There are two letters in the Post Office window. One by the "Independents " led by Tom Jones thanking the electors. The other is by David who has taken the opportunity to try and get even.
This I think is a bad move David. One of the rules of politics is to starve the opposition of publicity. Instead of which I now have plenty of ammunition to throw back.
By opposition I mean me opposing you as you have not taken on board the seriousness of 2000 cars speeding through our village everyday.
Someone once said "Its best to stop digging when you are in a hole"
My election leaflet was based on fact. The only bit I got wrong was that David attended 3 out of 15 not 3 out of 14 meetings at Shire Hall as stated. lol
Unofficial - A Personal View
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Flintshire County Council has a new leader
Buckley Bistre East Independent councillor Arnold Woolley has become the new leader of Flintshire Council
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Arnold Woolley's Website
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Arnold Woolley's Website
Monday, May 12, 2008
A Letter to Penyffordd Community Council Re On going speeding traffic
Re: the on going speeding traffic Chester Rd Penyffordd
pp Penyffordd Primary School Headmistress
pp Cllr Jane Hopwood c/o The Evening Leader
pp copy delivered to the Clerk to the Council by cycle because he refuses to have an email address. (salary £160 per week)
pp. The future Executive Member for Environment and Regeneration FCC when decided.
pp. Charles Hughes (Head of Engineering), Dave Faulkner (Acting Director for Regeneration and Environment) Flintshire County Council.
pp. Charles Hughes (Head of Engineering), Dave Faulkner (Acting Director for Regeneration and Environment) Flintshire County Council.
Dear Penyffordd Community Council,
With the finishing of gas road works within the next 10 days our partial peace will end and the rat run and short cut that is Chester Rd will again be fully unrestricted for our 2000 speeding vehicles each day.
I wish to ask what the council is going to do about the continued high risk of injury or death to our villagers, children, pensioners and horses that use the middle of our village.
regards Colin Hughes
Penyffordd District
ps. At the risk of you immediately discounting the following because I suggested it may I suggest that Hugh Jones' (Flintshire Road Safety Officer) magic box be put back up and the data compared to the data taken in May 2007.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Hopefully the Final Lines of Colin Bithell's Political Obituary
The following thoughts occur one week after the election.
Colin Bithell's election sheet said he stood for Penyffordd families. That the speeding traffic was now a police matter. This of course has been Colin's position for the last 15 months. He has consistently ignored calls to deal with nearly 2000 speeding vehicles a day.
Yet he still managed to get 600 sheep to vote for him.
How can North Wales Police control speeding traffic in Penyffordd?
I hope he rots in political hell. This of course is non election hell.
It was all of his own making.
The speeding continues.................................
Colin Bithell's election sheet said he stood for Penyffordd families. That the speeding traffic was now a police matter. This of course has been Colin's position for the last 15 months. He has consistently ignored calls to deal with nearly 2000 speeding vehicles a day.
Yet he still managed to get 600 sheep to vote for him.
How can North Wales Police control speeding traffic in Penyffordd?
I hope he rots in political hell. This of course is non election hell.
It was all of his own making.
The speeding continues.................................
A Visit by North Wales Police OSD
A meeting with Sgt Alun Davies of OSD this morning to discuss the continuing speeding through our village. Arrive Alive have had an effect on traffic but the morning rat run needs extra special treatment.
A report shortly.
Links OSD
A report shortly.
Links OSD
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
20 mph for Primary Schools gets nearer
In a surprise move Flintshire County Council announce that they are looking at 20 mph for primary schools such as Penyffordd. A statement from Dave Faulkner Acting Director for Environment and Regeneration for Flintshire County Council.
Link The Daily Post
Link The Daily Post
Monday, May 05, 2008
The Power of Google
We are going to see a customer tomorrow who lives in the sticks (middle of no where). So Lisa put the customers postcode in Google to see where it is and up pops the price which she paid for the property last September (£235,000). Nothing appears to be secret anymore.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Election Photo
We do have kind human beings in Penyffordd. This was found whilst out delivering leaflets.
The New Political Landscape of Flintshire
In the previous local government Labour had a 2 seat advantage over all the other parties joined together so they ran the county. Cllr David Williams of Penyffordd refused to play the game ( 3 meetings out of 15 attended) so the Independents had to battle against Labour with one less vote.
Now the tide has changed.
