Ian & Simon, as well versed in the constutional matters of Scotland as aren't, give their view of the Supreme Court's ruling against the Scottish Parliament being able to hold a 2nd Independance Referendum without permission from the Westminster Government.
Ian & Simon welcome Cllr Steve Pitt & Mark Coates onto the show to give their views on the contents of Chacenllor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, what it will mean, and how it might have been better. Was it an Awful or Awesome Autumn Statement? www.pppodcast.uk Please don't forget to like / follow / subscribe wherever you catch the show. Links to all platforms on our website.
Ian & Simon have a look at how Cllr George Madgwick's 'Stop the Voi E-Scooter Trial' motion went at full council. Would ending the trial address residents' concerns about safety? Will it stop the use of E-Scooters? You can watch the full debates here: 8a Kill the E-Scooter trial https://youtu.be/FLv1OGjZz5U?t=927 8b Roads of Paulsgrove https://youtu.be/FLv1OGjZz5U?t=5304 8c Anaerobic Digestion https://youtu.be/FLv1OGjZz5U?t=9438 Members’ Questions https://youtu.be/FLv1OGjZz5U?t=10378 Our cli...
With two motions and three questions before Portsmouth's Full Council meeting next Tuesday, we invite Cllr George Madgwick of the Portsmouth Independents Party back onto the show to talk about the issues - PCC's Voi E-Scooter trial, The state of the roads in Paulsgrove, location of street recycling services and more!
In a special show, we invite local Conservative party member Paddy Bergin onto the show along with our tame in-house conservative, Ian to ask them what they think of a selection that gives them a leader & Prime Minister they as members rejected just six weeks earlier.
Staying local - and just down the road for our intrepid podcast duo - we as about the plans to redevelop an area to the west of Cosham High st - how that works, and what it should entaill. Giving us the expert view this week are Cllrs Steve Pitt, Lee Mason & Asghar Shah.
Portsmouth's Full Council meeting October 11th 2022 might have been a shorter than usual affair with a wave of unanimous agreement, but there was still one subject of contention - the controversial development proposal for Tipner West. Council Agenda: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieagenda.aspx?M%3D4966&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw14bgi6h3IozDLGKWe99nj4 Council Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AveoKiGjetM&t=14831s
With Cllr Ben Swann unable to join us, Ian switches to the other side of the questions to join Leader of the Conservative group on Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Simon Bosher as we ask their views on Lizz Truss' first month as PM.
We invite; Sarah Shreeve (Stop The Sewage: Southsea), Mike Owens (Hayling Sewage Watch) & Rob Bailey (Clean Harbours Partnership) on to revist the stinky subject of untreated effluent discharges into the waters around Portsmouth, Hayling & Chichseter. What's being done, and how can residents get involved. - Don't forget STS Southsea's event October 8th https://fb.me/e/2tvx3odvB Stop The Sewage Southsea Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1067802947382863 Hayling Sewage Watch Faceboo...
Ian & Simon invite Councillors Matthew Winnington (Lib Dem), Graham Heaney (Lab) & George Madgwick (PIP) on to talk about the 6 & 3/4 hr Full Council meeting Tuesday July 19th - some patches of excitable disagreement amongst a sea of concencus and unanimity, was this driven by a nwfound desire to work together, or just to get out of the chamber on the day temperatures hit 40 degrees?
Ahead of Tuesday's last Full Council meeting before the summer recess, Ian & Simon have a look at the 11 notices of motion on the agenda. Next week, we'll invite councillors onto the show to discuss how the 13 item agenda went on what's predicted could be the hottest day of the year. PCC Full Council 19/07/22 Agenda details https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4965&x=1
In a change to our planned show, we welcome back Simon Bosher, leader of the Conservative Group on PCC to ask him of the in-house view of this week's developments in Westminster and the contest to replace rejected PM, Boris Johnson.
Ian & Simon welcome back to the show Councillor Cal Corkery (Lab), who is leader of the now nine strong Labour group on Portsmouth City Council to ask him about his vision for the group and the city.
After a 6 week break forced by Ian's recent stay in hospital, we're back taking a look at; Boris Johnson losing his 2nd ethics advisor, Just how effective is sending empty planes to Rwanda supposed to be?, Trade is down 30%, is striking the best way to secure zero job losses and inflation level pay rises? & As Putin's war in Ukraine slops off front pages, is there a danger support from western allies also drifts away?
