dippyhippy Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Posted April 14, 2015 Welcome to you, Seb. There are so many threads, covering so many subjects on Hereford Voice, it's a job to know where to begin! One thing, even if you are not elected, this is still a great place to be a regular visitor. If you, like many of us bloggers, care about this community,you'll find plenty to get your teeth stuck into on a regular basis!
Sebaileyus_PhD Posted April 14, 2015 Report Posted April 14, 2015 i think i shall, its amazing the resources that appear when you go looking for them!
dippyhippy Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Posted April 15, 2015 I've had leaflets from Lucy Hurds, Lib Dem, and Anna Coda, Labour. Sadly..... no knock at the door! My list of questions, stuck to the back of my front door for the past month, remain unasked and unanswered by prospective MP's., as well as councillors......
Glenda Powell Posted April 15, 2015 Report Posted April 15, 2015 Dippy, If you like to tell me which area you live, and we have an Independent candidate for that ward I will make sure they knock your door. Glenda
dippyhippy Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Posted April 15, 2015 Thanks Glenda. That's very thoughtful. I actually know the Independent candidate..... so will make sure I nab him in the pub this weekend!
Sebaileyus_PhD Posted April 16, 2015 Report Posted April 16, 2015 i dont know who lives where, but ill be canvassing all of holmer (every door i can find!) starting saturday.
Roger Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 Brian Wilcox has just been leafleting my street again today. He's obviously trying to shake it up a bit as he went around the cul-de-sac in a clockwise direction as opposed to anti clockwise last time. Still couldn't find my doorbell tho ...
dippyhippy Posted April 17, 2015 Author Report Posted April 17, 2015 A very entertaining exchange of views between John Harrington, Amanda Martin and Graham Powell. Great to see John and Amanda asking some awkward questions!
Denise Lloyd Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 I think I have now recieved the full hand of canvassing leaflets some of which have even been posted to me. Would somebody like to enlighten to me and tell me how all this is funded. I know the Indies fund themselves but I think the rest are reliant on donations. If this is the case is there a list of donations available for public viewing?
flamboyant Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 A very entertaining exchange of views between John Harrington, Amanda Martin and Graham Powell. Great to see John and Amanda asking some awkward questions! http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/12890966.HEREFORDSHIRE_COUNCIL_ELECTION___wards_to_watch/ Think John Harrington came out on top in this exchange
Chris Chappell Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Denise, Parliamentary candidates get the chance to use 'free post' through Royal Mail. Their literature has to comply with certain rules, size of envelope or addressed etc. hThis is not the case with council elections where there is no free post and parliament candidates can only have one leaflet delivered free. Apart from Independents, all other candidates, belonging to political parties, are likely to have sponsorship either from private individuals who hope to get something from the party they sponsor, or from a national political party, or perhaps from a trade union. There is no such thing as a free lunch!
Cambo Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Denise, Parliamentary candidates get the chance to use 'free post' through Royal Mail. Their literature has to comply with certain rules, size of envelope or addressed etc. hThis is not the case with council elections where there is no free post and parliament candidates can only have one leaflet delivered free. Apart from Independents, all other candidates, belonging to political parties, are likely to have sponsorship either from private individuals who hope to get something from the party they sponsor, or from a national political party, or perhaps from a trade union. There is no such thing as a free lunch! Hello chris can you tell me if a organisation,company or individual made a donation to a political party would those parties then have to declare who those donors are how much they gave & where they come from?…also would that information be in the public domain??
Chris Chappell Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 Hi Cambo Every Parliamentary and council candidate, parish and Unitary, will have to declare to the ERO the amount spent on their election. This includes all leaflet,posters and hireling of rooms for meetings. It includes offices hired especially for organising the campaign and includes, but this can come under miscellaneous, postage phone calls and petrol. The names of all those who gave the candidate in part or whole lily money or property, be it a building or a car for example, has to be declared. Receipts have to go in with the electoral return by Friday 12th June. They are open for public challenge a few weeks later when ERO has scrutinized and remain open for the life time of Council. All Councillors will need in their declaration of interest before they can take their seat, all their sponsors etc.
megilleland Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 Information here: Candidates and agents at local elections in England and Wales Local elections in England and Wales Guidance for candidates and agents Part 3 of 6 – Spending and donations
WirralPC Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 Hi Cambo Every Parliamentary and council candidate, parish and Unitary, will have to declare to the ERO the amount spent on their election. This includes all leaflet,posters and hireling of rooms for meetings. It includes offices hired especially for organising the campaign and includes, but this can come under miscellaneous, postage phone calls and petrol. The names of all those who gave the candidate in part or whole lily money or property, be it a building or a car for example, has to be declared. Receipts have to go in with the electoral return by Friday 12th June. They are open for public challenge a few weeks later when ERO has scrutinized and remain open for the life time of Council. All Councillors will need in their declaration of interest before they can take their seat, all their sponsors etc. ...sums spent on baking, sprinkling with sugar, ferrying, delivering chocolate muffins? An important omission shurely?
Cambo Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 Hi Cambo Every Parliamentary and council candidate, parish and Unitary, will have to declare to the ERO the amount spent on their election. This includes all leaflet,posters and hireling of rooms for meetings. It includes offices hired especially for organising the campaign and includes, but this can come under miscellaneous, postage phone calls and petrol. The names of all those who gave the candidate in part or whole lily money or property, be it a building or a car for example, has to be declared. Receipts have to go in with the electoral return by Friday 12th June. They are open for public challenge a few weeks later when ERO has scrutinized and remain open for the life time of Council. All Councillors will need in their declaration of interest before they can take their seat, all their sponsors etc. Hi chris thanks for explaining it's very much appreciated.
