I was approached this week by the Headteacher of a local primary school, who wishes to apply to Warwick Town Council for a grant. We've yet to meet to discuss the project in detail, but thought I should blog about it here. It seems that one of the functions of the Town Council is to grant money to voluntary bodies and charities, so long as they meet certain criteria. One of the functions of the town councillor is to speak to interested groups and sign off applications.
If you are part of a charity or voluntary group and want to know more, please contact me for further information.
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Mayor Making
I attended the mayor making celebrations at The Court House, Warwick today. This also served as my first council meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to thank the outgoing Mayor, and appoint the new Mayor, Trudy Offer. More about the office of the Mayor can be found here.
Our robes and gloves weren't entirely what I expected and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about them. On one hand, Warwick is a beautiful, historic town and the gloves and robes are part of Warwick's rich history. On the other hand, the ceremonial dress imposes a formality on the proceedings which may serve to exclude the wider community. However, it is very early days so I shall keep quiet for now. I wonder what others think?
Our robes and gloves weren't entirely what I expected and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about them. On one hand, Warwick is a beautiful, historic town and the gloves and robes are part of Warwick's rich history. On the other hand, the ceremonial dress imposes a formality on the proceedings which may serve to exclude the wider community. However, it is very early days so I shall keep quiet for now. I wonder what others think?
Saturday 7 May 2011
Mayor making
I received my first bundle of papers addressed to Councillor Clarke today, inviting me to Warwick Town Council Mayor making at the Town Hall. Rather surprisingly, councillors have to arrive early for "robing" which will make what to wear rather less important. I shall blog on Thursday about that!
I've also got the minutes of meetings from the last few months so I'll be able to acquaint myself with current town issues. If you are resident in Warwick and need help with a particular issue, please contact one of your Labour councillors on warwickwestlabour at gmail dot com.
I've also got the minutes of meetings from the last few months so I'll be able to acquaint myself with current town issues. If you are resident in Warwick and need help with a particular issue, please contact one of your Labour councillors on warwickwestlabour at gmail dot com.
Friday 6 May 2011
News from the count
We spent a very long, hot day at Stoneleigh Exhibition Centre for the count, which was expertly organised by the Distict Council. I felt very sorry for the count staff, who had to put up with extremely hot conditions and scrutiny by us weary candidates.
Sadly, the Labour Team narrowly missed seats on the District Council, by a tiny margin of just 30 votes. In brighter news, we won two of the Town Council seats in Warwick West and will attend our first meeting on Wednesday, 11th May 2011.
We enjoyed campaigning in the ward immensely and have gathered information on many issues which we will now do our best to address in our new roles as town council members. We promise to work hard to represent the ward.
We'd also like to thank all who voted for us, we very much appreciate it.
Sadly, the Labour Team narrowly missed seats on the District Council, by a tiny margin of just 30 votes. In brighter news, we won two of the Town Council seats in Warwick West and will attend our first meeting on Wednesday, 11th May 2011.
We enjoyed campaigning in the ward immensely and have gathered information on many issues which we will now do our best to address in our new roles as town council members. We promise to work hard to represent the ward.
We'd also like to thank all who voted for us, we very much appreciate it.
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