Grendel said:So some people won seats, some people lost seats, in elections that no-one really cares about and have little bearing on anything on a practical level. Big deal.
Gwylan said:That is part of the problem. In many other countries, local authorities have real power, here they just decide what day the bins are collected and whether recycling boxes are black or orange.
Think of how much better off we'd be if the Falmer decision was solely in the hands of B&H council.
London Calling said:LA's still have a major play on our lives: they manage our schools, some health services, social sevices, roads, bins, parks basiucally all of the elements of our quality of life.
Just that with privatisation, the old Municipality may no longer directly deliver these services
London Calling said:Labour been wiped out over London just 4 councils at the moment. Though Newham and Hackney still to come in.
Last time Newham was 54 labour and 2 for respect.
8 years a go it was nearly all red.
About to lose Tower Hamlets- their Leader has lost his seat.
eastlondonseagull said:According to teletext, Newham, Hackney and Greenwich councils will be up for complete re-election.
But it didn't state a result for any of them. Does that mean that the results are still to come in? Too close to call?
Stinky Kat said:A slap in the face for the whole Labour party's arrogance in hastings - god help us under the tories though
Rangdo said:I'd be more concerned about the fact that I lived in Hastings than the result of any local elections.
The Auditor said:...and you live in.....Bradley Stoke !!
chicken run said:
London Calling said:Did u see the Lib Dem MP on Question Time?
Certainly worth putting a slip in her ballot box:
Rangdo said:I'd be more concerned about the fact that I lived in Hastings than the result of any local elections.
Stinky Kat said:Hastings is ok. We got the sea, semi affordable housing and a crack cocaine epedemic, what else could you need