Cambo Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 Hi Cambo Every Parliamentary and council candidate, parish and Unitary, will have to declare to the ERO the amount spent on their election. This includes all leaflet,posters and hireling of rooms for meetings. It includes offices hired especially for organising the campaign and includes, but this can come under miscellaneous, postage phone calls and petrol. The names of all those who gave the candidate in part or whole lily money or property, be it a building or a car for example, has to be declared. Receipts have to go in with the electoral return by Friday 12th June. They are open for public challenge a few weeks later when ERO has scrutinized and remain open for the life time of Council. All Councillors will need in their declaration of interest before they can take their seat, all their sponsors etc. Hi chris thanks for explaining, it's very much appreciated.
Colin James Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 If elected i promise to engage using all methods including social media! Welcome to HV Mike and good luck with your campaign, its good to have you as a member here.
Chris Chappell Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 I know nothing about the cakes of Jesse Norman. It does't sound to me that Jesse has done anything that warrants any more than a slap on the wrist. Election law is very clear about what you can give/do during an election period. Anything that might be seen as buying a vote is not allowed. For example, you can call me mean if you wish, but I will not be buying anyone from my Ward a beer in the Vaga or anywhere else until after the election. Nor will I accept one! Election law is very strong on this. ' in the publics view you must not be seen to be in any way buying a vote or putting yourself in a position to be beholden to someone who may be voting for you'. I hold a Diploma in Election Law and have been fighting election campaigns for forty years. It is always unwise for a candidate to do anything that might be misconstrued. Other than Independents, who normally are their own Agents, most Party candidates have an election agent who in law is responsible for the actions and words of the candidate and candidates supporters. It's an agents nightmare when a candidate or supporter goes off and does something that might bring the law down on them. Heavy fines or imprisonment awaits for the most serious breach of election law!
Victor Wright Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 I know nothing about the cakes of Jesse Norman. It does't sound to me that Jesse has done anything that warrants any more than a slap on the wrist. Election law is very clear about what you can give/do during an election period. Anything that might be seen as buying a vote is not allowed. For example, you can call me mean if you wish, but I will not be buying anyone from my Ward a beer in the Vaga or anywhere else until after the election. Nor will I accept one! Election law is very strong on this. ' in the publics view you must not be seen to be in any way buying a vote or putting yourself in a position to be beholden to someone who may be voting for you'. I hold a Diploma in Election Law and have been fighting election campaigns for forty years. It is always unwise for a candidate to do anything that might be misconstrued. Other than Independents, who normally are their own Agents, most Party candidates have an election agent who in law is responsible for the actions and words of the candidate and candidates supporters. It's an agents nightmare when a candidate or supporter goes off and does something that might bring the law down on them. Heavy fines or imprisonment awaits for the most serious breach of election law! I was going to buy you a pint and a curry this week too. I won't offer again ha ha, seriously though, good luck with your campaign Chris, keep up all the good work that you do.
Chris Chappell Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 Victor, I was gutted, looks good though! Thanks for your kind words.
Denise Lloyd Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 Having read a lot of IOC stuff over the last few days I am still not absolutely clear on their Housing Policy.
dippyhippy Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Posted April 20, 2015 Hi Denise, Why don't you bump the IOC manifesto thread back up, with a question??? I'm sure somebody will respond to a direct query!
Roger Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 Having read a lot of IOC stuff over the last few days I am still not absolutely clear on their Housing Policy. Paul Andrews rung my doorbell today in The College Ward where he's standing for IOC. Seems a nice enough chap ... I forgot to ask the Housing question but as far as he's concerned he wants an end to The Council selling assets. More local to his ward he wants a 20 MPH speed limit in the area without humps. Not sure myself that is worth doing as I'm not aware of an existing speed problem ...
Roger Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 I don't like posting directly after my own post but Roger Goodwin and Paul Andrews (candidates for College Ward) have registered on this forum in the last few days and are viewing content .... No posts from either yet! But this forum is obviously hitting the political radar! Which I think is good!
dippyhippy Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Posted April 25, 2015 Hi Roger! I think many are waking up to the potential of Hereford Voice. To those who have signed up, but are yet to post, I say.... C'mon! Jump In! We may bark, but we don't bite..... well, not often!
Cambo Posted April 26, 2015 Report Posted April 26, 2015 It's great to see some of our perspective cllr's elect such as Amanda,jimbo,Seb& daszzo333 to name but a few engaging with us folks on the voice… long may it continue especially after the elections whether or not they do get elected?
dazza333 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Posted April 27, 2015 I know nothing about the cakes of Jesse Norman. It does't sound to me that Jesse has done anything that warrants any more than a slap on the wrist. Election law is very clear about what you can give/do during an election period. Anything that might be seen as buying a vote is not allowed. For example, you can call me mean if you wish, but I will not be buying anyone from my Ward a beer in the Vaga or anywhere else until after the election. Nor will I accept one! Election law is very strong on this. ' in the publics view you must not be seen to be in any way buying a vote or putting yourself in a position to be beholden to someone who may be voting for you'. I hold a Diploma in Election Law and have been fighting election campaigns for forty years. It is always unwise for a candidate to do anything that might be misconstrued. Other than Independents, who normally are their own Agents, most Party candidates have an election agent who in law is responsible for the actions and words of the candidate and candidates supporters. It's an agents nightmare when a candidate or supporter goes off and does something that might bring the law down on them. Heavy fines or imprisonment awaits for the most serious breach of election law!
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