Over the past week or so I have been accused of being the “local Freemasons’ dogs-body” and “subservient to other councillors” and it has been suggested I should stop posting on social media. More generally, local councillors have been referred to as “rogue individuals”, “like a cancer”, “corrupt crooks who are abusing the public”, and … Continue reading Online abuse and Cyberbullying
Category: Comment
What can I really say about the current state of national politics?
My husband has stopped watching Question Time as he claims it is not doing his blood pressure any good - I think he has a point. I don't think it matters what side of the Brexit argument you might be on, the current political crisis goes way beyond how anyone voted in 2016, and I … Continue reading What can I really say about the current state of national politics?
Boris, Brexit and …
For the past month or 2, the Brexit debate has been over-shadowed by the Conservative leadership elections. It has been a brief respite from the issue that has dominated the headlines for over 3 years - although it is true that the leadership race has revolved very much around the candidates' position on Brexit. As … Continue reading Boris, Brexit and …
Letter to LBO – 25 June 2019
Dear EditorI am writing in response to Mr Parker’s letter in last week’s LBO. Whilst I will not attempt to address his concerns regarding the TV license, he raises several issues that are more local – parking, new housing and doctors’ surgeries. Mr Parker states there is ‘nowhere to park in Leighton Buzzard’. I do … Continue reading Letter to LBO – 25 June 2019
EU Elections and the race for the Tory leadership
We didn't really need to wait for the results of the EU elections to know that the Conservatives were going to get demolished. As results started to come in last night, it was very apparent that support for the two main parties had evaporated, and voters had backed parties with a very clear position on … Continue reading EU Elections and the race for the Tory leadership
European Elections – why I have not been campaigning
For the first time in over 30 years - during which time I have taken part in every local, national and European election - I am sitting out the campaign for this week's European Elections. It is not that I am worried about the inevitable hostile reception I would find on the doorstep - having … Continue reading European Elections – why I have not been campaigning
My promises to Leighton Buzzard
Anyone who has been following my posts over the past few weeks might have picked up a theme ... LOCAL candidates, LOCAL elections, LOCAL issues. And at the same time, I have been trying to get the message across that Brexit is nothing to do with your local councils. I understand how important some of … Continue reading My promises to Leighton Buzzard
My week – week ending 13 April
On Monday I co-chaired the CBC Corporate Parenting Panel, assisted by one of the young people in local authority care. We looked at a report from the Children in Care Council (consisting of children and young people in care) on activities they had been involved in, including the training of social workers. On Wednesday morning … Continue reading My week – week ending 13 April
My week – week ending 6 April
On Monday 1st April I attended the LLTC Community Safety Committee. The meeting was attended by Sgt Liam Mitchell of Beds Police to discuss a number of local issues. On Tuesday 2nd I attended CBC Executive at Chicksands. We looked at the Central Bedfordshire Community safety plan for the next 12 months - priorities are … Continue reading My week – week ending 6 April
Autism Awareness Week
This week is Autism Awareness Week - and yesterday, April 2nd, was World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). The purpose of WAAD is to highlight the challenges faced by those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families, and how it impacts on their daily lives. What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects … Continue reading Autism Awareness Week
Amanda Dodwell 