The Left Side of the Fence

We need to be working hard for the people of Newark

laurencegoffIndependentVoiceforNewark — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:03:50 +0000

Laurence Goff The Independent Voice For Newark Candidate has been elected for the Bridge ward on Thursday 17th September 2009. Many thanks for you support.

A truly independent person like me can think and fight for the local people in the Bridge ward on Newark Town Council. Being a truly independent candidate without any political agenda, I strongly believe that is the right thing to do. Make a positive contribution to the good people of Newark and for Bridge ward.

Getting involved in politics will be good for our community if we can find more people to come forward as candidates in the next set of elections to be held on the 5th May 2011. Politics is about trying to make a difference to the way things work. There are many ways to get involved in politics, whether you are interested in campaigning on single issues, affiliating yourself with a particular political party or involving yourself in the local community.

A natural route into local politics for many like me was to join a political party after 40 years I have left the old party joining at 19. We all need a change for the better which is healthy and good, I am still on the left side of the fence truly Independent for future elections. You align yourself with people of similar values and can get more opportunities to debate, campaign, influence the political agenda and mix with people in the political world. The last decade or so has witnessed the emergence of a whole host of single issue groups on everything from the environment to the rights of car owners. The best way of finding people that shares your views is to look on the internet. Many groups regularly run campaigns and often contact you..

You may simply wish to make a practical difference at a local issues, getting involved with one of the several residents’ associations in the constituency which address community issues and campaign for local people in and around Newark

Not everybody wants to join organisations or attend meetings, but there are still options open to those who wish to get involved. You can attend local political lectures and seminars. You may wish to start your own blog, www.wordpress.com posting articles on political websites or sign online petitions. And, of course.The internet is also providing a new arena for political debate, and you can always write directly to your local paper with your thoughts! If you are passionate about politics come and join me, you are most welcome.

3oth August 2009

Out and about in the Bridge ward for the forthcoming by-election 17th September 2009 as one of 3 candidates. I was the winner, Many thanks

I phoned Newark and Sherwood District Council to get this cleaned up. Residents are crying out for this litter to be cleaned up, I am happy to help

WHY CAN’T THE RAIN FLOW INTO THE DRAINS?
Because of litter and leafs have not been cleared for a very long time. I visited Lincoln Road which is in the Bridge ward, residents are crying out for a litter help which I am happy to do. I have sent a message to Council.

You may wish to e-mail me cllrlaurencegoffnewark@yahoo.co.uk

Home phone 01636-681878

LAURENCE GOFF

NEWARK

STANDING INDEPENDENT FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

printed and posted by Laurence Goff

14 The Osiers Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4TP

01636-681878

Newark-On-Trent next campaign trail for local election 2011

laurencegoffIndependentVoiceforNewark — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:20:54 +0000

Laurence Goff age 59

I believes in being an active Councillor for the good of Newark, dealing with the individual needs, and also providing a voice for the people all year round.

Your view need to be heard loud and clear?

I won an important local election in Newark -On-Trent on Newark town council. I will build up a local knowledge if some thing like work man are digging up the road, I will be expected to know what they’re going to who long it will take if you phone me. I will be calling to many home in the next few weeks, if you would like a visit or a phone call please ring me 01636-681878 email

laurencegoff@yahoo.co.uk

Some of my interest are safe guarding Newark Cemetery many problems at many have included vandalism. I am a member and Vice Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery we need to safe guard our Cemetery together. For 12 years I have been caring for the elderly people in Newark. A member Newark St John Ambulance giving my support with first aider duties around the town for 11 years. I have raised funds for the homeless charity Framework for the last few years.

LET’S ALL CYCLE TO WORK AND SCHOOL, WHICH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
I cycled around Newark area, for 11 years. I will use my bike to visit many of you. Cycling is fun, green and healthy.

There are over 38 million empty seats on the UK’s roads every day. Why not ‘make the most of it’ by sharing lifts? There are over 38 million empty seats on the UK’s roads every day. Why not ‘make the most of it’ by sharing a lifts? 50% of commuters say they would be willing to share a car if they could find someone suitable to travel with. Commuters should be nice to bike riders.

