Author: Sal
Ventnor East Election: Still Time For Nominations
Tuesday, 30th September, 2008 at 5:55 pm, Isle of Wight
Following the announcement of a by-election for the position of a Town Councillor in the Ventnor East ward, nominations of candidates for the position need to be in with the Returning Officer, Clive Joynes at the Isle of Wight Council by Friday, 10th October.
Readers who have been with us since last year will remember that VentnorBlog gave that by-election election some great coverage, with video interviews and whole board on the forum given over to the candidates. We’re not sure if we’ll be able to do this year.
Get involved
If you have a little spare time on your hands, and would like to have a hand in helping look after and shape the Town, meetings are only held every two weeks at the Winter Gardens.
There is still time to put yourself forward (or talk someone you know into doing it). All you/they have to do is contact either Clive Joynes on 823 341 or Ventnor Town Clerk, John Farrant, on 855 162.
They will send you the necessary nomination form that is required to be completed and with Mr Joynes by noon on Friday 10th.
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As the newest member of Ventnor Town Council I thought I should add an encouraging note for any prospective candidates for Ventnor East.
It’s a common misconception that being a town councillor takes up an unreasonable amount of an individual’s time. Take it from me, you do not have to be retired or a house wife/husband to cope. Although I was elected last December my business has not gone bust, my social life is healthy and my family survive.
Providing you are over 18, are not a criminal or a bankrupt you can stand. You don’t have even have to live in the ward. Just be nominated by two people who do and who are on the electoral register.
Town or Parish Councils are the smallest unit of democracy that we have. If you want to make a difference to real lives – yours, your family, your friends and your community – become involved.
Yes, your town really does need you.
(PS If you’d like to hear it from the horse’s mouth please feel free to e mail me on info@wightaway.com, with your phone number and I’ll get back to you)
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