At the same time as the County Council elections on May 6th we also elect a Police Crime Commissioner. James Sandbach is the Liberal Democrat candidate
James is a Town Councillor in Saxmundham. His career has spanned working for legal and justice charities in senior roles.
James qualified as a lawyer and holds a doctorate in conflict resolution
Back in the late 1990s, after 15 years in government the Conservative government led by John Major was subsumed by an avalanche of allegations of sleaze. There were a number of financial allegations in the allegations but most of the allegations related to sexual impropriety much of which today is no longer considered worthy of comment. Just look at the acceptance of our Prime Ministers track record in that department!
"You know it is going to happen but you are never really ready."
That is a truth shared by so many grieving families. Most people know that their loved one is near the end of their life because they are old or very sick, but that does not mean that they can avoid the tidal wave of grief-that moment of finality. This year more than most so many families have faced that moment, so I am sure that the Princess Royal speaks for not just the Queen and the royal family but the whole country: you are never really ready.
Bryn's monthly report from Babergh Council is now avilable ( see here). The main news this month concerns the decision on appeal to reject the Sandhill housing evelopment something Bryn and many people locally have strongly fought against. Another reason to look forward with a positive feeling of hope!
The County Council elections planned for 6 May will take place in pretty unusual circumstances. Whilst the vaccination programme continues apace, May will see the majority of the population having still to have one or both of their jabs. For some the thought of visiting a polling station might still seem daunting and something to avoid.