The days are starting to get longer and the weather is getting warmer. There’s nothing better than passing these cars when the traffic is bad on Newark Road. More cycle track trails are needed in Newark, is a life line to people that cycle.

Cars have been racing racing around for years. Residents have voiced their concerns to me. No journey is urgent. Pedestrians’ Nightmare! Speeding has to be the No1 most dangerous activity you can embark on.

I believes passionately that, this country needs more Independent MP’s and Council for the good of our community, this includes and represents all the people.

I will be actively involved and committed to representing you wholeheartedly throughout the next few years together.

LAURENCE GOFF

promoted and printed on behalf of Laurence Goff , Independent Voice For Newark 14 The Osiers, Newark Notts NG24 4TP

SOUTH NOTTS HUNT ARRIVED ONCE AGAIN IN NEWARK

laurencegoffIndependentVoiceforNewark — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:57:13 +0000

Some people against hunting.

THE South Notts Hunt turned out in force in Newark on the 1st January 2009. Nottinghamshire The region around Newark is rich in history. I still believe personal Drag Hunting is not acceptable…I am sorry to say the 1st January 2009 was a working day for me and I attended my single handed peaceful protest once again. I went to work in the afternoon know I did the right thing.

Most members of the House of Commons. In 2002, 362 MPs voted to change the Hunting Bill in order to ban fox hunting.

The Campaign for the Protection of Hunted Animals (CPHA). Three animal welfare groups joined together to form the CPHA. They are: The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals (RSPCA), the League against Cruel Sports and the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

LAURENCE GOFF

NEWARK UK

Let’s phone a family or neighbour, check to see if an elderly is OK over Xmas

laurencegoffIndependentVoiceforNewark — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:55:59 +0000

We should make an effort to help those less fortunate than we are – many people who will have nothing with which to celebrate each day.

Many will provides support and material help to people in crisis all year round from the Churches across the UK give their support.

Volunteers will give lunch and food baskets to less fortunate other the year ahead. Let’s give an opportunity to provide a smile to all and everyone.

This new opportunity for our community to come together and reflect and give out our great community spirit to one and all alike. More people now live alone than ever before let’s give a helping hand. It is time to listen to the elderly or children crying out, who are living alone.

One more thing let’s phone a family or neighbour over this new year, check to see if an elderly friend living alone is ok.

More people now live alone than ever before.

Hopefully, that memory of this message will be etched in each one of our us. Let’s reminds you not to drink and drive. Celebrating for one and all every day.

LAURENCE GOFF

NEWARK

We need to be working hard for the people of Newark

laurencegoffIndependentVoiceforNewark — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:11:20 +0000

A natural route into politics for many is to join a political party after 40 years I needed a change for good I have left my political party. I was looking for a change an influence the political agenda and mix with new people in the political world. The last decade or so has witnessed the emergence of a whole host of single issue groups on everything from the environment to the rights of car owners. The best way of finding people that shares your views is to look on the internet. Many groups regularly run campaigns and often contact you..

You may simply wish to make a practical difference at a local level, for instance by helping out at your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). CAB is one of the UK’s largest volunteer organisations and helps people with a whole range of issues such as benefits, debt management and immigration. You can find a variety of other local volunteering opportunities by visiting http://www.do-it.org.uk/ where voluntary positions can be found in anything from environmental and cultural schemes to youth work.

You may wish to get involved with me in Newark constituency. Let’s address community issues and campaign for local people in and around Newark Not everybody wants to join organisations or attend meetings, but there are still options open to those who wish to get involved. You can attend local political lectures and seminars. You may wish to start your own blog, www.wordpress.com posting articles on political websites or sign online petitions. And, of course.The internet is also providing a new arena for political debate, and you can always write directly to your local paper with your thoughts! If you are passionate about politics and want to universities to have a public lecture programme where you can listen to make a career out of it.

