Council Election 2007

by **Bob Jefferson** » 27 Feb 2007, 22:05

On 3 May elections will be held for the Scottish Parliament and for Local Councils. In this thread we will be concentrating on the Council election for the new Portobello-Craigmillar ward. The new STV (single transferable vote) system, a form of proportional representation, replaces the 'first past the post' system we are used to.

More information available at www.votescotland.com

The following candidates have so far declared their intention to contest the 3 available seats:

Lawrence Marshall - Labour
Maureen Child - Labour
Stephen Hawkins - Lib Dem
Alison Miller - Conservative
Mike Bridgman - SNP
Caroline Hosking - Solidarity
Margaret Munro - Independent
Peter McColl - Green

Online hustings coming soon.....

by **Dadaist** » 28 Feb 2007, 11:32

by **aileenandfearghal** » 28 Feb 2007, 11:54

by **Dadaist** » 28 Feb 2007, 12:11

by **Maria** » 28 Feb 2007, 12:24

by **Porty** » 28 Feb 2007, 12:39

by **aileenandfearghal** » 28 Feb 2007, 12:46

by **Dadaist** » 28 Feb 2007, 13:03

by **Porty** » 28 Feb 2007, 14:01

by **Dadaist** » 28 Feb 2007, 14:06

by **Bob Jefferson** » 28 Feb 2007, 14:19

by **ali** » 28 Feb 2007, 15:07

by **tom nimmo** » 28 Feb 2007, 18:18

by **Porty** » 28 Feb 2007, 19:45

by **tom nimmo** » 02 Mar 2007, 16:20

by **Porty** » 02 Mar 2007, 17:49

by **Poppy** » 02 Mar 2007, 18:28

by **Jamesie** » 02 Mar 2007, 18:29

by **Bob Jefferson** » 02 Mar 2007, 19:02

by **seanie** » 02 Mar 2007, 21:24

by **Bob Jefferson** » 02 Mar 2007, 21:38

by **Sandra** » 02 Mar 2007, 23:30

by **wangi** » 03 Mar 2007, 00:01

by **Porty** » 03 Mar 2007, 13:01

by **seanie** » 03 Mar 2007, 13:16

"Where do you stand on the issue of the schools Candidate?"

"Well education is an issue close to my heart. Our children deserve the best possible start in life and it is a damning indictment of the current administration that our schools are in the state they are. Urgent action is required to sort out the mess they've created. At the same time, the importance of green space is also clear. We must protect out precious natural habitats for our own and future generations. And I must say how disappointed I am at how the whole process has been conducted. We have a vibrant united community that has been ill served by the handling of what is a vitally important issue. I think we need a fresh perspective and if elected will ensure we obtain the best possible outcome for our entire community."

"Yes but how do you think the issue should actually be resolved?"

"I'm sorry. We have limited time for questions and I really think we should explore other topics."

by **Bob Jefferson** » 03 Mar 2007, 13:59

by **bearcub** » 03 Mar 2007, 19:54

by **seanie** » 03 Mar 2007, 20:45

by **Bob Jefferson** » 05 Mar 2007, 14:47

by **Porty** » 07 Mar 2007, 12:41

by **Bob Jefferson** » 07 Mar 2007, 17:52

by **Bob Jefferson** » 07 Mar 2007, 20:53

Wednesday 14 March: Portobello Town Hall, Portobello High Street

I'm told that this meeting (see above for details) is now definitely going ahead. It's open to the public and registration is requested but not essential.

by **Bob Jefferson** » 11 Mar 2007, 11:27

by **Porty** » 14 Mar 2007, 14:37

Bob here's my question its in 3 parts.

"
On December 21st 2006 at a full meeting of City Of Edinburgh Council the replacement of Portobello High School on Portobello Park was given unanimous cross-party support, which included two of the candidates standing for election here in the Portobello/Craigmillar ward. The proposal is subject to funding and planning requirements.

a) If you are elected will you give total support to the rebuild of Portobello High School on Portobello Park from the outset?

B) Do you consider the proposed size of the school building and ancillary sports facilities is large enough ?

c) Please share your personal vision of what facilities should be provided in the new school and how it can best integrate with the community at large?""

by **Poppy** » 14 Mar 2007, 16:31

Porty, I thought people were supposed to PM or email Bob with their questions rather than give the candidates a sneak preview??!! :roll:

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