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  Welcome to this week’s blog - as always, thanks for having a read.  We are reminding you that to vote (for Donna) on Thursday May 7th, 2026 in the West Sussex County Council elections you must be registered by 20th April 2026. She could be the only female candidate in Selsey, which is regrettable considering Sunday was International Women's Day, and women make up only 41% of local council positions in England.  Before the campaign starts, I am having an early birthday celebration with children and grandchildren tomorrow, Saturday March 14th. If you have never ‘been on the inside’ you may not realise that there is a lot of preparation before the official campaign begins (when the nominations close on Thursday, April 9th.)  As we have mentioned before, Ali is one of the first people to read the blog. Last week we told you about Chichester District Council’s budget and Council Tax setting meeting. Ali is keen on the bottom line so was particularly interested to lear...

Welcome to this week’s blog - as always, thanks for having a read.  On the run up to the West Sussex County Council elections in May we are reminding you that to vote you must be registered by midnight on Monday 20th April 2026 and the  last day to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026. We are sure you are aware by now that Donna, Selsey’s current County Councillor will be our candidate. She may be the only female candidate, which is regrettable considering Sunday, March 8th 2026, is International Women's Day and women only make up 40% of MPs, 30% of the House of Lords, and roughly 41% of local council positions in England.  Before the campaign starts, we are seizing every opportunity to do things with family so last Saturday, we met our grandsons at Washbrook Farm in Hurstpierpoint which is very family friendly. On the way home we did a bit of shopping. Apparently, if you write a list down it might make you smarter: - https://geediting.com/gen-b...

Welcome to this week’s blog - as always, thanks for having a read.  We told you last week that as the West Sussex County Council elections in May are going ahead, Donna, who is Selsey's current County Councillor, will be our candidate. Donna has worked hard to build relationships cross party and is a highly respected councillor and advocate for Selsey. To vote you must be registered by midnight on Monday 20th April 2026. The last day to apply for, or make a change to a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026.  If you read last week’s blog, you will be aware I mentioned our grandsons and I how I stopped Donna’s ‘Mystery Man’ sending her flowers on Valentine's Day by taking her away for the night. In response, Ali revealed to me how many mystery men she has (unfortunately I am not able to betray her confidence. ) She also recalled her mother sharing the old adage that “Grandchildren are better than your children because you love them JUST as much but you can give the...

You may be aware that the West. Sussex County Council elections in May are now going ahead, following a U turn by the government.  Our Members have selected Donna, who is Selsey's current County Councillor, to be the Local Alliance candidate. To vote you must be registered by midnight on Monday 20 April 2026. If you are unable to register online or need additional support, contact Chichester District Council’s Elections team by calling 01243 521010 or emailing elections@chichester.gov.uk . The last day to apply for, or make a change to a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026. Last week we mentioned that Donna and I had caught up with our two grandsons. I sometimes find it hard to believe I am a grandparent but am very glad I am. (And yes, the old saying about being able to hand them back, is true!) Appropriately, an article came my way suggesting six things grandparents do which their grandchildren appreciate. Having seen my parents and Donna’s mum years ago with our ch...