BigAl1 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 21 hours ago, ECCOnoob said: Why don't you ask the candidate. Do we know if there was available companies to undertake such a large job within the relevant time frames? Do we know whether they were competitive in price when compared to rival printers? Is it considered more a priority for a candidate to be mindful of their expenditure balanced against picking a more expensive supplier just because they happen to be local.... Only they can really answer I guess. It was an excellent question sorry your suggestion of asking the candidate is farcical they did not produce it and apart from providing copy they had no other responsibility for it. Yes it is true that there may not have been local suppliers who were capable or competitive but the question still should be asked AND answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads36 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 16/04/2022 at 20:13, RollingJ said: Anyone with half a brain could have told Hallam Labour it was a stupid idea - but would they have listened?? Labour had been trying for years to un-seat Nick Clegg, with no success, even when Labour put forward some very capable candidates. it's a generally accepted guideline that people who stand for an election, have to disappear for a few years if they don't win. in these situations, it can be very hard finding a competent candidate, who wants to run against a long-term successful incumbent. It would be a bad idea for the candidate, and it would be a bad idea for the party - why throw away one of your good candidates? Remember, if they don't win, they're out of the game. Jared wasn't meant to win, he basically volunteered to lose. except he didn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, ads36 said: Labour had been trying for years to un-seat Nick Clegg, with no success, even when Labour put forward some very capable candidates. it's a generally accepted guideline that people who stand for an election, have to disappear for a few years if they don't win. in these situations, it can be very hard finding a competent candidate, who wants to run against a long-term successful incumbent. It would be a bad idea for the candidate, and it would be a bad idea for the party - why throw away one of your good candidates? Remember, if they don't win, they're out of the game. Jared wasn't meant to win, he basically volunteered to lose. except he didn't... Then milked it for all it was worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads36 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Well, people did vote for him ...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, ads36 said: Well, people did vote for him ...! Oh , thats ok then . Wrong thread by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipstaff Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 The SDP candidate has sent a firm, positive and down to earth message. He’s had a very interesting life so far too it seems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) A few of the candidates seem to be making promises regarding how they will improve things over which they will have little control or influence. Edited April 21, 2022 by cgksheff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planner1 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 16/04/2022 at 09:54, spilldig said: Yes indeed. They must have money to burn. In the mayoral election, distribution of the candidate information leaflet to all registered voters is required by law. It tells you this on page 2 of the leaflet if you bother to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffbag Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 35 minutes ago, Planner1 said: In the mayoral election, distribution of the candidate information leaflet to all registered voters is required by law. It tells you this on page 2 of the leaflet if you bother to read it. True but still doesnt explain why they chose a WY company to produce such leaflet. I have asked them but I dont expect a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planner1 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, sheffbag said: True but still doesnt explain why they chose a WY company to produce such leaflet. I have asked them but I dont expect a reply All public sector organisations have procurement rules they need to follow when buying in goods or services. Failure to follow the rules leaves them open to legal challenge. There is no mechanism that I know of in these procurement rules which would allow them to only buy from local suppliers based in their area. There has to be open and fair competition for contracts. Often, organisations like the MCA or the Council will provide help and advice to local companies ( particularly smaller ones) on how to be able to bid for contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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