The votes were counted and the results are in…. — The votes were counted and the results are in…. A bad night for the Conservatives who lost 4 (Castle, Stanway, St Johns & Shrub End), the Greens gained 1 (Castle) Labour Gained 2 (New Town & Highwoods) and Liberal Democrats Lost 1 (New Town) and Gained 2 (Shrub End &…

Whilst Doris and Cuthbert from Parsons Heath ruminate over #Growlergate and #Tractorgate there are some who could be taking their eyes off… — Whilst Doris and Cuthbert from Parsons Heath ruminate over #Growlergate and #Tractorgate there are some who could be taking their eyes off some of the bigger issues that the next Council may face. Alumno This has gone quiet lately but previously had caused a bit of a kerfuffle, especially amongst the…

Well, what a few weeks. There is currently an awful lot of scandal about so it must be election season. The news cycle usually lasts seven… — Well, what a few weeks. There is currently an awful lot of scandal about so it must be election season. The news cycle usually lasts seven days so what is being reported now is what people will remember when they vote on Thursday. A lot of this scandal is quite…

How can you describe the political landscape of Colchester? — How can you describe the political landscape of Colchester? History A large Garrison town of 197,000 residents on the edge of North Essex which has famous landmarks and attractions such as a Castle and a Zoo. Margaret Thatcher once lived here, and as a food scientist helped invent Mr Whippy ice…

One of Colchester’s biggest political footballs is our High Street. It is often said that it is full of Kebab Shop’s, Barbers and Nail… — One of Colchester’s biggest political footballs is our High Street. It is often said that it is full of Kebab Shop’s, Barbers and Nail bars. However, quite the opposite in fact as it only has the chain German Doner Kebab. There is not a local Facebook group which does not…

It is all up in the air at the moment, the National Conservative party is not having the best of weeks, but we are in a run up to… — It is all up in the air at the moment, the National Conservative party is not having the best of weeks, but we are in a run up to elections. They may have to resort to a war with France for a poll bounce. I am hoping in a way…

I am back after a long hiatus and just in time to add my two-penn’orth for the upcoming elections in May. — I am back after a long hiatus and just in time to add my two-penn’orth for the upcoming elections in May. To sum up the parties it will be fun to use some of the more extreme opinions that are held. These opinions pop up in some of the research…

This will be my last blog in this format. I have finally been convinced to launch a website with dedicated social media channels alongside… — This will be my last blog in this format. I have finally been convinced to launch a website with dedicated social media channels alongside lots of varied contributors. More exciting (hyperbole) news to follow. So back to the million € question. Who will it be?

Dear Party Leaders, — Dear Party Leaders, I originally penned this letter as a blog with an entirely different tone, and it was hypercritical of The New Mercury Theatre. However, it didn’t appeal to my sense of fair play and to kick an industry when it is down, so re-wrote and adjusted my target…