Rutland County Council, prospective candidates event, Report
Video To Follow:
I filmed the presentation for those who could make the time.
I said I would not record the question session.
No one asked any questions during that session, Some asked questions
during the presentation, given by Alex Daynes and Helen Briggs.
The turn out was make better than the last election. I did sense most
were hoping to be prospective parish councillors.
There were a few familiar faces, like the former UKIP parliamentary
candidate Mr Baker who is hoping to win a seat on the County Council.
I am sure I spotted Rutland's only Labour candidate.
Someone from adult learning and the window cleaner.
And Cllr Adam Lowe.
Video To Follow:
I filmed the presentation for those who could make the time.
I said I would not record the question session.
No one asked any questions during that session, Some asked questions
during the presentation, given by Alex Daynes and Helen Briggs.
The turn out was make better than the last election. I did sense most
were hoping to be prospective parish councillors.
There were a few familiar faces, like the former UKIP parliamentary
candidate Mr Baker who is hoping to win a seat on the County Council.
I am sure I spotted Rutland's only Labour candidate.
Someone from adult learning and the window cleaner.
And Cllr Adam Lowe.
Great turnout for our prospective candidates event this evening - lots of good feedback - thank you Elections Team
— Helen Briggs (@HbriggsR) February 24, 2015
Our briefing for prospective candidates and agents is about to get underway in the Council Chamber #Elections2015 pic.twitter.com/bhnmGvqxzb
— Rutland Council (@rutlandcouncil) February 24, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
New Election Rule, Will Mess Up Rutland Conservative Tactics
New Election Rule, Will Mess Up Rutland Conservative Tactics
In the past it has been possible for Rutland Conservatives to be
elected unopposed, due the ability of candidates being able to
be nominated in more than one ward and pulling out of the
other wards after nominations were notified.
The new rule means this can no longer happen.
A candidate can still be nominated for more than ward, but
there is little point. Because before the deadline for nominations
they must pull out of all but one, if they don't they will be disqualified.
In the past it has been possible for Rutland Conservatives to be
elected unopposed, due the ability of candidates being able to
be nominated in more than one ward and pulling out of the
other wards after nominations were notified.
The new rule means this can no longer happen.
A candidate can still be nominated for more than ward, but
there is little point. Because before the deadline for nominations
they must pull out of all but one, if they don't they will be disqualified.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Election Counting For Rutland County Council and Rutland Parish Councils to be delayed to accommodate Helen Briggs
Election Counting For Rutland County Council and Rutland Parish Councils to be delayed to accommodate Helen Briggs
Why won't the Tory returning officer Helen Briggs let go and trust her deputy to supervise the
count for Rutland County Council and Parish Council elections?
Mrs Briggs announced due to past experience she would be delaying the count.
The count will not start until 2pm on Friday 8th May 2015.
Leaving ballot papers hanging around, her excuse was because a 9.00 am start was
too much for her.
The problem is, she is also the deputy returning office for the Melton and Rutland Parliamentary Elections and will be assisting at Melton with that count. At the last election the count finished
around 5 am and she said she needs time to "refresh" for the County and Parish count.
This years Rutland County Council and Parish Council counts will be held at Victoria Hall
and not the usual venue of Rutland County Council.
Why won't the Tory returning officer Helen Briggs let go and trust her deputy to supervise the
count for Rutland County Council and Parish Council elections?
Mrs Briggs announced due to past experience she would be delaying the count.
The count will not start until 2pm on Friday 8th May 2015.
Leaving ballot papers hanging around, her excuse was because a 9.00 am start was
too much for her.
The problem is, she is also the deputy returning office for the Melton and Rutland Parliamentary Elections and will be assisting at Melton with that count. At the last election the count finished
around 5 am and she said she needs time to "refresh" for the County and Parish count.
This years Rutland County Council and Parish Council counts will be held at Victoria Hall
and not the usual venue of Rutland County Council.
