“The policy of parachuting in candidates from Westminster to a safe party seat somewhere so that that person is essentially guaranteed power is poisonous.”
Daily Archives: 23 Apr 2015
Safe constituency?
Letter published by Western Morning News:
“So Mr Swire, in defiance of the Electoral Reform Society, regards Devon East as a “safe” Conservative seat? But how would he know when, until recently, he he has little contact with his constituency?
Have his advisers not warned him of the huge popular support for homegrown Independent candidate Claire Wright who is now the only parliamentary candidate who could unseat him? Has he not been told that she has actually listened to the concerns of local people? Is he not aware of her impressive record of public service to her community in combating inappropriate development of East Devon’s precious green spaces, in campaigning for greater local democracy, and in fighting to keep hospital units and other key public services, all of which have been under sustained attack from Mr Swire’s government’s cut-backs?
And does Mr Swire think that by erecting large expensive blue billboards in fields (often those owned by those who have been exploiting our green and pleasant land) that he can persuade the public to vote again for a party whose planning set-up has given the green light to such developments?
It is often unguarded comments that show the true nature of a person. Mr Swire’s arrogant joke when acting as auctioneer at the exclusive Mayfair fundraising party in February reveals his attitude to those less fortunate than himself – he said that anyone on benefits could afford to bid £55,000 to support the Conservative Party.”
Michael Temple (Sidmouth address and contact number)
Body language
Great photo of Hugo Swire at the Clyst Vale Community College hustings on the Facebook Page of Claire Wright Independent Parliamentary Candidate page – his body language says it all!
It can’t have helped that this was one of the local places where Claire Wright received her education. Maybe she would have been intimidated if she had been at Eton (Hugo’s old school) though we doubt it!
Isn’t Exmouth so lucky to have Clinton Devon Estates looking after its interests …
Clinton Devon Estates took the time, trouble and money to put this advertisement in this week’s Exmouth Journal. Judge for yourselves whether this is a good thing for Exmouth or not. The fact that the new draft Local Plan is out for consultation at the moment is a total coincidence no doubt.
Thursday, April 23, 2015 Exmouth journal
CLINTON DEVON ESTATES
A statement from Clinton Devon Estates
Our support for the future of Exmouth
We understand that some residents are concerned about the future growth and development of Exmouth and the role of Clinton Devon Estates in helping to deliver it. We would therefore like to take this opportunity to explain how we believe it can be achieved responsibly and sensitively.
Our vision is for a wholly sustainable development to meet the social, economic and environmental needs of the next generation; providing our children and grandchildren with a well-connected, balanced community with homes for all ages, employment and space for nature and for leisure.
Seven years of research and feedback, including information received during our Plumb Park consultation, has informed our vision to support the sustainable development of Exmouth. One key finding is that hardly any affordable housing has been delivered over the past I 0 years. Our response to this evidence includes:
- 350 new homes to be built at Plumb Park— 40% (140) of which will be affordable housing to enable younger people and families to stay in the town
- An application for 44 houses at Douglas Gardens of which 24 are age-restricted, enabling independent living for as long as possible
- A proposed care village to provide for Exmouth’s growing elderly population
- All new homes and streets inspired by the Avenues Design Statement
- 14 acres of public open space, including a hilltop park, and access to the Maer from Pound Lane, providing valuable space for nature
- Multi million pound investment in Liverton Business Park to provide space for employment, for both small and medium businesses, within walking or cycling distance of new homes
- A fast-tracked upgrade to the traffic system at Littleham Cross
- A commitment to agriculture in the Littleham Valley
Clinton Devon Estates’ links with Exmouth go back many hundreds of years. Our track record of delivering homes and employment as well as our investment in agriculture, the environment and the local economy should offer reassurance that we have the best interests of the town and the community at heart, both for today and for the next generation. Indeed, all proceeds from our sustainable developments will be reinvested in Exmouth and the local area.
We invite you to view our masterplan for Exmouth’s sustainable future at http://www.plumbpark.co.uk
First Conservative Minister sighted in East Devon – Hugo feeling the pressure in his safe seat?
Ministers are usually wheeled out only in marginal constutuencies this late in an election period. So why was the Transport Minister in East Devon (admittedly only a “flying” visit to the airport to sing its praises) and why did Hugo Swire feel it worth both a Twitter entry AND a picture ? It’s not a marginal seat after all ….
East Devon Watch 