Tag Archives: Brighton & Hove

The challenge of public sector procurement

Posted on October 9, 2014 by ianchisnall

The Government set itself an ambitious target in 2010, to ensure that 25% of Government contracts would be awarded to SME’s. They did this because it is widely recognised that the most sustainable and largest number of jobs are created … Continue reading →

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Our power which tends to intimidate

Posted on September 17, 2014 by ianchisnall

The core principle behind democracy is that it, and its elements should be accessible to all. Last night I had a salutary lesson in how far we have to go. At the turn of the Millennium I helped to establish … Continue reading →

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A small nail out of the rural coffin

Posted on July 26, 2014 by ianchisnall

As a proud resident of Sussex, albeit from the confines of the urban heart of Brighton with some of the best transport links in the country, I have a keen interest in the sustainability of our many rural towns and villages. … Continue reading →

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The problem with our trains

Posted on July 23, 2014 by ianchisnall

It appears that the Government don’t believe their own data on railways. We are all anticipating the conclusion of the proposals for an acceptable route for HS2 and George Osborne has raised the idea of HS3 which may in time … Continue reading →

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Difficult choices

Posted on April 25, 2014 by ianchisnall

On Sunday in Brighton & Hove residents and visitors will mingle together in their chosen activities, benefiting from the sea air and the opportunity to exchange views. Some will be on Madeira Drive East of the Palace Pier roundabout, taking … Continue reading →

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Home, not so sweet, Home

Posted on April 3, 2014 by ianchisnall

Last night I heard several terrible accounts by students whose visit to Brighton & Hove to study, many living away from home for the first time, has exposed them to conditions that I had hoped were long ago confined to history. … Continue reading →

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A day to remember

Posted on March 29, 2014 by ianchisnall

A few hours ago a number of men and women across the nation including Andrew Wale and Neil Allard in Brighton were able to formalise their relationships through the act of marriage for the first time, bringing to fruition yet another … Continue reading →

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What is so special about Greggs?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by ianchisnall

I confess to enjoying pies and cakes, and in my lifetime have eaten many of them, including quite a few from Greggs and even some from their original Gosforth store where they sell the wonderful Stotty’s. I would not suggest that their produce … Continue reading →

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The i-Bin is here!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by ianchisnall

At a time of year when our household waste is at a peak, it is fascinating to read of this innovation being installed in London Streets. The bin which compacts rubbish so that it can contain more rubbish than other bins … Continue reading →

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White Ribbon Day – 25th NOvember

Posted on November 25, 2013 by ianchisnall

A year ago I was coming to terms with the results of the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner elections, having achieved a creditable third against the two best organised and resourced political parties in Sussex. The top three candidates all promised to … Continue reading →

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