HeHasRisen Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Anna B said: The Council should have to have a 'Second House' of ordinary Sheffield citizens (volunteers taken from the electoral register) who have to approve of measures about to be taken by the Council. The Council would have to justify anything considered contentious by them. Just an idea... For gods sake. How much extra bureaucracy do you want in local government. We have elections so people are elected to make decisions. This is how a democracy works. You may not like the net result but this is how it is. If you dont like it, maybe move to a dictatorship, or an absolute monarchy. Edited May 5, 2023 by HeHasRisen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, HeHasRisen said: For gods sake. How much extra bureaucracy do you want in local government. We have elections so people are elected to make decisions. This is how a democracy works. You may not like the net result but this is how it is. If you dont like it, maybe move to a dictatorship, or an absolute monarchy. I just think governance both Local and National is in need of major reform. It's rooted firmly in the past, but times have changed and everything bar governance has moved on considerably. It's no longer fit for purpose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Anna B said: I just think governance both Local and National is in need of major reform. It's rooted firmly in the past, but times have changed and everything bar governance has moved on considerably. It's no longer fit for purpose. Yes because we all know the general public are sensible, rational human beings. I wouldnt trust them to run a bath, let alone the country or a local authority. Your idea isnt workable. "Volunteers from the electoral register" will fall into one main demographic: the retired busybody with far too much time on their hands, and would not be reflective of the general population. This is the reason jury duty isnt voluntary. Edited May 5, 2023 by HeHasRisen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghozer Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 The council website says the Election is/was today (5th), as opposed to yesterday (4th) I wonder how many people have missed out on voting due to this info? https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/election-results And could it be construed as election fixing/fraud maybe? and maybe think this could actually cause a re-vote in Sheffield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Ghozer said: The council website says the Election is/was today (5th), as opposed to yesterday (4th) I wonder how many people have missed out on voting due to this info? https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/election-results And could it be construed as election fixing/fraud maybe? and maybe think this could actually cause a re-vote in Sheffield? At a guess, absolutely nobody and its just a typo. Last year the elections were on the 5th May and the page hasnt been updated properly (they updated the year but didnt update the day) No, it wont cause a revote. How many people ignore the date on their polling card, media coverage etc and consult this specific page on the SCC website to find out what date its on instead? If you have genuine concerns, contact the Electoral Commission. Election fixing on behalf of whom? Which demographic/group of voters are more likely to ignore their voting card and look on the SCC website for the date instead, and thus miss the election? Show your working. Edited May 5, 2023 by HeHasRisen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormester Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Why are people voting labour gee wizz they have ruined Sheffield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 49 minutes ago, Anna B said: The Council should have to have a 'Second House' of ordinary Sheffield citizens (volunteers taken from the electoral register) who have to approve of measures about to be taken by the Council. The Council would have to justify anything considered contentious by them. Just an idea... Nothing would ever get done. There would be a lot of items deferred to the next meeting and then the next meeting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, harvey19 said: Nothing would ever get done. There would be a lot of items deferred to the next meeting and then the next meeting. People on here seem to want a referendum for every single decision made. Imagine how much that would cost, and how much time it would take. And look what happened when you let the thick general public have a referendum on a decision last time around..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, HeHasRisen said: At a guess, absolutely nobody and its just a typo. Last year the elections were on the 5th May and the page hasnt been updated properly (they updated the year but didnt update the day) No, it wont cause a revote. How many people ignore the date on their polling card, media coverage etc and consult this specific page on the SCC website to find out what date its on instead? If you have genuine concerns, contact the Electoral Commission. Election fixing on behalf of whom? Which demographic/group of voters are more likely to ignore their voting card and look on the SCC website for the date instead, and thus miss the election? Show your working. It shows a lack of attention to detail and incompetence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, harvey19 said: It shows a lack of attention to detail and incompetence. I agree. It certainly forms no basis to rerun a whole election though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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