The new line up for Flintshire is as follows:-
Independents 26
Labour 22
Liberal Democrats 11
Conservatives 9
Plaid Cymru 1
Still to be Decided 1
Hope Election shortly for 1 place at the county table due to the untimely death of a candidate
So this weekend there will be some horse trading to form a Flintshire government.
Labour will have to find an unlikely alliance if they are to form part of the new government.
The Independents and the Lib Dems or the Independents and the Conservatives? or a mixture of all?
Cllr David Williams' vote at the table is no longer that crucial with such a majority.
Is David going to take part in the democratic process or is he going to bury his head in the sand like he did for the last 14 months?
I am told that David is entitled to so many half days off to attend council meeting by law.
Constructive comments by email will be gladly added
tresmegistes@gmail.com
Now the tide has changed.
The new line up for Flintshire is as follows:-
Independents 26
Labour 22
Liberal Democrats 11
Conservatives 9
Plaid Cymru 1
Still to be Decided 1
Hope Election shortly for 1 place at the county table due to the untimely death of a candidate
So this weekend there will be some horse trading to form a Flintshire government.
Labour will have to find an unlikely alliance if they are to form part of the new government.
The Independents and the Lib Dems or the Independents and the Conservatives? or a mixture of all?
Cllr David Williams' vote at the table is no longer that crucial with such a majority.
Is David going to take part in the democratic process or is he going to bury his head in the sand like he did for the last 14 months?
I am told that David is entitled to so many half days off to attend council meeting by law.
Constructive comments by email will be gladly added
tresmegistes@gmail.com
Friday, May 02, 2008
The Block Votes beat me
No hard feelings really. I have had my "day in court" so to speak and will continue to speak out regards speeding traffic outside my house and issues in Penyffordd. I notice Joe Bell got back on. Joe Bell doesn't really know what day it is yet he beat me. 436 votes for a man who can't remember items that were discussed 30 minutes previously.
A disgrace Tom Jones!
Such is the power of the block vote and politics........................................
I would like to thank those who voted for Lisa and myself. Change IS going to happen in Penyffordd.
President Lyndon Johnson was reputed to have said it was better to have FBI Director Edgar Hoover on the inside of the tent rather than the outside. On the outside of the tent I will remain for now.
Link Quotations (rude)
A disgrace Tom Jones!
Such is the power of the block vote and politics........................................
I would like to thank those who voted for Lisa and myself. Change IS going to happen in Penyffordd.
President Lyndon Johnson was reputed to have said it was better to have FBI Director Edgar Hoover on the inside of the tent rather than the outside. On the outside of the tent I will remain for now.
Link Quotations (rude)
Penyffordd Community Council Election Results
| Name | Political Party | Votes | Elected | ||
| Cindy Hinds | The Labour Party Candidate | 670 | E | ||
| Joe Bell | Independent | 436 | E | ||
| Stan Davies | Independent | 419 | E | ||
| Jane Hopwood | Independent | 411 | E | ||
| Margaret Doris Jones | Independent | 505 | E | ||
| Colin Bithell | | 595 | E | ||
| Linda Vidamour | Independent | 554 | E | ||
| Lisa Harding | Independent | 349 | |||
| Joseph Davies | Independent | 363 | |||
| Colin Nicholas Hughes | Independent | 373 | |||
| David Williams | | 594 | E | ||
| Edwina Mary Davies | Housewife Independent | 552 | E | ||
| Tom Jones | Retired Farmer, Independent | 665 | E |
Predictions for Penyffordd Community Council elections
1. Colin Bithell
2. Cindy Hinds
3. David Williams
4. Tom Jones
Ten places available, 13 residents standing.
As for the rest including my wife Lisa and myself I wouldn't like to say. David Williams block vote will not vote for me neither will Tom Jones' block vote. I hope however that there are individuals amongst their block vote who have some grey matter between the ears and don't vote in the way they are told to. (Post script too many sheep not enough grey matter)
One thing is for certain is that Penyffordd management will be scrutinized on a monthly basis. No more of this vote every 4 years then leave it to us.
I have emailed David Williams congratulating him and hoping we are going to see at least a monthly attendance at Flintshire County Council meetings. We need representation at the county table that's what we pay his £12,500 for.
2. Cindy Hinds
3. David Williams
4. Tom Jones
Ten places available, 13 residents standing.
