Monthly Archives: November 2012

Be of good cheer

Posted on 14/11/2012 by samchapman

Any of you who are feeling sad having read the last post on baselines for the election results, should head on over to MSN News UK where you can find a few words of cheer from your's truly.  

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Reading the runes

Posted on 14/11/2012 by samchapman

Elections can be very unpredictable, and this one may be more so than most. We don't know the impact local candidates have been having. We don't know who has managed some form of contact with electors which their opponents have … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Kevin Hurley

Posted on 13/11/2012 by samchapman

Kevin Hurley is standing for Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner as an Independent under the banner of “Zero Tolerance Policing ex Chief“   Take a Zero Tolerance Policing Approach I will lead a relentless focus on those who blight our … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of David Rogers

Posted on 13/11/2012 by samchapman

David Rogers is the Liberal Democrat Candidate for Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner I’ve lived in Sussex for nearly 40 years, over 35 of them as an elected councillor. My children grew up here. It’s a great place to live. … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of David Rogers

Posted on 13/11/2012 by samchapman

David Rogers is the Liberal Democrat Candidate for Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner I’ve lived in Sussex for nearly 40 years, over 35 of them as an elected councillor. My children grew up here. It’s a great place to live. … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Marion Mason

Posted on 13/11/2012 by samchapman

Marion Mason is the UKIP candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner in Hertfordshire. Marion Mason is a former Stevenage Councillor and has lived in Hertfordshire for 42 years. As a Councillor she was on several Committees: Audit, Scrutiny Overview, Planning … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Mike Rumble

Posted on 08/11/2012 by samchapman

Mike Rumble is an Independent Candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner   The Police and Crime Commissioner elections on the 15 November this year is a historic opportunity to empower the electorate of the West Midlands. It is … Continue reading →

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PCC – critical friend or second Chief Constable?

Posted on 07/11/2012 by samchapman

Tom Lloyd is an International Drug Policy Adviser and former Chief Constable On 22nd November 2012 the new Police and Crime Commissioners will take up their posts with the proper intention of ensuring that Chief Constables’ decisions reflect the priorities … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Martyn Underhill

Posted on 07/11/2012 by samchapman

Martyn Underhill is the only Independent Candidate for the role of Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner. He is standing for election because he feels that Party Politics and Dorset Police do not mix. He believes in “Dorset Solutions for Dorset … Continue reading →

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How to deliver on promises

Posted on 06/11/2012 by samchapman

Michael Mates is the Conservative candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight A sceptical electorate as well as political opponents have been left wondering how much is actually affordable from the outlandish claims proposed … Continue reading →

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