You may wish to e-mail me laurencegoff@yahoo.co.uk

Home phone 01636-681878

LAURENCE GOFF NEWARK

STANDING AS AN INDEPENDENT FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS NEXT TIME

LET’S DO THE RIGHT THING AND STOP THE BNP

laurencegoffIndependentVoiceforNewark — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:45:05 +0000

LAURENCE GOFF

LET’S Stop the RACIST GROUP

Let’s stop them next time

The RACIST GROUP are now poised for a real political breakthrough in our area, if we let them. The local elections also show that once the RACIST GROUP win a council seats. It takes longer to defeat them and makes it easier for them to gain more councillors.

The local elections confirmed the trend of rising RACIST GROUP support, which has accelerated dramatically over the last few years. Preventing the BNP have 2 gains in the European Parliament and few more councillors since 2009. It is crucial that we all work together next time. The real story of this past elections though is how the BNP have become normalised with the electorate. THIS is now making a serious mark on all of us.

The political landscape in the East Midlands.

They contest a record number of seats in June elections 2009 and we will need more people to come forward as potential candidates and activists. Now is the time to get

involved, be a part of history and help stop them being

elected in Nottinghamshire. A stain on our democratic way of life.

WE must stop the propaganda and preaching the hate message of racism. The racist group is notnot present itself as a mainstream political party concerned with immigration and crime. But it is not a legitimate party in the same sense as others.

Racism must not be allowed to flourish. The message must be received and understood, in every corner of our society, in our streets and prisons, in the services, in the workplace, on public transport, in hospitals, public houses and clubs, that racism is evil. It cannot co-exist with fairness and justice. It is incompatible with democratic civilisation.

Let’s stand up for respect, dignity and diversity

Politics will be very damaging as the racist BNP have won in European and local election 0n 4th JUNE 2009 . The party exacerbates the social problems we already have, and causes new problems….Its appeal is insidious, divisive and dangerous. I do not think Christians should be silent or inactive.I encourages people to vote in the general election that has to take place june 2010. I also urge people not to vote for candidates who promote racist policies.

We should practise and promote racial justice and inclusion and reject any political party that attempts to stir up racial and religious hatred and fear or asylum seekers.

We should be affected by the words of hate, these extremists will be bad for Newark, Nottinghamshire across the UK. We must give our trust in the voters and stand up for jusice for all the people. We must bracing for backlash as voters give their verdict in 2010 around THE UK and Nottinghamshire. In and around the country the racists group are sensing a breakthrough. They will be fielding a record number of candidates for the UK Parliament next year.

Migration from around the World & Eastern Europe to the UK which has been good. We should not be frightened and most not ignore the hate message which will be dangerous for the UK .

The political class as a whole is often frightened of engaging in the very difficult issues of race and the racist group can then exploits that and try and create the message of Racial hate. The reality which is that we need to promote its achievements these last few years we should be saying thanks for helping in the many factories around the UK.

In a democracy we should have all opinions. We should debate whether mass immigration has been good thing for the UK, I personal think so. NEWARK is thriving thanks to the many that come to our area to work. If we are going to counter The racist group we need to go out & engage in a very direct way with all our voters 2010.

I WILL be the first to stand up to them let’s stop the breakthrough of The RACIST BNP.

YouTube – BNP Council House Crisis, BNP Hate Mail …

the BNP’s policy on immigration would actually be to stop it … www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-o-CJr6j4Istop the bnp

LET’S DO THE RIGHT THING AND STOP THEM

http://newarkclp.wordpress.com/2008/01/16/bnp-lets-do-the-right-thing-and-stop-them/#comments

Newark on Trent

NEWARK

Yes to Weekend Voting for the UK

laurencegoffIndependentVoiceforNewark — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:44:14 +0000

A consultation on whether to move elections to weekends has been launched as part of efforts to boost engagement in the democratic process.

In a bid to reverse falling turnout I believe that changing the day of the when the UK votes is a good thing. We should not be afraid to try a new voting day that fits in better with people’s busy lives, while also recognising the constraints of money and belief.

