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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS on THURSDAY 4th JUNE 2009
Congratulations to Mark Spencer and Chris Barnfather
Here is his Chris's report on the result.
"With reference to the above I just wanted to personally thank all those who gave me such tremendous support at the local elections on Thursday. The turnout was in the region of 42.5% which considering the current disillusionment with the Westminster MP�s expenses debacle and no alignment to a General Election was pretty good.
I won with almost 74% of the vote and as you are all aware by now we took control at County Hall for the first time in 28 years with a total of 35 seats against Labour's 13, Liberal Democrats 9 and a mixture of Mansfield Independent Form 6, Selston Independent Forum 1, UKIP 1 and independent Independents 2!!
This gives us, as a Conservative administration, a massive margin against Labour who lost a total of 22 seats and gives us an overall working majority of 3.
This result is entirely down to your support and turn-out when it mattered for which I am most grateful.
I would also like to take this opportunity to publicly express my gratitude to Joe Lonergan, my predecessor, my agent, my mentor and my friend who bequeathed me a tremendous well of support and good will across the whole Division by the way in which he conducted himself during his sixteen years representing the people of the Newstead Division with unwavering enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism.
Kind Regards Chris"
There has been excellent support from local organisations. A new group of canvassers are going out on Tuesday’s and Saturday’s and are reporting good feedback on the doorstep. They had a great result in Hucknall securing 2 County Councillors. Sherwood area has now only 1 Labour Councillor.
Mark Spencer is Cabinet Member without port folio. Andy Stewart & Mick Murphy are Cabinet members. Chris Barnfather is Deputy Whip and on the Police Authority. Kevin Rostance is also a Deputy Whip and on the Fire Authority. In Gedling Colin Powell has been appointed as Vice Chairman of the Personnel Committee.
18/5/09
The AGM of the Ravenshead Linby and Papplewick Conservative Branch
on
Thursday 2nd April 2009 at 7.30pm
Report of the Meeting
President's opening remarks:
The President started with remembrance of Jean Baker who helped start the ladies Conservatives as well as the original Branch group. Also Peter Boneham who was a long serving member and ex Vice President.
Present: Joe(Vice President) and Anne Lonergan, David and Christine Evans, Christopher Barnfather, Bunnie Hale, Bruce and Patricia Andrews, David Saunders, Margret Boneham, Mark Spencer (Vice Chairman) Delia Terry, Mel Chambers.
Apologies for absence:
Lynda Croome, Clare Spencer, John Whetton (President), Mr and Mrs Sruby.
Correspondence:
Joe Lonergan read a letter of thanks sent to Maureen Baker on her retirement from the committee. A letter had been received from Shellagh Hamilton about European Elections.
Treasurers report:
Chris Barnfather reported on the accounts saying we had another successful year.
Membership Secretary:
Members had been lost by resignation and some deaths. Two new members had joined Lucie Barnfather and David Saunders.
Five lapsed members had rejoined in 2009 which was good news.
Bruce Andrews and Joe Lonergan were doing a sweep of lapsed members and thinking of ways of attracting new members.
The Chairman's report:
This was given by David Evans as retiring Chairman. A vote of thanks was lead by Margret Boneham and accepted by the A G M.
Election of Officers
President:- John Whetton was proposed, seconded and accepted by AGM
Chairman:- Robert Smith was proposed, seconded and accepted by AGM
Vice Chairman:- Mark Spencer was proposed, seconded and accepted by AGM
Vice President:- Joe Lonergan was proposed, seconded and accepted by AGM
Two other Vice President Offices are vacant and are to be filled at a later date.
Deputy Chairman: - Political & Campaigning -David Saunders was proposed, seconded and accepted by AGM
Deputy Chairman: - Fundraising & Membership. Bruce Andrews was proposed, seconded and accepted by AGM
Secretary: - Mrs Christine Evans was provisionaly appointed.
Treasurer: - Chris Barnfather was proposed, seconded and accepted by AGM
Membership Secretary: - Chris Barnfather and Bruce Andrews were proposed and accepted by A G M
The Committee;
Mrs Christine Evans, Mrs.Bunnie Hale, Mr. Bruce Andrews, Mrs. Patricia Andrews, Mr. Joe Lonergan, Mrs. Anne Lonergan, Mr. Mark Spencer, Mrs. C Spencer, Mrs. Lynda Combed, Mrs. D Terry, Mr. J Whetton, Mr. C Barn father, Mr. M Chambers, Mr G Dunn ,Mr D Saunders, Mrs E Smith
Were proposed and accepted by A G M. Mr.
Association Chairman's Report: Acting Chairman Joe Lonergan. "There is a strong Association working for the election of County Councilors and Euro MPs in June. Nine candidates are standing in the Sherwood Association for the County council, the AGM of which, is 30TH April 2009 when new officers will be elected."
Parliamentary Candidate, Mark Spencer,
said how David Evans and he had been active around the same period and had been Chairman and Treasurer moving the Association forward. "With labour giving the go ahead to two projects the wind farm in Rufford and the Waste incinerator in Rainworth they have opened the door for our victory. The postal voting regulations have been tightened and hopefully should make for a fairer election."
All the Parish, District and County Councillors were thanked for their hard work during the years.
Future Events:
The newly elected Chairman, Robert Smith, said he wished to hold events to interest the young people and agreed that with a wider attendance at functions we could hopefully attract more members. Robert is convinced there are more vibrant people to be reached in our local. A Treasure Hunt is a suggestion and as soon as more details are available a committee meeting will be called. Other more exciting functions will be proposed in the future.
A date for Welcome to Christmas is still needed. A dinner will be held at the home of the Gascoignes on May 6th. Tickets �40.00 Guest speaker is Nigel Lawson
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Mark & Claire Spencer are holding a ferret race and Hog Roast on 12th Jume Tickets �10.00
Any other Business:
A meeting at Southwell Minster school on Friday May 1st. was discussed.
There being no other business the vice chairman asked all present to stay and have a glass of wine.
Meeting closed at 8.55pm.
18/5/09
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