Thanks for organising last night. Many of us had been to a similar event before but it was heartening that some who went for the first time, said they really appreciated the opportunity to listen to different views being exchanged in a conducive environment. The challenge of getting a good, overall turnout on May 4th (greater than 22% last time) was one which was addressed and Alan Jarrett was being realistic when he said the it was up to the voters to decide. However, it is quite obvious from events such as this, from the Friends Groups, from the Residents Groups, from various societies including Park runs, the Faith Groups, the structured volunteers and the informal volunteers etc; that there is considerable engagement with Medway life. Let us hope that after May, Council meetings are more accessible than the St George's Centre, that the increased number of Councillors are even more accessible (all need to become accessible) and that we get Ward based Community Wardens back!
Congratulations to the whole team on setting this up. I'm sure it was like the proverbial swan.
I thought it was a shame the audience was (predictably) a bit loaded with partisans and the usual suspects but this is exactly why your plan for wider events is so interesting.
have you seen latest election leaflet in Rochester. Came through the door at 10'30 last night about Harinder singh mahil and his involvement in an honour killing ?
You still have time to do more of these events and include the necessary rounded view of the other main parties and independents. The two party model of Medway politics is highly flawed
Thanks for organising last night. Many of us had been to a similar event before but it was heartening that some who went for the first time, said they really appreciated the opportunity to listen to different views being exchanged in a conducive environment. The challenge of getting a good, overall turnout on May 4th (greater than 22% last time) was one which was addressed and Alan Jarrett was being realistic when he said the it was up to the voters to decide. However, it is quite obvious from events such as this, from the Friends Groups, from the Residents Groups, from various societies including Park runs, the Faith Groups, the structured volunteers and the informal volunteers etc; that there is considerable engagement with Medway life. Let us hope that after May, Council meetings are more accessible than the St George's Centre, that the increased number of Councillors are even more accessible (all need to become accessible) and that we get Ward based Community Wardens back!
Congratulations to the whole team on setting this up. I'm sure it was like the proverbial swan.
I thought it was a shame the audience was (predictably) a bit loaded with partisans and the usual suspects but this is exactly why your plan for wider events is so interesting.
have you seen latest election leaflet in Rochester. Came through the door at 10'30 last night about Harinder singh mahil and his involvement in an honour killing ?
You still have time to do more of these events and include the necessary rounded view of the other main parties and independents. The two party model of Medway politics is highly flawed
Agreed. Watch this space...