ahead on her straw poll. What I would like to determine is what each of the parties propose to do fo...

nuchtom · nuchtom

Proposed privatisation of Dover Harbour Board. Site of redevelopment of local hospital. Long awaited dualling of A2 trunk road, between Lydden and Dover. Large scale lorry parking needed to avoid disruption when ports/channel tunnel service interrupted. This area has volunteered for major...

Stuart · Stuart

Struggling with the first task! Maybe it just isn't a very exciting constituency but I am struggling to come up with a good local issue that meets the criteria. Specifically that of candidates having a difference of opinion on it. For example, two of the candidates mention budget cuts by the local cou...

Spidergran · Spidergran

I have not had time to gather people's opinions so mine will have to do for now: 1. continued decimation of greenspace and Green Belt 2. minimal regard for the needs and wants of residents 3. one in five shops closing around town, in town centre and the market 4. poor traffic management 5. lack o...

Rustam · Rustam

Candidates: Susan Kramer (Lib Dem) Current MP. Still awaiting reply on policies Zac Goldsmith (Cons) Campaigned to protect small shops and shopping areas and to make it easier for customers to use them (esp parking). Believes the LA could do much more to protect gardens and green spaces (inclusing...

tcdeeone · tcdeeone

For years now the big issue affecting the corner of North East Hampshire has been extensive overdevelopment and a complete lack of investment in infrastructure to support it. I have lived in Church Crookham for almost 35 years and witness a village turned into a huge dormitory estate because Hart Di...

Chris.

Hi - I've just joined up and I'm wondering if there is anyone else here from Warrington North? I'm going to have a look in the local newspapers and websites for local issues, as well as have a chat with my neighbours - but it would be nice to link up with some others. Hope to hear from someone. Cheers.

LucyB

Ashton-under-Lyne prospective parliamentary candidates *David Heyes MP, Labour. Seema Kennedy, Conservatives. Unknown, LibDems. Ashton-under-Lyne has traditionally been a Labour stronghold. Although, the Conservatives have recently gained 4 councillors in Failsworth and Ashton Hurs...

Alison Piearcey

I got asked mistakenly to research for Manchester Gorton (I think the confusion is because I'm right on the edge of the consituency) but didn't realise this until I'd done the job for Manchester Central! So, here's what I got, if it's any help! Manchester Central Current incumbent : LABOUR, Tony LLoy...

Tom Steinberg · Anonymous

I have a few issues but I'm not quite sure if they're what's being looked for:do you think the student housing areas in Fallowfield and Rusholme affect community cohesion?did you support the congestion charge?do you think enough is being done to support cycling over car use?Bit confused by the idea...

Francis Davey

I confess that I don't have any obvious idea as to what issues are really local here that wouldn't be dealt with by the local councils. Maybe there are some issues about Finsbury Park area (by which I live) being poorly managed because it falls at the edge of several councils and I have some concerns abou...

