Author: John Brace

New media journalist from Birkenhead, England who writes about Wirral Council. Published and promoted by John Brace, 134 Boundary Road, Bidston, CH43 7PH. Printed by UK Webhosting Ltd t/a Tsohost, 113-114 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, England, SL1 4PF.

Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Prenton ward Candidate: Simon Holbrook Agent: Cllr Ann Bridson Page 4

Signature of agent: M A Bridson                                                                                                   … Continue reading “Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Prenton ward Candidate: Simon Holbrook Agent: Cllr Ann Bridson Page 4”

Signature of agent: M A Bridson                                                                                                                                                      Date: 5th June 2011

Submit this return to the returning officer within 35 calendar days of the day the election result is declared.
It must be accompanied by a separate declaration signed by the election agent verifying this return.
Within 7 working days of submitting this return, the candidate must also submit a signed declaration verifying this return.

Section 3 Summary of spending

Section 3a Types of Payment

Manner of payment £.pp
Unpaid claims NIL
Disputed Claims NIL
Value of notional expenditure £49 . 00
Payments made £1080 . 61
Total election spending £ 1129 . 61

Total spending for 3a should equal the total spending for 3b. If they are not equal you should check your calculation.

Section 3b Categories of spending

Purpose £.pp
A. Advertising  NIL
B. Unsolicited material to electors  £1080 . 61
C. Transport  NIL
D. Public meetings  NIL
E. Agent and other staff costs  NIL
F. Accommodation and administration  NIL
Total election spending £ 1129 . 61

Election Expenses Simon Holbrook Page 4 Prenton Wirral Council 2011 Section 3 Summary of Spending 3a Types of Payment 3b Types of spending

Election Expenses: 2011 (Wirral Borough Council) Prenton ward Candidate: Simon Holbrook Agent: Margaret Ann Bridson Page 3

Page 3/18 Election expenditure form for election to Wirral Borough Council. Prenton ward. Simon Holbrook. 2011. Original form text in black, handwriting in red here (for emphasis) but not on B&W photocopy is in black.

Mark as on candidate’s declaration

PR/SH
Return of candidate spending: Local government election in England and Wales
Section 1 Details of candidate and election
Local Authority WIRRAL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH
Ward/District PRENTON
Electorate 10, 908
Date you became a candidate 26th MARCH 2011
Date of election 5th MAY 2011
Date election result declared 6th MARCH 2011
Candidate name SIMON ANDREW HOLBROOK
Registered Party LIBERAL DEMOCRATS.
Spending Limit £1,145.40
Section 2 Details of agent
Election agent’s name MARGARET ANN BRIDSON
Date election agent appointed 26th MARCH 2011
I am the agent responsible for delivering the return of candidate’s expenses under the Representation of the People Act 1983 X
I am the candidate and I was my own election agent. I am responsible for delivering this return of candidate’s expenses under the Representation of the People Act 1983

Election Expenses Simon Holbrook Page 3 Prenton Wirral Council 2011 Section 1 Details of candidate and election Section 2 details of agent

Election Expenses (Prenton ward) Wirral Council May 2011 Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson

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Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Election Expenses Return Candidate Simon Holbrook Agent Cllr Margaret Ann Bridson Wirral Council Prenton ward May 2011

Planning Applications Decided (Delegated) 16/11/2011 to 15/12/2011 (Bidston & St. James ward)

Application No.: APP/11/01263 Application Type: Delegated

Decision Level: Full Planning Permission
Ward: Bidston and St James
Decision Date: 07/12/2011 Decision: Approve
Case Officer: Miss S McIlroy
Applicant: Mr Andrew Haselgrove

Location: 4 LILLIE CLOSE, BIDSTON, CH43 7YS
Proposal: Retention of galvanised steel window guard railing to first-floor rear elevation to restrict opening arch and facilitate closing of french windows

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Application No.: APP/11/01120 Application Type: Delegated
Decision Level: Full Planning Permission
Ward: Claughton
Decision Date: 28/11/2011 Decision: Approve
Case Officer: Miss K Elliot
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Davin
Location: 381 UPTON ROAD, BIDSTON, CH43 9SE
Proposal: Erection of a two storey side/rear extension

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Application No.: APP/11/01151 Application Type: Delegated
Decision Level: Full Planning Permission
Ward: Bidston and St James
Decision Date: 28/11/2011 Decision: Approve
Case Officer: Miss S McIlroy
Applicant: Mr MA Khan-cheema

Agent: Mr T Khan
Location: 7 BOWGREEN CLOSE, BIDSTON, CH43 7NW
Proposal: Extension to existing garage and formation of a new driveway

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Application No.: APP/11/01256 Application Type: Delegated
Decision Level: Full Planning Permission
Ward: Bidston and St James
Decision Date: 07/12/2011 Decision: Approve
Case Officer: Miss S McIlroy
Applicant: Mr Byrne

Agent: Bryson McHugh Architects
Location: 43 DESMOND CLOSE, BEECHWOOD, CH43 9XN
Proposal: Erection of an attached garage to the side of property

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to all this blog’s readers. Apart from very sporadic updates, this blog will resume in the New Year (2012) as I’m in need of a holiday! Leonora will deal with matters in my absence.

I hope everyone enjoys the festive season.

Last week I played carols with people from St. James at two local residential/nursing homes, Oakdene in Tollemache Road (where one of our neighbours works) and Birkenhead Grange in Challis Street.

Since Rev Mansfield came to St. James Church, it’s become a bit of an annual tradition, but it’s time for me to spend time with family and enjoy a bit of rest and relaxation. One thing about playing at such places, is it makes you count your blessings. Religion is an unusual topic on this blog, but an important part of life in this country.

I should really write about it more often and put into use what I learned when I was a student on its effect on culture and behaviour.  There’s a part of me in politics that tends to do things partly based on my Catholic background and beliefs, which of course in politics where Catholics are in a minority gets me into trouble. Yet I have a foot in both denominations as my father is an Anglican.

There should be more harmony and respect between the two denominations Catholic and Church of England in this country though and less antipathy. Religious divides locally may not be as severe as in nearby Northern Ireland, but certain things sadden me when they work locally against ecumenism.

Moving back to political matters, what has struck me is how as The Worshipful Moira McLaughlin being Mayor this year that this has meant her chaplain Rev Bernard McConnell addressing Council meetings with prayers and readings. Religion and belief is still a powerful force in today’s society.