Category Archives: Community Safety

We live in a society that everyone would feel safe in if it wasn’t for the muck dished up on a daily basis by ‘newspapers’ such as the Daily Mail, and some of the less thoughtful commentators (such as MPs). Its time we changed the culture in our society.

A surprising omission

Posted on July 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

This morning on Radio 4 Today, Nick Hardwick the Chairman of the Parole board was explaining how indefinite, Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences need to be reformed in his view. It appears from the statements emerging from the Ministry … Continue reading →

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One world citizens

Posted on July 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

The tragic loss of life on the Nice seafront reflects how important it is to reduce isolationism and division within our communities. It seems inconceivable that anyone would use any weapon to intentionally target unknown individuals including children, yet the … Continue reading →

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Unintended consequences

Posted on June 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

Its impossible to make decisions, particularly on the magnitude of the EU referendum without a variety of unintended consequences, at least as far as some voters are concerned. Unfortunately certain groups of British citizens whose intentions are not honourable, have … Continue reading →

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Party politics delays justice

Posted on May 30, 2016 by ianchisnall

Coming a year after the Tories failed to declare the full cost of their local election expenses in the General Election, there has been a further display of corruption by the party in power. Voters across the UK were misled by … Continue reading →

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Another fine mess ….

Posted on May 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

This years Queens speech seems to be full of half truths, lies and unrealistic promises, far in excess of some of its predecessors. Two of the clauses Queen Elizabeth was asked to read out on Wednesday were:     My government … Continue reading →

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An election that is needed

Posted on March 30, 2016 by ianchisnall

As we approach the May elections when we will all be able to vote for our Police and Crime Commissioner, it is noticeable that one Police force that is not held democratically accountable by a PCC or through any other … Continue reading →

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Terror knows no borders

Posted on March 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

The stories emerging from Brussels and the tragic loss of life is being read by a few politicians through the lens of the political situation in Europe. This is clearly in very poor taste and nonsensical as is the idea … Continue reading →

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Lets make things better!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by ianchisnall

As I wrote in the weekend edition of The Argus, I recently read the news that the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust have signed up to a Charter pledging to improve access to health services for deaf, hard of hearing … Continue reading →

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Chris Cooke RIP

Posted on February 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

The tragic death of Chris in a housefire at the age of 48 has cut short the life of someone who was a passionate and tireless campaigner for the needs of people living in St James Street and Kemptown. Chris … Continue reading →

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Cannot be trusted

Posted on February 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

As we approach the elections for Police and Crime Commissioner in May one of the outgoing PCC’s has challenged Home Secretary, Theresa May over her recent comments. She stated “People can vote for a candidate who promises the world but delivers … Continue reading →

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