Local election results for Barton-le-Clay, May 2011

Thank you, fellow Bartonians, for voting on Thursday and in particular for those 456 of you who voted for me, your local Lib Dem candidate.

Sadly for me, it wasn't enough. I came in second after Ian Shingler, a former Lib Dem councillor and Bartonian, who is now your independent representative on the council.

I have enjoyed my two years on Central Beds Council enormously. It gave me a good insight into and understanding of public service in general and the internal workings of this unitary authority in particular. The work to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness will continue and I shall follow its progress and continue my blog.

As for the casework I have been privileged to be involved with, I shall hand it over to Ian openly and with my best wishes for the next four years of his tenure.

Election results were:

Ian Shingler Independent 615
Janet Nunn Lib Dem 456
Martin Hawkins Con 406
Lyndon Davison-Williams Independent 225
Michael Wingrove Labour 137
Mr Wildman UKIP 88

Stephen Fry worth a one minute watch on AV

Take a look at this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J31QkzWmmUc because it's worth it:-)

Plannng application for marquee at the Grove

Central Beds Council received a planning application for the erection of a marquee for weddings and corporate events on land to the rear of The Grove, Barton Road, Pulloxhill, Reference: CB/11/00235/FULL. The application was registered on 28th January and is now under consideration, having been through a formal consultation period. In line with the relevant legislation a notice detailing the application was erected close to the site.

All planning applications are published on the Council's website. The links to the application in question are as follows:
Planning application: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/portal/showimage.asp?j=The%20Grove,%20Barton%20Road,%20Pulloxhill&index=373786.
Design and access statement: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/portal/showimage.asp?j=The%20Grove,%20Barton%20Road,%20Pulloxhill&index=373798
Site plans: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/portal/showimage.asp?j=The%20Grove,%20Barton%20Road,%20Pulloxhill&index=373795

CBC say that, "All relevant planning issues will be taken into account in making a final decision."

CBC say that both Pulloxhill and Barton Parish Councils were consulted, although the site is wholly within Pulloxhill Parish. Barton Parish Council claim they were not consulted; I expect this will be discussed at their next meeting on Monday 9 May.