BIG Independents

28/05/2019

During the May local election the Preston model was held up by most Parties as something to be copied here. Take time to watch this 25 minute video explain how it works. Will the new administration be brave enough to implement a B&NES version?

Two forms of government have dominated in the west over the last hundred years. In one big power is vested in the state, the government, in the other policy is dominated by the influence of big industry, big corporations, or big money. Well a hundred...

10/05/2019

If ever there was a case for Proportional Representation these local elections have reinforced it. Just one example from Havant in the image but plenty more in the article from the Electoral reform Society https://e-activist.com/page/message?mid=cb18612f1e9440168e95cc4beea8c24f

08/05/2019

Now the dust has settled what are our immediate reflections on the local elections.

Of course we're disappointed not to have taken some seats but hugely heartened by the many of you who trusted us with your vote.

However we're a new group, and up against well-established and well-funded national parties. It's bound to take time to made an impact in that context, so the fact that we got so many votes in some seats is amazing.

We're definitely in this for the long haul, we passionately believe that party politics, at least at local level, is not a constructive model for creating the kind of collaborative, vibrant city and region we need. Nationally, independents did really well, and we're surrounded by positive examples here in Bradford, Wells, Minehead, Portishead and of course Frome, we think independence is the future of revived, municipal pride and positive change.

Of course, like all good citizens, we wish the Lib Dem council well, and we've had plenty of literature from them over the last few weeks to compare what they said they'd do and what they actually do...

07/05/2019

If you haven't registered to vote in the EU elections - you need to do so rapidement, con rapidez, schnell, veloicemente, γρήγορα - you get the idea - do it now, check your neighbours and friends have registered too - its simple

Get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums.

02/05/2019

Umbrellas up - don't let a little rain deter you - still time to vote for your favourite BIG candidate - polls open until 10pm. Lets hope B&NES turns magenta

02/05/2019

Dear residents of B&NES, today you elect your local council for the next 4 years. We really hope you will Before you set off to vote you might like to take a minute to watch this short video from our candidate Nola Edwards. She perfectly explains why we exist and what we stand for. Thank you so much for your support and your vote

Nola Edwards explains why she believes BIG is the best way forward for local government, and why she is standing as a candidate in the May 2nd B&NES elections.

01/05/2019

It's a BIG day tomorrow! Can we count on your vote? - https://mailchi.mp/c762b22d4fca/big-day-tomorrow

30/04/2019

The Chron followed BIG candidate Molly Conisbee as she canvased here's what they had to say ...

“B&NES Council is male, pale and stale. It needs to change.”

30/04/2019

May 2nd election result prediction: No Overall Control (your vote for BIG will count!) https://mailchi.mp/af535a6081a1/no-overall-control

29/04/2019

With all the boundary changes in B&NES you may be wondering where to go to vote. this fine website will tell you where your polling station is - just pop in your postcode. https://wheredoivote.co.uk

Find where to vote

28/04/2019

Thank you Luke John Emmett! This is useful for anyone interested in the arts.

It’s local election time and I appreciate for a lot of people arts and culture are not the most important or pressing issue; but because I work in the creative industries and it’s somet…

28/04/2019

Seems to me the LibDems are falling away in Lansdown...