The “Yes to Fairer Votes” stall we organised in Stevenage Town Centre was featured in The Comet this week. The picture is great, but was taken whilst I was on my lunch break. Now if I were a real politician I would be most upset. So here is a photo proving I was on the stall.
Popularity: 13%
I have had a busy week. The general election campaign got into full swing and I have been out canvassing. This week I actually had some people talking to me.
It has been an education for me. In Stevenage at least, you can never judge by appearances who is going to talk, or how they will vote. Despite worries of big money corrupting politics, the LibDem campaign in Stevenage still comprises the candidate and a small band of volunteers knocking on peoples’ doors.
Popularity: 25%
Someone may know something – maybe.
I met Councillor Brian Underwood at a seasonal get together with the board of Stevenage Homes just before Christmas. He is one of the local councillors for Bedwell, which is the ward The Towers is in.
He is also on the town’s Planning and Development Committee so if any one knows what is happening with the Stevenage Town Centre Regeneration scheme, you would expect it to be him.
He could not give any firmer date for the demolition of The Towers than the 5 years minimum that was given to us by Stevenage Homes. But he did say that Stevenage Borough Council are going to bring forward new plans soon with fewer apartments.
Popularity: 22%
As usual no one has any idea of what is going on.
I went to a leaseholders’ forum on Thursday. Stevenage Homes at last had some information on what was going on with the demolition of The Towers. Previously they have had no more idea than anyone else.
I was given a sheet with the following points on it:
With a phone number for any further queries.
Popularity: 11%
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