Thanks to everyone who turned up to see us today
Thanks to everyone who turned up to see us at the Town Hall today - it was very encouraging. It was great to see so many people and to hear what they had to say - it was really interesting and stimulating.
Please use your votes on Thursday - whatever your political persuasion. Let's get a really good turn-out to show EDDC that Seaton has become a force to be reckoned with. And let's all keep building up the ever-increasing community spirit in Seaton that will keep it that way!
Stand Up For Seaton!
posted by Fighting for East Devon's future @ 7:40 pm
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I spoke to three candidates about what I wanted to see in Seaton. What impressed me was their committment and willingness to listen. Good Luck!
I was chatting to a neighbour this morning about the election, and the issue of the number of votes came up. There are still some people in town who are uncertain about how many votes they are allowed, and how many they are obliged to cast.
I told her what I thought - namely that up to 12 votes are allowed - and I was not aware of any compulsory figure. In other words, less than 12 votes - shall we say 8 - is perfectly legal.
I suppose this is what happens when we have elections so rarely in the town.
As to who she was going to vote for, there was no ambiguity: SU4S was her choice, and the same went for 3 of her friends.
I trust you will use your power responsibly.
Yes, up to 12 votes -anything from one to twelve is acceptable for the Town Council and up to 3 votes for the District Council.
It is very confusing that Seaton doesn't have "wards" where you just vote for the people standing in your part of town but Seaton always seems to do things that bit differently!
Good to hear that people will vote for us, but I won't believe it until I see it on Friday morning!
I'm not so sure about using "power" responsibly - town councils don't have a lot of power. "Influence" perhaps.
Town Council's don't have enough power (most of it resides at District Level) but we do have some and we will use it responsibly. If it's good for Seaton, we will support it (whoever brings it forward) and if it's bad for Seaton, we won't.
That's the beauty of being independent!
Interestingly, things are set to change to give more power to people at town level. Now that WILL be interesting!
I think what's good is the way you people have made it a "come and talk to us" approach, rather than a vote chasing, knock on doors one.
I say that because this is the only time I have a councillor concerned for my vote, when it matters to him.
I trust you people will continue to have an open door policy when you're on the council?
Yes, we felt that was the right approach - councillors knocking on your door only at election time tells you something!
If we are successful in getting on to the council, we want to extend this approach but we can't talk about it until we see how many of us get on.
A majority (7 or more) would be good!
Speaking as one of the candidates, what impressed me about Saturday was the level of commitment shown by many of the people who turned up. These were people who loved Seaton, but who were fed up with the neglect and mistreatment it has suffered under its political overlords in East Devon District Council. Now, perhaps inspired by the united stand against Liatris, these people now seem to feel that not only could things change, but that they themselves could and would have a voice and a role in improving Seaton. Instead of discussing what “THEY the Council ” could and should do about all manner of things such as Christmas Lights, Seaton in Bloom, Youth Provision, and Civil Pride generally, these people were now discussing what they as individuals could contribute towards these goals. Yes, of course, there have always been groups and individuals who have worked for Seaton for years, and often without the recognition they deserve. No doubt every reader could, as can I, roll off a long list of worthy initiatives, promotions, and programs. What seems to be different now is both a sense of optimism and a sense of collective ownership. The Stand-Up-For- Seaton candidates are not being seen as politicians after recognition, self-advancement, status, or just plain self-interest, but as true partners of the electorate. The candidates are truly being seen as being there to enable the aspirations of the people, not the other way round. Accordingly, election of Stand-Up-For–Seaton candidates should not be seen as an election of individuals, but election of a whole town.
That is why I want all of us to be elected.
Speaking as one of the candidates too, I had a great time talking to people.
Most of the things that people were concerned about (other than the Liatris plan) were the usually "things" that East Devon District Council run ie refuse collection, (dare I say) dog bins, traffic calming. But everyone was united in their opposition to Liatris.
Time and time again, I have been shocked by the lack of East Devon DC money that goes into Seaton. The very fact that the planning department are even considering the Liatris plan speaks volumes.
Rest assured, we are not going to play political games if elected. We will work with anyone who wants to help Seaton.
As a Town Council we will have little power, but as Sandra says, we want to use our influence and make our voice heard.
We simply want what's best for Seaton.
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