Stoke-on-Trent Political News - Penkhull and Stoke

Karlton Rowley

Mike Rawlins — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:22:49 +0000

Ward

Ward:

Penkhull and Stoke

Election:

2011.50

Votes:

128

Councillor:

Failed Candidate

Brendan Kelly

Mike Rawlins — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:21:43 +0000

Ward

Ward:

Penkhull and Stoke

Election:

2011.50

Votes:

120

Councillor:

Failed Candidate

Mark Jellyman

Mike Rawlins — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:20:43 +0000

Ward

Ward:

Penkhull and Stoke

Election:

2011.50

Votes:

156

Councillor:

Failed Candidate

Grant Barnes

Mike Rawlins — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:17:50 +0000

Ward

Ward:

Penkhull and Stoke

Election:

2011.50

Votes:

Councillor:

Failed Candidate

Jeremy Dillon

Mike Rawlins — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:00:15 +0000

Ward

Ward:

Penkhull and Stoke

Past Ward:

Stoke and Trent Vale

Election:

2011.50

Election:

2008.00

SOTCC Link:

Jeremy Dillon on stoke.gov.uk

Twitter:

@JDillon777

Votes:

567

Since coming onto the Council, my eyes have been opened to the many challenges facing the city, and I am committed to seeing them through. Stoke-on-Trent needs bold, creative thinkers, and I want to build a City that its citizens can be proud of; where people want to live. Oh, and just to show I’m not bluffing, I moved into a house overlooking Stoke Town (or Stoke-upon-Trent, if you prefer) to be a part of the action.

Marketing this city is at the heart of everything I stand for, and I have been sowing seeds for a City-Wide Business, Creative Arts and Local Government Network that would stimulate growth and help create new jobs. Having Chaired the Mitchell Memorial Youth Arts Centre Committee, I have seen first-hand a project that will act as an exemplar for future generations, and inspire future projects across the City. Spode is at the very heart of regeneration for the area, and I have been part of the consultation for its future development, as well as speaking against the idea of a supermarket on this historical site.

Penkhull is a place I’ve known for a long time. I am involved in local youth work, where every week, we give kids the opportunity to gain positive input, as well as providing table tennis/pool facilities. Some of them attend Thistley Hough, which has had a lot of bad press over the years. When I visited last year to meet students, I was impressed by the Headmaster’s initiative to give £1000 of his budget to them to decide what to with! Such empowerment and trust is to be commended, and as a media and arts college, I want to work with them further. I have also started to work with elderly residents in the area, and am trying to understand their concerns better by engaging in conversation with them.

Travelling to Europe (on my own money), I have been looking at ways to use public space better to generate revenue, as well as a better, more affordable, transport system for the City. I believe that Stoke-on-Trent would benefit from a transport infrastructure which includes a bus service that people can afford and that helps deliver other services, both in terms of tourism and local business. The Oyster Card system in London is one such system I have been looking at.

I want Stoke not only to be a working city, but an attractive city, which can find its way boldly into the 21st Century. For too long, it has grieved the loss of traditional industries, and it’s time to look to alternative methods of revenue. This decision will take courage and perserverance, but I believe WE can make it happen. Setting competitive business rates for the area is a massive priority.

At 30, I am in a great position to inject renewed energy and vision into a City that is in need of change.

500 Words Jeremy Dillon, Labour Party Candidate for Stoke and Trent Vale

Story by Mike Rawlins - posted Wed 14th Apr 2010

***************************************** **Archive Story From 2010 Election** ***************************************** So, here we are. I’ve been asked to stand in Stoke and Trent Vale for the Labour Party. I’m rather excited. Having moved to Stoke 10-11 years ago, I’ve lived in more houses than I’d care to count, been to uni, been to the jobcentre, and even started to train as a teacher. Life has been busy.

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500 words, election, Jeremy Dillon, Labour Part, LE2010, Local Election, Stoke & Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent

Councillor:

Failed Candidate

Randolph Conteh

Mike Rawlins — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:42:36 +0000

Ward

Ward:

Penkhull and Stoke

Past Ward:

Hartshill and Penkhull

Election:

2011.50

Election:

2008.00

SOTCC Link:

Randolph Conteh on stoke.gov.uk

Votes:

727

“When the Boundary Commission first contacted the City Council, regarding the proposed new wards, i was heavily involved in the consultation with many residents and our Community groups/Resident Associations.