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	STICKY: Explaining precisely what this task is looking for (Preview) This post is to help volunteers understand more about what DemocracyClub really needs out of this first task. Background So one of the main goals of DemocracyClub is to gather the views on key local and national issues for all candidates sta...	Tom Steinberg	7	3898	Mar 23, 2010 by sodit
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	Is there any point to this Forum? (Preview) I'm guessing that all the people involved are busy on Facebook or whatever. We have just had the most interesting election for decades, and nobody has even mentioned it on here. If it is going to be this active, perhaps it would be better to be closed down?	Hairyloon	3	1590	Aug 3, 2010 by Hairyloon
	Exit Poll May 2010 (Preview) As a purely academic exercise I would ask you to complete the attached poll for 6 May Other = any minority on ballot (green, UKIP, BNP, Independent etc) or regional specific party (plaid cymru, SNP, Sinn Fein or other NI party) If you did not vote or spoiled the ballot paper please tick Abstained	tosh	0	1206	May 5, 2010 by tosh
	Proposed New Projects (Preview) In less than 24 hours, the electorate will be back in their box with the lid closed. Our new MPs should hopefully soon debate electoral voting changes. Some have promised a referendum on the 'alternative vote'. This is only one alternative. This forum and public debate should consider the merits...	tosh	0	1172	May 5, 2010 by tosh
	Local Hustings (Preview) Less than 2 months to go. We can expect 3 televised debates with top 3 parties, party election broadcasts, endless sound-bite news clips and a leaflet through the door but don't expect any candidate to call. I would like to revive the hustings, local public meetings with all candidates invited for...	tosh	5	1655	Apr 30, 2010 by tosh
	The Real Face of Southall Politics integrity scrutiny double standards (Preview) The Tory and Labour parties in Ealing Council have selected candidates who are barely able to speak English and have very little understanding about legislation and the workings of local government. Frankly, many of Ealing Southall candidates are incompetent and totally unable to represent th...	turbo	0	1247	Apr 22, 2010 by turbo
	Election - legislation washup (Preview) Apr 6 PM calls General Election, Monarch graciously agrees (as if she had a choice) to dissolve Parliament, effective 12 April. During this period there is undemocratic horse trading on which Bills should fall or be progressed for Royal Assent IMV any extant Bill pertaining to National Securi...	tosh	0	1213	Apr 7, 2010 by tosh
	House Of Lords (Preview) I think the house of lords should be a People Elected House like a Senate.	Ken	5	2963	Apr 1, 2010 by Spidergran
	Leaflet Scams (Preview) I have come across a new thing on a local pre-election leaflet where the small print reads as follows: "The LibDems and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of these contacts may be automated. You can op...	Spidergran	0	1206	Mar 31, 2010 by Spidergran
	Green Issue Enquiry Green issues (Preview) I have not noticed a preponderance of green issues in this forum but the following petition suggests country-wide relevance. It asks no 10 to make it mandatory to include consideration of habitat and niches for bird and bat species within all new planning developments. A Stockport group of pla...	Spidergran	2	1243	Mar 30, 2010 by Spidergran
	Real Democracy (Preview) Untill we bin the two-party system every other nation other than the US has already done our democracy is an utter sham. The Labour Party has deserted us working-class folks and as a result we need PR more than ever before. Toby	Toby Tobes	3	1289	Mar 30, 2010 by Rwth of Cornovii
	Greater Manchester Combined Authority? (Preview) Agenda Item 21 of the recent Stockport Executive Council Meeting agenda is devoted to a thing called 'City Region Governance'. The ExCom is currently 'formulating a response to the current consultation' on the following proposal: 1. AGMA was set up after the Greater Manchester Council was abol...	Spidergran	3	1422	Mar 30, 2010 by mercury
	Open Democracy TV Alert (Preview) http://www.opendemocracy.net/ourkingdom/guy-aitchison/two-documentaries-to-watch-tonightTrust Politics, 7pm BBC2 Dispatches: Politicians for Hire, 8pm Channel 4	Spidergran	0	1102	Mar 24, 2010 by Spidergran
	Accountability for Conduct and Our Money in Public Services (Preview) The Auditor General for Wales who runs the Welsh Audit Office (WAO) that is the watchdog for spending by the Welsh Assembly Government has just warned of swinging cuts to public services. Under the Local government Act 2000, the Welsh Audit Office could intervene on issues of value for money in all pu...	Ceredigion	0	1149	Mar 16, 2010 by Ceredigion
