Category Archives: Elections

Anne Western – Expenses Query

Received in the Inbox: 14:10 30th Movember 2012 Dear Barlborough Life I have just moved to Barlborough and found your web site which I am finding very interesting. As a new resident to Barlborough I have also looked at Bolsover and Derbyshire Council web sites … Continue reading

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Allegations of Election Malpractice in Bolsover

This is Derbyshire: Calls for security staff at polling stations as cops probe complaints CONSERVATIVES are calling for security staff to be brought in to man troublesome polling stations at election time. The suggestion from Tory election agent Philip Hickson … Continue reading

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3.45PM +++Stop Press+++ Conservatives Have Overall Control Of Derbyshire

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2.30PM +++STOP PRESS+++Labour Loses Overall Control Of Derbyshire

Labour has lost overall control of Derbyshire County Council. Conservatives could still get overall control. Currently,  Labour 18 seats, Conservative 24, Lib Dem, 7, Other, 1 and 14 remaining to be called. More later.

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Election Results For Barlborough and Clowne

Anne Western (Labour) 1571 Steve Hartley (Liberal Democrats) 626 Carol Ann Walker (Conservatives) 589

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Election Results Due Around Lunchtime Today

For everyone who has been emailing in, the Derbyshire County Council election results are due around lunchtime /early afternoon with the counts taking place late morning. Exit polls suggest Labour is set to lose overall control of DCC.

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Populus Poll Puts Labour Behind UKIP

According to a Populus poll for The Times, the Tories are on 30%, Labour 16%, the Liberal Democrats are on 12%. UKIP surge to 19%, Greens are on 10%, and the BNP 5%. Given that European Parliament seats are based on … Continue reading

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Has Your Postal Vote Arrived For The 4th June Elections?

If your postal voting papers have not arrived by Wednesday 27th May please call Bolsover District Council on 01246 242435, 01246 242529 for help.

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Hooray – Footpath 38 Repaired Today!

Received in the Inbox: Wed 20/05/2009 13:22 ‘Dear Barlborough Life, Surprise, Surprise, Is there an election soon? Derbyshire County Council are replacing the footpath today after many years of trying to get it repaired. Thanks to Barlborough Life for highlighting … Continue reading

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Local Labour Party Campaign In Meltdown

Local Labour Party activists have been busily ringing around Barlborough residents today asking them who they are going to vote for in the forthcoming elections. The Lib Dems seem to be the most popular at the moment. Unfortunately for the … Continue reading

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