As for the rest including my wife Lisa and myself I wouldn't like to say. David Williams block vote will not vote for me neither will Tom Jones' block vote. I hope however that there are individuals amongst their block vote who have some grey matter between the ears and don't vote in the way they are told to. (Post script too many sheep not enough grey matter)
One thing is for certain is that Penyffordd management will be scrutinized on a monthly basis. No more of this vote every 4 years then leave it to us.
I have emailed David Williams congratulating him and hoping we are going to see at least a monthly attendance at Flintshire County Council meetings. We need representation at the county table that's what we pay his £12,500 for.
Penyffordd County Councillor Election Results
| Name | Political Party | Votes | Elected | ||
| Colin Bithell | Independent | 622 | |||
| David Williams | 629 | E | |||
| Cindy Hinds | Labour Party Candidate/Ymgeisydd Plaid Lafur | 630 | E |
Congratulation to Cindy Hinds and David Williams
Condolences to Colin Bithell.
Community Council vote counting has just started at 11.00am Friday 2nd May
Results Flintshire County Council
Thursday, May 01, 2008
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Prediction for County Councillors for Penyffordd
I'd like to make two predictions.
1 Colin Bithell
2. Cindy Hinds
3. David Williams
2nd Prediction
1. Cindy Hinds
2. Colin Bithell
3. David Williams
I have no knowledge of David Williams campaign. The campaign by Tom Jones and Colin Bithell seems to be a telephone network thing based on all types of clubs in the village.
I think the postal vote and old people may have been used well.
David Williams' backers appear to be family, football team, Red Lion regulars and Scouts.
Cindy Hinds has worked hard knocking on doors. This is not something I like doing as their are always some loonies out their. Cindy has national politics and our "local independents" read Tom Jones working against her.
Post Script
The results.
1. Cindy Hinds
2. David Williams
3. Colin Bithell
1 Colin Bithell
2. Cindy Hinds
3. David Williams
2nd Prediction
1. Cindy Hinds
2. Colin Bithell
3. David Williams
I have no knowledge of David Williams campaign. The campaign by Tom Jones and Colin Bithell seems to be a telephone network thing based on all types of clubs in the village.
I think the postal vote and old people may have been used well.
David Williams' backers appear to be family, football team, Red Lion regulars and Scouts.
Cindy Hinds has worked hard knocking on doors. This is not something I like doing as their are always some loonies out their. Cindy has national politics and our "local independents" read Tom Jones working against her.
Post Script
The results.
1. Cindy Hinds
2. David Williams
3. Colin Bithell
To the Polling Booths at Penymynydd
Colin Bithell and Cindy Hinds in the door way. I let them have my polling number, I don't have to but its small talk and everyone is polite and if it helps them fine. I presume David Williams is at school. Colin Bithell has a large white rossette on the front of his jacket.
Politics is not easy. This is a very long day for Colin and Cindy. Is David going to turn up?
Its' one or two out of three for county council - two places and three standing
It's up to ten community councillors out of thirteen for ten places.
The weather is sunny but still a cool breeze.
There has been a lot of voting happening according to the lady in charge of the voting.
Penyffordd Local Elections 2008 May 1st Polling Day
The big day has arrived. Has the village of Penyffordd taken on the fact that we have to defend our village or sink into a morass of short cut traffic within the next 5 years.
I calculate Chester Road will get up to 2 million vehicles per annum.
Cllr Colin Bithell says nothing of the above. I hope to force him to make a public statement with regards developments in Broughton that will affect Chester Road, Penyffordd.
I get a good luck email from Cllr David Williams with his normal style of email.
Here is my reply
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I calculate Chester Road will get up to 2 million vehicles per annum.
Cllr Colin Bithell says nothing of the above. I hope to force him to make a public statement with regards developments in Broughton that will affect Chester Road, Penyffordd.
I get a good luck email from Cllr David Williams with his normal style of email.
Here is my reply
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Hi David
Good luck for today
You do not perhaps fully deserve what I have handed out ( Colin Bithell and most of the CC get it too) but it is my one chance in 4 years to try and wake up this village to the massive traffic increases due.
Warren Hall A55 exit, Warren Hall Business Park. Broughton Park Extension, Saltney Shopping Centre, housing developments in Brymbo and Gwersyllt are going to bring masses of extra vehicles passed my house everyday.
Colin Bithell knows this and just stands back
With your block vote I hope we loose at least one of Tom Jones' put ups for Penyffordd Community Council.
Colin
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