Cherwell District Council (CDC) Elections 4 May 2023
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Exactly that. Cherwell DC will make the planning decision so they want to be on the council to decline it.
Got to feel for the people in those wards who if Ward and Campbell are elected won't be properly represented as their councillors just want to stop sonething near where they live. I do hope they're being honest about their reasons for standing to the people in those wards.
Guys, these emails really work! David Bunn, Chair for Bloxham Parish came to see me! He said it was easier talk face to face. Very supportive of this community project! He was rather disturbed when I told him about candidates from Kidlington hoping to gain seats in Banbury/ Cropredy...
So for me David Bunn (Lib dem) has 5 votes from my household!
So for me David Bunn (Lib dem) has 5 votes from my household!
I do not live there so don’t fully know the answer, but my understanding is for the most part there is support for ‘independent’ representatives in that area as they have a little freedom from overall party policies and are able to respond on case-by-case basis on the merits of each different situation. This positions them to better represent the voices of those who elect them, rather than forcing them to amplify party messages or party agendas. I know for certain that they listen to constituents and try to be responsive and supportive of local feeling, over and above anything else. This is also why the Banbury seats are so concerning - you elect people who don’t live in the area and who bring set agendas, you don’t not get local voices represented honestly. As for Harry (or dad as I call him!), I know any platform he has is that he makes every effort to understand issues in his area, listen to the concerns of local people, and tries to represent those views at council. Zero personal agenda, just trying to do the best for his town and the people. Also, an Oxford season-ticket holder of 40+ years and a certain supporter for the stadium development, as confirmed by @bicesterox
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David Bunn is a Conservative candidate
Local Election candidates named - Banbury FM
The candidates for the Local Elections on May 4 have been revealed with one-third of the seats on Cherwell District Council to be decided.
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David Bunn is a Conservative candidate
Local Election candidates named - Banbury FM
The candidates for the Local Elections on May 4 have been revealed with one-third of the seats on Cherwell District Council to be decided.
That makes more sense!!
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FoSB and KDW members gaining seats in Banbury to try and stop the Stadium would be a PR nightmare for them in the longrun.
And Middleton having strong links to them would make him look rather silly if he is on the planning committee when the time comes.
And Middleton having strong links to them would make him look rather silly if he is on the planning committee when the time comes.
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I am starting to receive a few replies to my emails too now, and am steadily updating the opening posts with Pro/Anti tags for candidates as appropriate based on what I've seen, and what is being reported in this thread - let's keep it up! We have our first YellowsForum recommended candidate now as a result, with Harry Knight the man for Bicester West due to his generally positive reaction to the stadium, and due to him being best placed to win the seat based on historic voting in that ward.
Some of the responses I have received have made the point that anyone on the planning committee may have to excuse themselves from voting on the issue when it comes to the committee if there are any allegations of pre-determining their mind on the decision before the facts have been presented. This is being stated as a reason for not giving a full-throated positive response to some of the emails I have sent. Apparently this is an issue because the planning committee is 'quasi judicial'. I am not 100% sure I understand this exactly, but it does sound plausible and does also sound like the kind of technicality that Ian Middleton and FoSB would be all over if they thought they could make hay out of it. On that basis I am suggesting we relax the high bar for being marked as 'Pro', providing that candidates at least appear to not be closed-minded to the new stadium from the off. Would be good to hear if others agree or disagree with this approach.
Some of the responses I have received have made the point that anyone on the planning committee may have to excuse themselves from voting on the issue when it comes to the committee if there are any allegations of pre-determining their mind on the decision before the facts have been presented. This is being stated as a reason for not giving a full-throated positive response to some of the emails I have sent. Apparently this is an issue because the planning committee is 'quasi judicial'. I am not 100% sure I understand this exactly, but it does sound plausible and does also sound like the kind of technicality that Ian Middleton and FoSB would be all over if they thought they could make hay out of it. On that basis I am suggesting we relax the high bar for being marked as 'Pro', providing that candidates at least appear to not be closed-minded to the new stadium from the off. Would be good to hear if others agree or disagree with this approach.
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Also, @bert I have just worked out that even though Hannah Banfield is listed as an Independent in Banbury Cross & Neithrop and is the incumbent, she actually won her seat as a Labour candidate. It looks like that seat is usually won by Labour, so finding out where the Labour candidate - Becky Clarke - stands on the stadium issue will be key. I'll try and help track down her email address. Have found her Twitter, but she doesn't appear active on it. She is an MBE though apparently, for her work in publishing African literature. I have emailed her company email address and have asked them to put me in touch with her.
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It seems a correct approach to me, no point in getting someone on the Council if they cannot support us when the time comes.
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Makes sense from a governance point of view. This will be why matey boy constantly proclaims cautious neutrality (aka plausible deniability) despite clearly not actually being neutral.
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The job of the planning committee is to discuss the recommendation of the planning officer with regards to the planning application. In simple terms, the planning officer makes the decision and the committee ratify or reject his decision.
I have previously linked to the LGA document regarding the roles and obligations of councillors selected to form a planning committee when coming to a decision but I will repeat the guidance on "pre-determination" as that is what I think is being suggested above.
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Well, that should stop Victoria Campbell, Linda Ward, Fiona Mawson and Ian Middleton from being on the planning decision making committee for the stadium then.
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