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:) Lol, I did.

It was the thought of ruffling your barnet AND Gayle whipping Britcliffe.:)

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Actually Neil, in one way that IS my toughest battle - some other Labour Councillors have accused PB of being biased towards Oswaldtwistle which is pretty natural if that's where your ward is and you have the power to be biased. Can't fault the guy for wanting the best for his own constituents - I'll be exactly the same.

As for which party will be in power after the next elections is actually partly down to who wins in St Andrews.

The Conservatives hold power by just one seat at the moment. Not all the seats are up for re-election next May, in fact there are only 11 seats up for re-election. Eight of those are currently already held by Labour, the other three are held by Conservative and they are ALL in Oswaldtwistle.

So to keep control of the Council all the Conservatives have to do is to hold on to their three seats.

To take control the Labour party has to hold all eight of their seats plus win at least one of the seats in Oswaldtwistle.

So, I think you'll find that most of the campaigning in the whole borough is actually done in Oswaldtwistle because that's where it's most important. I think you'll also find that we have really good Christmas lights, the litter issue is dealt with more efficiently and lots of other things in the run up to next May.

I bet this politics stuff is boring most people already.

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I will now start to feel sorry for all those people on this site from Ossy as it is going to become a political battle ground. Keep a stiff upper lip please and show them mo mercy (apart from Gayle).

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Although it may seem boring, as you say the whole power balance of the council will depend on the results of the Oswaldtwistle wards, thus making it important to all the people of Hyndburn.

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Thats interesting Gayle I did not realise it was such a close race.

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The three Labour Oswaldtwistle candidates are

St Andrews - me
Immanuel - Collette McCormack
St Oswalds - Bill Pinder

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Very close, but that's why the Labour candidates are being announced so early so that we can get a good run up to the campaign.

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Just a point.
One of Britcliffes biggest supporters/chums is Kevin Horkins, he of celebrity pet fame. He owns the Opticians opposite the Town Hall in Oswaldtwistle. Outside his shop, blocking the pavement, is a sign saying 'today only- free eye tests'. The sign has been there for months since the shop opened. It's illegal on two counts. One blocking a public highway, and secondly false advertising, as it's clearly more than one day that eye tests are free.

Friends in high places certainly help.;)

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Yes, they have a lot more money than we do but I think I might just be able to call in a few celebrity friends to support me too!

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I hope the other two Labour candidates are going to raise their profile a bit, I haven't heard of them.

Get them to join here.:)

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I shall mention it to them.

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Here here that is a good idea at least then they will get the feel of how real people think and act.

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I also know my ward and counsellor.

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To go back on thread, I used to be in Milnshaw and now I`m in Central... without even moving and do you know I preferred being in Milnshaw.

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I know there's only 20 people voted on this thread but there's 70% who claim to always vote - even general elections don't get that sort of turnout and local elections are lucky if they get a 40% turnout.