ROSM
Well-known member
But as the time is now for looking forward, there is also a time for looking back. I think there have been three absolutely defining moments which have turned the campaigns
1) The first was when we finally proved to Brighton and Hove city councillors that backing the Albion was worth their while and that was the 31,000 signature petition for withdean (at the time, the biggest ever planning application petition in the twin towns history - only one has beaten it and you can guess what that was!!). Tim Carder's analysis showed that turning signatures to votes in the city signatories (every signature was ammped by postcode to a ward) meant every ward was marginal. This was the springboard to them not only supporting Withdean but also supporting our search for a new home and running the referendum.
2) The second was the 7 days to Save the Albion. I am more convinced than ever that the government allowed the release of Hoile's report on the local plan to test the water before they released Collier's on the applications. That 7 days showed the significant issues they were facing if they'd said no. In many ways it was our Battle of Britain. We were facing defeat and those involved turned it to victory.
3) Finally the Lewes District elections. Did we win seats? No. Did we come close? actually yes. Did we get the issue on the radar of all candidates? Absolutely.
It made the Tories come out pro and made the Lib Dems (Jim Daly anyone?) have to make silly promises to keep their vote. We know they will have heard what we heard on the doorsteps and that MUST have played on their minds this time around.
What are your highlights or turning points?
1) The first was when we finally proved to Brighton and Hove city councillors that backing the Albion was worth their while and that was the 31,000 signature petition for withdean (at the time, the biggest ever planning application petition in the twin towns history - only one has beaten it and you can guess what that was!!). Tim Carder's analysis showed that turning signatures to votes in the city signatories (every signature was ammped by postcode to a ward) meant every ward was marginal. This was the springboard to them not only supporting Withdean but also supporting our search for a new home and running the referendum.
2) The second was the 7 days to Save the Albion. I am more convinced than ever that the government allowed the release of Hoile's report on the local plan to test the water before they released Collier's on the applications. That 7 days showed the significant issues they were facing if they'd said no. In many ways it was our Battle of Britain. We were facing defeat and those involved turned it to victory.
3) Finally the Lewes District elections. Did we win seats? No. Did we come close? actually yes. Did we get the issue on the radar of all candidates? Absolutely.
It made the Tories come out pro and made the Lib Dems (Jim Daly anyone?) have to make silly promises to keep their vote. We know they will have heard what we heard on the doorsteps and that MUST have played on their minds this time around.
What are your highlights or turning points?