Ian & Simon invite newly elected Councillors Russell Simpson (PIP - Hilsea), Yinka Adeniran (Lab - Charles Dickens), Ben Swann (Con - Copnor), Steve Pitt (Lib Dem - Milton) along with George Madgwick - Portsmouth Independents Party Group Leader, Amanda Martin, Labour Constituency Party Chair & Simon Bosher, Conservative Group Leader. We ask them about the election just fought, and what the future holds for Portsmouth Politics with the Lib Dems now with the largest number of councillors, ...
Ian & Simon take out the crystal balls and predict their results for next week's local elections in Portsmouth, ward by ward. What will this mean for the city? Who will be running the administration come May 8th when in their next show they discuss how wrong their predictions were. Follow, like, subscribe… Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, FB https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast YT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96riV9ldG7AhrkIeILU-BA TW https://twitter.com/pompeypolitics1
Nelson Ward Hustings for 2022 Local Elections with - Jason Fazackarley (Lib Dem) Aimee Gwyther (Lab) Spencer Gardner (Con) Duncan Robinson (Grn) 1. Why are you standing in Nelson? 2. What are the key issues facing this ward? 3. With massive demand for housing behind the rising existence of HMOs, are they meeting a clear need for housing where no other affordable alternative exists, or another pressure on local services, parking & the cohesion of neighbourhoods? a. What's your solution? 4. Th...
2022 Hustings for Baffins Ward with:-Jeanette Smith (Independent), Jason Christopher (Labour) & Charlie Douglas (Conservative). Check out our Facebook page for details of other hustings. https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/pompeypolitics1
Ian & Simon take a break from the hustings schedule to ask what this week's referral of the Prime Minister to the Privilege Committee means, how it all works and speculate what might happen next.
Copnor Ward Hustings 2022 - Ben Swann (CON), Mary Vallely (LAB), Raymond Dent (PIP) - please note one candidate (Raymond Dent) experienced connection problems which meant their audio is not as clear as we would like despite our best efforts to clear this up. The Green and Liberal Democrat candidates declined our invitation.
Cosham ward hustings for the 2022 local elections with: Hannah Hockaday (Con), Helena Cole (Lib Dem), Asghar Shah (Lab), Mike Jerome (Portsmouth Independents Party)
Ian & Simon catch up on the last two motions from the last full council meeting before May's elections - 15f Constitutional Review & 15g The Local Plan before having a look at Rishi Sunak's spring statement. Does it go too far, or does it not go far enough?
Ian and Simon take a glance at the last Full Council meeting before May's local elections - how much of it was leaflet-writing oratory, and how much serious business? Part 1. For reference if you want to catch the relevant parts of the full council meeting: 8. Planning development management: https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=1470 11 Health & Wellbeing Strategy: https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=4117 12. Solent Freeport. https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=4339 13. Carbon Budget methodology. https://yo...
Ian & Simon welcome outgoing Councillor for Charles Dickens ward, Claire Udy onto the show to share the highs and lows of four years on Portsmouth City Council.
Simon & Ian head west (virtually) up the M27 to neighbouring Fareham to ask Cllr Katrina Trott (Lib Dem) and candidate Jeannie Wigmore (Fareham Independant Group) what the key issues are in Fareham Borough Council and what political life is like in a council under a consistent Conservative majority.
As Russia continues its full scale invasion of Ukraine, we welcome Dr Paul Flenley, Senior Lecturer in Politics & International Relations at the University of Portsmouth, specialising in Russian Politics and Foreign Policy to discuss what's brought war to the European continent after decades of peace. Our thanks to Cllr Graham Heaney for the suggestion and introducing us to our excellent guest.
Ian & Simon welcome back Simon Foster, economics lecturer to give his grades of the policies the four major parties have to deal with the cost of living crisis before having a checkup on Tuesday's budget meeting at Portsmouth City Council.
**WARNING** WE QUOTE THE JIMMY CARR 'JOKE' IN THE SHOW. Ian and Simon grab local & national issues from the pick 'n' mix - that strangely follow the theme of speaking responsibly, and that what you say should have consequences.
Ian & Simon take a virtual trip up the A27 in this week's show to hear from representatives of the three major parties in neihgbouring Havant Bourough Council. What are the challenges in Havant, and are things better or worse off for being a borough council rather than a unitary authority like Portsmouth?
Ian & Simon welcome independent Cllr George Madgwick on the show with three of his Portsmouth Independents Party candidates in May's local elections. We ask them all how an indepedent party works that doesn't have a 'party line' and where they're going to be turning their guns in May. Lee Tindal - PIP candidate for Eastney & Craneswater Mike Jerome - PIP candidate for Cosham Raymond Dent - PIP candidate for Copnor
