Vince Cable MP predicts a sharp drop in house prices.
He also calls for ‘Social Landlords’ to increase the scale their property assets by taking on unsold housing. With major house building corporations facing financial meltdown this could help to shore up some of the damage to the economy whilst providing hope to the 1.7 Million people on housing […]
I hope the reopening of the Canal (Which Stroud Liberal Democrats support) will bring the prospect of growth in both the “new” Service sector and also more traditional manafacturing.
Brimbecombe and Wallbridge are the too main Centers which will benefit from the restoration Project. The former was once the site of boat buildng and a revival […]
Are a chance in a life time?
I am talking about the Stroud Canal Project of course, and the answer to the question depends on who you talk too.
I am concerned that the project may be rushed through leaving key elements of the community ‘Out of the Loop’
Local Traders have voted with their feet and left […]
And so has Nick… Confused?
The Tory David Davis has resigned his seat to fight a by-election on the issue of the 42 Day dentention without charge issue. Well done that man! (never thought I’d praise a front bench conservative… but there you go.)
Nick Clegg has done the right thing. The Liberal Democrats will not be […]
Congratulations to Councillors Marjoram and Read for their work on helping to save Uplands Post Office.
I know they have both worked tirelessly for this so well done!
We voted unanimously on the Town Council to take this line of action. It does cost the taxpayer £75,000 over 3 years but we considered it a price worth […]
Lets have one…
I’m interested in the proposals to restrict traffic flow in George Street and opening up London Road and Russell Street to 2 way… Let see how the experts think that one works.
I don’t like the idea of opening up the top of the High street but could be convinced. Moving on-street parking is another interesting […]
Maybe.
A win in North Carolina and a narrow defeat in Indiana more or less seal it for Barack Obama.
Hilary is running out of support, money and time…
So if the Democrats have any sense they would urge her to drop out gracefully.
We may have to wait a bit longer to see the first woman President of […]
I am looking forward to beginning another ‘political year’ with tempered enthusiasm.
I will try and learn from the recent past but not dwell upon it… It is time to move on. Got to sort out a ‘Post Box’ in my ward…yep that’s the issue of the day!… but not quite sure of the details and I […]
Yes I know… Every opposition politician since time began has, at some point, used the above line…
So now its my turn!
Seriously, I think that Stroud Politics has become to entrenched in old dogmas, ideologies and tribalism. I get things done. And I’ll work with people of sincerity and goodwill from other parties if it means the […]
If you read my newletters you will know that a draw a lot of my motivation from my faith.
Sometimes it is good to take stock of ‘The work life balance’… Why do we do what we do!
I work hard as a Town Councillor and I will do the same if elected in May on the […]