Local and European elections may be the first to be switched to weekends which is a good thing by reconnect politics with modern Britain. Elections have been held on Thursdays since 1945, although the only legal requirement is that they be held on weekdays. Before the Second World War voting took place on different days and the last general election held on a Saturday was in 1918.

I am absolutely in favour of weekend voting. It might be the very best way to solve the problem of why people don’t vote.

LAURENCE GOFF

New car park charges make life a misery for residents

theredimp — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:21:51 +0000

The introduction of new car park charges by Newark & Sherwood District is only going to exacerbate the problems that residents of the Sleaford Road/Newstead Avenue/Lawrence Street experience when trying to park near their homes.

Charges have been increased at all Newark car parks and have been introduced for evening and Sunday parking. Instead of paying the extra charges drivers are going to try to park for free in residential areas where parking is already a problem for residents. The incidents of dangerous parking near road junctions will also increase leading to injury and death to cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.

How long will it take for Newark & Sherwood District Councillors to wake up to the problems their short-sighted policy is causing?

Good and bad news about the Lawrence Street play area

theredimp — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:37:44 +0000

The refurbishment of the Lawrence Street play area was finally completed recently. However last Friday evening 30th May 2008 I was outraged by a party invasion at the park.

I stopped to visit the play park just after 10am Saturday morning and witnessed the aftermath of this disgraceful attack such as discarded condoms and litter all around the new play park. I cannot comprehend the attitude of the kind of people who would do this. The majority of young people today are well-behaved. Once again it is the small minority who ruin it for others.

Local neighbours were disturbed by the noise and are appalled at the damage and mess created by these vandals. I am appealing for witnesses so these people can be caught and stopped from causing this kind of problem again.

We need stress that the park is everyone space and each person has the responsibility of keeping it clean. Let’s ask the offenders to clear up their mess!!!

I think also with some of the young ones that were around there, it comes back to the parents of these teenagers knowing where they are at night, particularly after dark.

I have asked Newark and Sherwood District Council to cut back the shrubbery on the park so that visibility is improved.

Areas such as this should be patrolled daily by officers and police community support officers to discourage anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. I will be also carrying out routine patrols around the new play park which was been open for only a week. I will be taking my mobile phone with me to call police if needed.

We need your help and that of the Council to ensure that the park is available for the use of everyone!

LAURENCE GOFF

Lovers Lane/Welbeck Tenants and Residents Association Committee Member

I HAVE A DREAM, MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr, 40 YEARS ON AFTER IS DEATH

laurencegoffIndependentVoiceforNewark — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:27:47 +0000

His dream must live on.

Let’s all walking with Martin Luther

King Jr, in a time of faith, hope and

non violence.

Let’s all walking with Martin Luther King Jr, in a time of faith, hope and non violence. 40 years on after his death.
I was just 18 at time of his death. Let’s remember the significance of Dr Martin Luther King’s untimely death 40 years ago. I have been watching documentaries of his life and listening to his speeches, and read many stories of his life. I knew I wanted to be like him.

LAURENCE GOFF

His dream lives on with me.

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This day-long conference will focus on the struggle for economic justice, arguably Dr. King’s primary concern throughout his life. For details, Click here

April 4 , 2008
Join us to commemorate the spirit and legacy of Dr. King on the 40th Anniversary of his assassination.
Featuring music, spoken word, and tributes from diverse faiths and traditions. Click here for the poster. After the event, please join us for an open house at the King Institute. Click here for information.

January 15 , 2008
Institute Honors King on his birthday
Highlights included the new King Encyclopedia and the first viewing of “Passages of Martin Luther King in Beijing.”

January 8 , 2008
King Encyclopedia Announcement
The King Institute publishes The Martin Luther King, Jr., Encyclopedia.

January 11 , 2007
Volume VI Announcement
The King Institute publishes The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Volume VI: Advocate of the Social Gospel, September 1948 – March 1963.

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