| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Isleworth Public Hall | |
| Posted by: | Phil Andrews | |
| Date/Time: | 23/09/10 11:39:00 |
| I have just received some raw data on this event held last weekend. A total of 244 people signed the visitors' book and there were of course a very large number of attendees, possibly a majority, who didn't. All six of the former Syon and Isleworth councillors attended, including Genevieve who as we know has been unwell during recent times. Five of us were involved in assisting with the organisation - e.g. Shirley and Paul Fisher manned the door on consecutive days, Caroline Andrews manned a stall on the second day and I acted as "porter", assisting with moving sometimes heavy and awkward equipment into the building on the opening day. Sadly none of the current councillors for either ward appeared the event at any point during either day. I don't intend to be drawn into a political squabble about this, I am simply presenting the raw facts. For all I know there may have been a good, valid reason for the absence of our current elected representatives, but whatever the reason I would implore them hitherto to take a more active interest in community-led events even where they operate outside of Labour Party discipline and influence. The Mayor's attendance and contribution was appreciated by all of us. |