Category Archives: Youth Issues

Watch her lips and listen to what she says

Posted on March 30, 2018 by ianchisnall

This image comes from a fantastically useful website called ‘They Work for You’ which takes the transcripts from Parliament and presents them in a way that assists people to follow the words or the speakers in a very simple manner. … Continue reading →

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Another dreadful gap in Governmental understanding

Posted on March 25, 2018 by ianchisnall

Homelessness is a very complex issue, when one takes into account sofa surfing, inadequately and temporarily housed people as well as the very visible rough sleepers who may spend time on our pavements but may also retreat to squats or … Continue reading →

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It is vital that Damian stands by his words

Posted on March 22, 2018 by ianchisnall

As banners are unfurled today at Schools across Brighton and Hove and indeed in many other localities under the title ‘Save our Schools’, it seems reasonable to ask a politician to stand by his own words. When statements are made … Continue reading →

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We need Ministers that will listen & learn

Posted on March 12, 2018 by ianchisnall

On a regular basis local groups of businesses meet together for Breakfast or lunch meetings, usually focused on ideas which will enable some or all of the businesses present to strengthen their work and improve their profitability. The same is … Continue reading →

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A winter wonderland leads to a Big Bang!

Posted on March 5, 2018 by ianchisnall

The impact on Sussex of a few centimetres of snow has been huge over the last week with a mixture of some very positive elements as well as deeply damaging ones. The positive aspects included the opportunity for some people … Continue reading →

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We must reverse decline into real growth

Posted on March 4, 2018 by ianchisnall

According to this report on the Coastal West Sussex Local Enterprise Partnership website, “the numbers of West Sussex students choosing Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) topics at GCSE and A-Level [is] declining”  It is with this in mind that … Continue reading →

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Lets review your #RespectPledge Brandon

Posted on February 25, 2018 by ianchisnall

The use of social media and the broadcast and print media to promote the latest code of conduct amongst Conservative Party candidates has been extensive. As Brandon Lewis, Chairman of the Party explained to the BBC which was reproduced in … Continue reading →

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Robert deserves a proper answer

Posted on February 20, 2018 by ianchisnall

This year has been designated in the UK as ‘2018 – The Year of Engineering’. Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting the University of Kent at Canterbury to speak to a group of 3rd year Electronic Engineering Students to … Continue reading →

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Cross party cooperation is vital for the sake of young people

Posted on February 19, 2018 by ianchisnall

In the last few days I have read some inspiring news via national news sources of cross party cooperation at work here in Brighton & Hove City Council. The theme of the story was youth work which is a vital … Continue reading →

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The Government must change its approach

Posted on February 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

Over a month ago three Tory MPs asked the same question of the new Minister of Equalities, Amber Rudd. It always seems strange when the wording of three questions from three individuals is identical, almost as if the three colluded … Continue reading →

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