May 2011 local elections

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On May 5th we are asked to vote a “YES or NO” on the proposed AV system ( Alternative Vote). The AV system is intended to provide a much fairer system for the selection of a political representative and a replacement to the existing "First Pass The Post"

At the same time we will also be asked to vote for
BJ Parish Councillors and Gedling Borough Councillors

Those who are eventually elected need to be aware that we the community do need an “Open and Transparency” society, for we are mostly - adult with reasonable understanding and an acceptance for change when it is required. Change which is FREE from manipulation and any oblique mis-informing of OUR SOCIETY SITUATION/OWNED FACTS

We should and need to insist on OPEN and TRANSPARENT governance, which provides sensible and prompt decision making. We need decision-making free from procrastination - which absorbs so much valuable time, and public finance in materialising
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PS - justice OR INJUSTICE ?

2009 BJ Parish Council handed down their own style of punishment (injustice) to two residents in our community. The decisions were taken by the BJPC behind closed doors without the opportunity of genuine appeal ( Councillor Blandamer was part of that decision)

2011 We see from the media that the present mayor of Gedling and Conservative Councillor for Burton Joyce ( Councillor Blandamer) has been "de- selected" as a candidiate for the coming May 2011 elections

Cllr Blandamer has said she had not been given the chance to appeal and had not received a valid reason why she was de-selected. "I do not believe that the constitutional rules have been followed throughout the process," she said.

Could this be an example of "you reap what you sow" ?
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****Dr Julia Anne O'Neill****

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Notice of the death of : Dr. Julia Anne O’Neill

It is with regret that we record the death of the wife and mother, Julie O’Neill, aged 67, who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday 2nd March after losing her battle against cancer.

The funeral which will be held on:
Monday 14th March 2011 at 12:20pm
West Chapel
Southern Cemetery and Crematorium
Wilford Hill
Loughborough Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham NG2 7FE

The service will conclude at 1pm,

Tributes -We kindly request that you do not send flowers. If you would like to make a contribution, we will be taking a collection during the service for the charity which Julie established in 1996:
Literacy Volunteers in Nottinghamshire Schools (www.literacyvolunteers.org.uk)

You can also send a contribution by post, for a cheque addressed to:
M.A. Mills Funeral Services, 38 Main Road, Radcliffe On Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2AA

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"Julie" as we have always known her, was inspirational, a one off, a true friend, an unselfish tireless worker for all within the BJ community .

She probably was more widely known as the person who was instrumental in the creatiion of the "Burton Joyce Residents Association" using it as an official vehicle for fighting against the proposed "Mineral Extraction Application" . She also spearheaded the action to improve the Village Flood Defences.

Latterly Julie was the person who was instrumental in raising the issue of, and in securing the financial grant required to re-instate the condition of "The Grove" to a conclusive and satisfactory environment for the public to enjoy

This "small in stature" lady was a giant amongst men, with a spirit for questioning and a persistence in opposing what she determined an injustice. This side to her character, resulted in her decision to resign from serving as a Parish Councillor in 2009 - In our opinion a great irreplaceable yet understandable loss to our community.

Her loyalty to her husband Brian, family and friends was always unquestionable, her quiet spoken demeaner, analytical talent and kindness will surely leave a huge void within our community, which may never be repaired

Julie will be surely missed, but never forgotten

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