As always, this is heavily inspired by some of my favourite artists. The vocal sounded so good, I had to make the song work around it.

Ringing The Alarm

In our 5th ward hustings of the 2023 elections in Portsmouth we welcome Central Southsea candidates; Suzy Horton (Liberal Democrats) & Joshua Allen (Labour). We also read statements from Alicia Denny (Conservative).

Other candidates in Central Southsea:
Lee Tindal (Portsmouth Independents Party)
Menno Groen (Green Party)

You'll need photo ID to vote in person on May 4th:

Apply for Voter Authority Certificate (free photo ID) by April 25th: 
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id

Questions:
	1. What are the key issues facing this ward?
	2. Albert Road marks the southern edge of the ward. What would you see the council do to help local shopping areas survive and thrive?
	3. As well as shops, Albert road is also home to many restaurants and entertainment venues like the Wedgewood Rooms & Kings Theatre. How can the council encourage a thriving night-time economy while respecting residents’ need for sleep?
	4. How can the need for affordable housing be met while restricting the proliferation of HMOs?
	5. Inflation in food, energy bills & even council tax typify the cost of living crisis. With many families struggling, what would you see the council do to help?
	6. Parking is a problem here as in most parts of the city. How can we end rat-run culture and solve parking without pitting car users against those choosing active travel?
	7. Anti social behaviour, burglary & theft is blighting the lives of residents. What’s your solution? 
	8. The almost certain outcome of the election is NOC, how would you ensure you get the best deal for the ward’s residents?
	9. If successful, what would be the one thing you’d want to see implemented to improve life for residents of the ward?

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Central Southsea hustings - 2023. Who gets your vote?

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Will We Ever

Our third episode sees Ian and Simon welcome three guests, Dave Ashmore (Libdems), Cal Corkery (Labour), and Scott Payter-Harris (Conservative), all elected to Portsmouth City Council on May 2nd. Our guests chose four questions at random from the fourteen questions devilishly folded into our Pompey Politics Podcast Pot of Pondering.

PPP 03 Winners and Grinners Special

Ian & Simon discuss the results of the European Parliament elections, how they shaped up in our region (South East) and nationally, what they mean for Brexit and what they mean for the Conservative Party Leadership contest. 

We apologise for the background sound of some kid playing outside. You’re not imagining it.

05 Everyone’s A Winner

PPP05 Everyone’s A Winner

Mr Kevin Thomas has not had a single visitor for more than ten years. He stays in his room at an old peoples home, cutting a lonely and bad tempered figure.  When a Nurse comes to see him, the residents and staff at the Home are amazed. This is a surprise, but of course Mr Thomas does not want to receive any visitors. Just what is his secret? And what news does the Nurse bring with her?

Written and Produced by Simon Sansbury. Starring Tom Rawlings as Green, with Iain Hamer, Lorinda Laing, Jenny Hamer and Emily Phillips. Beacon Productions (c) 2018.

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Five Agin

Two brothers-in-law, Ian Morris and Simon Sansbury from Portsmouth (UK) talk about local and national politics without the point scoring.

Central Southsea hustings - 2023. Who gets your vote?

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