	What's occurring here? (Preview) So, I have found this forum, and it seems like it is based on a good idea, but there does not seem to be much happening. May I suggest you set up a few more sub-fora?	Hairyloon	2	3086	Mar 16, 2010 by Hairyloon
	new deal (Preview) hi im 46 ,a 4 year apperentice trained site joiner ,unemployed due to layoffs in october 2008 , looking and applying and ringing for jobs every day since layed off ,on jobseekers as i live on my own in a rented cottage in baildon .NOW my issue is that shipley job centre has pushed me on to one of theses trai...	neil asquith	1	1232	Mar 15, 2010 by Hairyloon
	Local Issues for Bristol East (Preview) Having checked out the MP's and prospective MP's website for Bristol East it appears the future of the NHS is the most important issue, although current MP, Kerry Macarthy's website put the economy just ahead on her straw poll. What I would like to determine is what each of the parties propose to do fo...	skoojala	0	1074	Mar 6, 2010 by skoojala
	Local issues for Dover, Kent (Preview) Proposed privatisation of Dover Harbour Board. Site of redevelopment of local hospital. Long awaited dualling of A2 trunk road, between Lydden and Dover. Large scale lorry parking needed to avoid disruption when ports/channel tunnel service interrupted. This area has volunteered for major...	nuchtom	0	1106	Feb 26, 2010 by nuchtom
	Local issues in Aberdeen South (Preview) Struggling with the first task! Maybe it just isn't a very exciting constituency but I am struggling to come up with a good local issue that meets the criteria. Specifically that of candidates having a difference of opinion on it. For example, two of the candidates mention budget cuts by the local cou...	Stuart	0	1068	Feb 16, 2010 by Stuart
	Local issues in Stockport, Cheshire (Preview) I have not had time to gather people's opinions so mine will have to do for now: 1. continued decimation of greenspace and Green Belt 2. minimal regard for the needs and wants of residents 3. one in five shops closing around town, in town centre and the market 4. poor traffic management 5. lack o...	Spidergran	0	1082	Feb 12, 2010 by Spidergran
	Local Issues in Richmond Park (Preview) Candidates: Susan Kramer (Lib Dem) Current MP. Still awaiting reply on policies Zac Goldsmith (Cons) Campaigned to protect small shops and shopping areas and to make it easier for customers to use them (esp parking). Believes the LA could do much more to protect gardens and green spaces (inclusing...	Rustam	1	1165	Feb 9, 2010 by Rustam
	Local Issues in North East Hampshire Local Issues North East Hampshire Over development Traffic Congestion schools education (Preview) For years now the big issue affecting the corner of North East Hampshire has been extensive overdevelopment and a complete lack of investment in infrastructure to support it. I have lived in Church Crookham for almost 35 years and witness a village turned into a huge dormitory estate because Hart Di...	tcdeeone	0	1164	Feb 8, 2010 by tcdeeone
	Hello - is there anyone else here from Warrington North? (Preview) Hi - I've just joined up and I'm wondering if there is anyone else here from Warrington North? I'm going to have a look in the local newspapers and websites for local issues, as well as have a chat with my neighbours - but it would be nice to link up with some others. Hope to hear from someone. Cheers.	Chris.	0	1040	Feb 4, 2010 by Chris.
	Local Issues in Ashton-under-Lyne (Preview) Ashton-under-Lyne prospective parliamentary candidates *David Heyes MP, Labour. Seema Kennedy, Conservatives. Unknown, LibDems. Ashton-under-Lyne has traditionally been a Labour stronghold. Although, the Conservatives have recently gained 4 councillors in Failsworth and Ashton Hurs...	LucyB	2	1392	Jan 25, 2010 by JonathanD
	Manchester central (Preview) I got asked mistakenly to research for Manchester Gorton (I think the confusion is because I'm right on the edge of the consituency) but didn't realise this until I'd done the job for Manchester Central! So, here's what I got, if it's any help! Manchester Central Current incumbent : LABOUR, Tony LLoy...	Alison Piearcey	0	1136	Jan 24, 2010 by Alison Piearcey
	Issues for Manchester Gorton (Preview) I have a few issues but I'm not quite sure if they're what's being looked for:do you think the student housing areas in Fallowfield and Rusholme affect community cohesion?did you support the congestion charge?do you think enough is being done to support cycling over car use?Bit confused by the idea...	Anonymous	2	1135	Jan 22, 2010 by Tom Steinberg
	Local issues in Stoke Newington and Hackney North (Preview) I confess that I don't have any obvious idea as to what issues are really local here that wouldn't be dealt with by the local councils. Maybe there are some issues about Finsbury Park area (by which I live) being poorly managed because it falls at the edge of several councils and I have some concerns abou...	Francis Davey	0	1033	Jan 19, 2010 by Francis Davey
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