I submitted petition letters and suggestions through the Council system and was instrumental in Thistley Hough School and an area known as Penkhull Garden Village being included and also the new name being changed to “Penkhull & Stoke.”

I would like to continue the good work i have been doing locally, for the areas of both Penkhull and Stoke and also the comprehensive committee/partnership work i have been involved in, down at the city council and around the ward.

I believe i now have the experience and quality after 9 years-indeed i have had extensive training-Improvement & Development Agency courses (I & DeA) and Community Leadership sessions-but one thing that does not diminish is the passion i have for my local area and our City!

Many of the Issues in our ward have been resolved personally by myself, over a number of years – e.g. the new improvements, paths, bins, seating and play-equipment for older children and youngsters in our 2 Penkhull parks-Richmond Street and Lodge Road.

There are still issues of Anti-social-behaviour, but hopefully the CCTV Cameras, within both parks and Penkhull village, (petitioned for by myself) will help to deter and reduce the ASB.

The new City General hospital development has brought issues of parking, by both visitors and workers; but we have endeavoured to solve a lot of those parking issues, with the successful installation of Resident Parking schemes, in the nearby streets- although more needs to be done around both parking and speeding issues.

The new Thistley Hough School will also bring additional issues to our area -If successful in the election, i will continue to work with the Council and the residents, negotiating compromises, regarding the planning conditions to improve pedestrian, road safety and access issues, in the streets and roads near the new proposed school.

The regeneration of Stoke Town is also a big issue and i am currently an active member of the "Stoke Town (shadow) Regeneration Board" looking at both the continued development of the Spode site and the improvements within stoke town and the surrounding areas.

Successes include the saving of the Merit School, in Penkhull through petitioning and submissions to Scrutiny and additional petitioning and representations to retain the no. 58/58a Bus service (ongoing.)

The ward of Penkhull & Stoke has 680 over-70's from 3,570 households in 106 streets and i know many of our elders need and deserve these bus services and i will continue to provide additional representation and support.

I genuinely believe i am the ’Right person for the job’, due to my passion, enthusiasm, dedication and commitment. I don't have a full-time job, indeed i honestly think that being an effective community and City Councillor is a full-time role in itself!!”

Many thanks,

Randy Conteh

1981 Shelton Riots

Blog by Wiseman - posted Sun 15th Jan 2012

The showing this week of the biopic on the life of Mrs Thatcher will now doubt present her achievements in a rosy glow. Anyone living through that period who was on the left and politically active will almost certainly have a different view. A seminal moment locally occurred on the weekend of the 11th –12th July 1981 when the riots came to Shelton.

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Civil Unrest, Harry Brown, History, Labour, Police, Police Authority, Politics, Randolph Conteh, Randy Conteh, Riots, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, Thatcher

Labour Scrutiny Councillors Uphold Decision to Close Willfield Fitness Centre

Story by Tony Walley - posted Thu 21st Jul 2011

Labour councillors today [Thursday] forced through the decision to close a popular fitness centre despite the gallant efforts of two of their own councillors. The cabinet had already voted to close Willfield Fitness Centre but their decision was called in by City Independent Group Leader Cllr Dave Conway along with Cllr Lee Wanger. A meeting of the Adult & Neighbourhood Overview & Scrutiny Committee were told that despite the call in work was already underway to close the facility.

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Councillor:

Elected Candidate

Penkhull and Stoke

Mike Rawlins — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:41:59 +0000

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2011 Election Ward

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Civic Centre

Glebe Street

Stoke-on-Trent, STS ST4 6RG

United Kingdom

53° 0' 18.6948" N, 2° 10' 51.4812" W

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Wesley Methodist Church

Epworth Street

Stoke-on-Trent, STS ST4 1NU

United Kingdom

53° 0' 14.3532" N, 2° 11' 17.0844" W

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Penkhull Education Centre

Greatbatch Avenue Penkhull

Stoke-on-Trent, STS ST4 7JS

United Kingdom

53° 0' 14.6664" N, 2° 11' 43.3752" W

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Thistley Hough High School

Newcastle Lane, Penkhull

Stoke-on-Trent, STS ST4 5JJ

United Kingdom

53° 0' 1.5696" N, 2° 12' 15.552" W

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Penkhull Village Hall

Trent Valley Road Penkhull

Stoke-on-Trent, STS ST4 7LG

United Kingdom

52° 59' 44.0664" N, 2° 11' 53.1564" W

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