Author Archives: samchapman

Waiting…

Posted on 04/05/2012 by samchapman

PCC Candidates – See that Mayoral election count? That adding up of votes from this-that-and-the-other area? That wondering whether a first preference victory will flip the other way on second preferences? Come November, that’s you, that is.  

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Changing Gear

Posted on 04/05/2012 by samchapman

Apologies for my absence yesterday. A full day of ‘knocking up’ (not as much fun as it sounds) followed by an election count last night left precious little opportunity in terms of time or energy to update the site, but … Continue reading →

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Going Postal

Posted on 02/05/2012 by samchapman

You might think it’s election day today, but in many ways it’s not. OK, so WordPress prefers Greenwich Mean Time to the British Summer variety, and thinks it’s still Wednesday, but that’s not what I mean. Don’t get me wrong. … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Kashaf Walayat

Posted on 01/05/2012 by samchapman

Kashaf Walayat is seeking the Labour nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in South Yorkshire. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate Statement, so … Continue reading →

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Midnight Oil?

Posted on 30/04/2012 by samchapman

Some of you have noticed the lateness of the hour when these blogs tumble out from my mind. One commenter suggested whisky was involved but, as a career designated-driver, I must disappoint on this score. It was just the end … Continue reading →

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Weekend Update – Sunday 29 April 2012

Posted on 29/04/2012 by samchapman

Candidates Mike O’Brien confirmed he was running for the Conservative PCC nomination in Kent, as Medway Councillor Craig Mackinlay was reported to be doing the same. Ex-cop and Councillor Ian Gillies declared he was seeking the Conservative nomination in North … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Peter Kilfoyle

Posted on 27/04/2012 by samchapman

Peter Kilfoyle is on the shortlist for the Labour nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Merseyside. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate … Continue reading →

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A pretty good endorsement for Ibby Master for Lancashire Labour PCC candidate

Posted on 27/04/2012 by samchapman

  Today someone (not Ibby) pointed me in the direction of this. I know we’ve covered the fact that Jack Straw has endorsed Ibby already for Lancashire Labour PCC candidate, but a video endorsement on YouTube is a development I … Continue reading →

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More on No-see TV

Posted on 26/04/2012 by samchapman

You may remember the curious decision of Preston City Council to leave its City Centre CCTV system without live monitoring twice a week in order to save £10,000. As that Council’s former lead officer for reducing crime, I was stunned … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Paul Dendle

Posted on 26/04/2012 by samchapman

Paul Dendle is seeking the Conservative nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Sussex. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate Statement, so get … Continue reading →

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