Category: Local Politics

Sellindge Village v Shepway District Council

A Newsletter from Sellindge & District Residents Association.

DEMOCRACY IN SHEPWAY IS DEAD.

Dear Residents,

It wouldn’t have escaped your notice that we have absolutely no official voice when it comes to ‘having our say’ in the way our communities and villages are shaped and developed in the future.

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This week, our District Council, Shepway, revealed the content of the Expression of Interest’ document that has already been sent to central Government to develop a New Town of 12,000 houses. Prior to the ‘Expression of Interest’ being sent, the SDC Cabinet held a meeting on 8th June to vote on taking this development forward. It was no surprise to us that the vote was unanimous in favour. But isn’t this democracy working for the good of the residents? It would Continue reading Sellindge Village v Shepway District Council

Protest March in Hythe

“Campaign against life-changing developments in Shepway”

The March around Hythe on Saturday 6 August 2016 was organized by the Otterpool Newtown Campaign Coalition to draw attention of residents of Shepway to the life changing developments planned by the Council for this area.

 

–                                                                                                                                        “Campaign against life-changing developments in Shepway Continue reading Protest March in Hythe

Message from the Prime Minister

A Message from Our New Prime Minister

I have just been to Buckingham Palace, where Her Majesty the Queen has asked me to form a new Government. And I accepted. In David Cameron, I follow in the footsteps of a great, modern Prime Minister. Under David’s leadership, the Government stabilised the economy, reduced the budget deficit, and helped more people into work than ever before. But David’s true legacy is not about the economy, but about social justice. Continue reading Message from the Prime Minister

Rye & Hastings MP is Home Secretary

Amber Rudd MP. Appointed to senior Position in Theresa May’s Cabinet

Breaking news – Rye & Hastings MP. is New Home Secretary

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Amber Rudd MP

A few month’s ago we predicted that Amber Rudd would be Prime Minister one day.  Today she took a giant step on that road, being selected as the new Home Continue reading Rye & Hastings MP is Home Secretary

A Community Centre for Tilling Green – The Film

A film made in conjunction with the people of Tilling Green in the period after the Tilling Green School Closed and the building stood empty.

East Sussex County Council were ‘persuaded’ that the electrics that had been torn out were replaced and the building opened up as a Community Centre for the 2000 plus people that live on Tilling Green and in the immediate area. Continue reading A Community Centre for Tilling Green – The Film

Great Job Berni

New Mayor of Rye, Jon Breeds has Hard Act to Follow

By Jim Hollands

There have been many good people who have held the unique position of Mayor of Rye within my memory.

I knew many of them personally. In the old days of the Borough Council it was a very powerful position and great Mayors of the calibre of Alfred Horner, Phil Ellis and John Hacking made great improvements that enhanced the amazing town that we and our visitors love

Since 1973, when Rother District Council took over the town and most of the assets, the position of Mayor of Rye became more of a ceremonial position. Rye Town Council lost all it’s powers to Rother. True they have an ‘advisory’ job, but in practice this has meant approval of porches, conservatories and other small building proposals are rubber stamped by Rother but big projects like the new builds of Valley Park, which were vehemently opposed by Rye Town Council, were forced through by Rother. Continue reading Great Job Berni

The New Mayor of Rye – Video

The new Mayor of Rye, Councillor Jonathan Breeds.

A video

of some of the proceedings at the Town Hall on the occasion of the inauguration of Councillor Jonathan Breeds as Mayor of the Ancient Town of Rye.

Many pictures of this colourful event will appear in the June Issue of “Rye’s Own” Continue reading The New Mayor of Rye – Video

EU – You Decide

The forthcoming vote to remain in, or leave, the European Union is the most important decision most of us will have to make in our lifetime.

Do not be swayed by personalities, politicians or fanatics on either side. YOUR VOTE is just as important as that of David Cameron, Boris Johnson,  Tony Blair,  Nigel Farage, Jeremy Corbyn, Nicola Sturgeon, Tim Farron, or your favourite pop star. Each vote is EQUAL in power, it counts as one stay in or one leave.

Don’t be fooled by passion, or anyone with a vested interest, look at the FACTS. “Rye’s Own” will present the facts as we understand them and publish the source Continue reading EU – You Decide

Local Transport Summit

East Sussex Transport Summit

Rye & Hastings MP., Amber Rudd will be holding a “Transport Summit”  at Sussex Coast College, Hastings, in March. Local people are invited to attend and keep in touch with upgrades to transport services.
The Summit will include representatives from Southern Trains, Highways Continue reading Local Transport Summit