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ADVISER THE HUNGERFORD
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This issue: Friday, February 17 to 24, 2012
VOL 19: 937 UK NO.1
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CO-OPTION QUESTIONS ASKED
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uestions are being asked after the choice of two new Hungerford Town Councillors by co-option at the last Hungerford Town Council meeting. The councillors, David Small and Terry Harding were chosen from four candidates. These were said to be Doris Colloff, David Small, Terry Harding and Gary Heap. One of the candidates received a letter from Hungerford Town clerk Mrs Claire Barnes notifying that application for co-option had been rejected: The letter of reply made available to The Adviser by the candidate read: Dear Claire: Thank you for your letter informing me that my application for Co-option has been rejected. I am disappointed and concerned about the procedure. May I ask you to let me have copies of the following: 1. Applications and correspondence with the other three candidates, 2. Copy of the minutes, 6.2.2012, relating to discussions and reasons given to reject me as a candidate. I would like to point out that selecting candidates for Co-option is in the interest of the whole town and replacing an election, therefore interviews and discussions relating to this must be open to the Press and Public (Candidates are excluded). Why was this done in part two? I too noticed that during the meeting Cllr. Holtby remained seated at the table and repeatedly commented on matters under discussion. Cllr. Holtby is not a member of the H.T.C. and therefore Standing Orders should be suspended if he wishes to speak, and be treated like any other member of the Public. I am sure that this was just an oversight. -Kind Regards, Doris R. Colloff. MAYOR’S COMMENT Commenting on the choice of co-opted councillors, Hungerford Mayor Cr Martin Crane told the Adviser on Wednesday: “David Small and Terry Harding were voted on as co-opted councillors. The discussion was held in a Part 2 session to protect the privacy of all applicants. I have no doubt that further information in relation to the new councillors will emerge shortly”.
LEVERTON FRAMERS IN NEW HANDS
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everton Framers, with an exceptional record for excellence, has changed hands. Built up by Anthea Cox, it has been taken over by her apprentice Alex Medlin and boasts the same specialist staff. Alex was at Sothebys before starting work with Anthea. The business is in Leverton farm buildings on the Chilton Estate and concentrates on bespoke picture framing. Tel. for enquiries: 01488 684077. see www.levertonframers.co.uk Pictured from LEFT are: Emma Welling, Alex. Medlin, Patty Medlin, Bridget Randall.
COOL CONCLUSION FOR HEAT REPRESENTATIVES
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wo members of HEAT (Hungerford Environmental Action Team) met with a warm reception and cool conclusion when they addressed Hungerford Town Council’s Environment and Planning Committee on Monday. After outlining the benefits of a £4000 subsidised thermal heat camera with laser direction, chairman of the council’s committee Jean Hutchings told Tony Drewer-Trump and Daniel Cukier that they should not be using the equipment if they were not trained and licensed to do so. The pair had espoused the benefits of the camera in detecting heat leaking from buildings. They said the camera was available to all to use, there was no charge and HEAT was a non-profit organisation. Continued on page 8...
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