Archive for October 3rd, 2007

Conference - A Brief View From Afar

I didn’t get a Conference pass this year in the end, so with the exception of a brief trip to see friends (and the Conservative Party tram) on Saturday night I’ve been keeping up with proceedings on television and online.

I don’t want to run through the week on a point-by-point basis (which is done far better by people who were actually there like Iain Dale), but it is clear that Conservative activists have left Blackpool with a real spring in their step after an excellent Conference in which David Cameron confirmed that he and his team are a genuine government-in-waiting. The contrast with Gordon Brown’s tired and recycled speech last week was stark.

I have remained firmly in the sceptical camp as far as the possibility of an autumn election is concerned, but along with many of my colleagues I am now sure that if Gordon Brown does seek a November General Election, the Conservative Party will not only fight but will win - for the benefit of every resident and every community across the country.

FOWS Meeting Yesterday

Just thought I’d write a quick update on the Friends of Walkden Station public meeting which was held yesterday evening. The meeting was both well-attended and constructive and FOWS continues to go from strength-to-strength. The Committee have done a huge amount of work behind the scenes and I am sure we will see some significant improvements in the future thanks to their hard work.

Phantom Consultation Watch - Day Three

It’s day three of the Council’s consultation on the future of the Roman Catholic secondary schools, and there’s still no sign of anyone being told that there’s actually a consultation on. There is still nothing on the website. I have asked for the address and e-mail address for representations but this has not yet been forthcoming.