BerwickMad Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I know there was a thread about this a couple of months ago, but I can't seem to find it. Have many people here stood for election before? Whether it be for parliament or for councils or town councils (or whatever the Scottish version is)? And what were your experiences? I quite fancy standing for Berwick Town Council, but there seems to be resignations and infighting all of the time. Anyone any good or bad experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 ArmadaleKillie's yer man. His wife was recently elected as an SNP councillor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Was elected to the pupil council in s5 #winning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The new snp system revealed this week asks for your social media usernames and any accounts you have on websites to be disclosed. Thats my FM dream over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The new snp system revealed this week asks for your social media usernames and any accounts you have on websites to be disclosed. Thats my FM dream over. That'll be Reynard fucked an all then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Willie Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The new snp system revealed this week asks for your social media usernames and any accounts you have on websites to be disclosed. Thats my FM dream over. :lol: nae chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The new snp system revealed this week asks for your social media usernames and any accounts you have on websites to be disclosed. Thats my FM dream over. Surely you could deny using anything other than fb/twitter etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam_O_Shanter Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Stood for Council 5 times, successful only once. Not a great batting average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Cort's Hamstring Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The new snp system revealed this week asks for your social media usernames and any accounts you have on websites to be disclosed. Thats my FM dream over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strichener Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 That'll be Reynard fucked an all then. Canna quite see him standing for the SNP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Canna quite see him standing for the SNP. For any party. Come to think of it, just in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerwickMad Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Aye social media seems to be a bit of a block. Wonder if my abusive rants at George Osborne would come into play at town council level. 20k tweets, far too many to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Three consecutive wins: 1986, 1990 and 1994. First time with 85% of the vote in a two horse race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Three consecutive wins: 1986, 1990 and 1994. First time with 85% of the vote in a two horse race. Also in hat-trick territory - close call in first (2004), 70% share in 2009, and unopposed 2014. Not that anyone outside our Branch gives a fúck... Actually looking into standing for local (County) office next time round, as this gives me almost four years to get organised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerwickMad Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Also in hat-trick territory - close call in first (2004), 70% share in 2009, and unopposed 2014. Not that anyone outside our Branch gives a fúck... Actually looking into standing for local (County) office next time round, as this gives me almost four years to get organised. What party do you stand for? I don't actually think it should be very party political at town/parish level, but in Berwick it seems to be quite nasty between Lib Dems and Tories and spats about transparency all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Three consecutive wins: 1986, 1990 and 1994. First time with 85% of the vote in a two horse race. Also in hat-trick territory - close call in first (2004), 70% share in 2009, and unopposed 2014. Not that anyone outside our Branch gives a fúck... Actually looking into standing for local (County) office next time round, as this gives me almost four years to get organised. What's the money like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1875 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Who could forget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 What party do you stand for? I don't actually think it should be very party political at town/parish level, but in Berwick it seems to be quite nasty between Lib Dems and Tories and spats about transparency all of the time. I'm a member of TUSC, but you're right that personality is more important than party affiliation at that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 What's the money like? What money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rational Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I've done it. Won every round till the last two, I'm quite proud of that considering the area I worked solidly voted no last year and it's a labour stronghold to this day. It's also hard work for practically no pay - £16k for a councillor. It's a weird experience. I'm unsure if I would do not again, Edinburgh behind the scenes can be 'interesting' at best, GoT at worst. I have been asked and I'm sure my name will come up again, but it's maybe the newbies turn next time out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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