Residents’
Elections to the Partnership Board 2005 Results
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Congratulations
to Mike Seagrave who has been announced as the Residents Election
winner for 2005!
Mike
says, "I would like to thank the board for their help
and support and also Barbara for taking the time and effort
to offer something to the community. A big thank you
to the community that have taken time and effort to vote.
I
would hope to ensure that we help to provide what Thornhill
needs to flourish now and beyond the end of the programme."
Thornhill
Plus You Partnership Board
The
Partnership Board, with 60% representation from local residents,
is responsible for selecting and delivering the ambitious
programme of community improvements. Board members are elected
for two years, and on behalf of the local community, make
the decisions about how the funds are spent.
To
be eligible to stand as a Resident Board Member, or to support
a candidate’s nomination, you need to:
- Be aged 18 on or before Monday 4 April
2005.
- Demonstrate proof of residency (be listed
on the electoral register, or have a current council tax
bill or rent book).
- Have support from two other Thornhill
residents (please ensure your supporters are residents of
the Thornhill New Deal for Communities area, by asking to
see their copy of the nomination form)
- Provide a recent colour photograph (we
can provide this for you – contact our freephone number
below for details).
- Write a statement about yourself (50
– 150 words)
Previous
board members include:
Education:
Geoff Annas, Debbie King and Celia Snowden.
Crime: David Fidlin, Leslie Haley and Edward
Walley.
Health: Gill Holloway. June Dingle and Pamela
Todd.
Employment: Tony Sizer
Living Environment: Trixie Neilson, Wendy
Smith and Vanessa Hillman.
Representing
the interests of Thornhill’s younger residents, a further
two members who have been nominated via the two youth centres
are due to join the board by the end of May. The election
of a chair and vice chair will follow. If you think
you might be interested in joining the board then please feel
free to discuss this with a current board member or contact
Dave Kellett on Freephone 0800 169
5561
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