All posts in the topic Oxford Needs an elected MAyor (Short link)
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- Latest post made by Nicholas Newman at May 14 10:50 UTC
I suggest tony Joyce of the Oxford Civic Society would make an ideal first elected Mayor for Oxford. Tony knows the problems that face this city, and is prepared to fight hard for Oxford's interests whether in a fight with County Hall or at Westminster. To read more http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/Headington.htm#Its_Time_we_had_an_elected_Mayor_to_sort_out_Oxford
Tony Joyce, Chair of the Oxford Civic Society would make a fine choice for such a post. He has the experience, knowledge and determination to sort out Oxford's problems and fight for this fine city in the corridors of power. for more see http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/Headington.htm#Its_Time_we_had_an_elected_Mayor_to_sort_out_Oxford
Hi All
While I think this is an interesting topic I do not feel that it fits into the
remit of this forum.
The Cowley discussion forum is designed for the discussion of issues that are
particularly related to the Cowley area.
At present as there is no elected Mayor so this topic does not have a direct
impact on the area. I think this topic is part of a city wide discussion rather
than Cowley discussion.
If you feel that the topic is relevant then please contact me at
<email obscured> and we can discuss it further outside of the forum.
Yes, this topic is relevant because how the City Council is led and organised
is relevant to how well the City Coucil serves the needs and requirements of
all who work, live and play in Cowley.
Clearly as evidenced from recent elections has shown, towns that have elected
Mayors have higher participation rates in local elections, the showing in this
month's election was very disappointing in many wards in Cowley.
The current situation where no party has overal control means that Oxford and
its Cowley residents does not get the effective leadership this city needs. It
is not surprising Oxford has not done well in the national evaluation of local
govenment services provision, this means Cowley residents are not getting the
services they deserve, delivered at a cost effective price.
Nicholas Newman
Editor Oxford Prospect Magazine
<email obscured>
Web:oxfordprospect.co.uk
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