Good news from East Devon as it prepares for local elections

There'll be local elections on 2nd May:

26 March 2019 - Make sure you’re registered to vote in time for the East Devon district, town and parish elections this May - East Devon

Today, we are entering that phase called purdah, when councils are no longer allowed to 'buy votes'...
What purdah means in practice | Local Government Association

However, beforehand, there seemed to be plenty of activity:
“Pork Barrel politics”: why ‘good news’ always comes just before elections | East Devon Watch
Beware politicians bearing gifts – just in time for local elections! | East Devon Watch

This in turn seems to be spurring new 'independent' voices to come forward in Sidmouth:
Sid Valley Democracy launches to find candidates for town council election | Latest Sidmouth and Ottery News - Sidmouth Herald

And in the wider County:
Futures Forum: Independent candidates standing for council seats across Devon say they are "fed-up of being ignored by ruling political parties"

And beyond - for example, in Somerset:
Portishead Independents - Home | Facebook
Portishead Independents - Home

Meanwhile, there's lots of good news from the local MP:
News | Hugo Swire

And counter-campaigning from the East Devon Alliance:
Is the East Devon Conservatives election questionnaire breaking Data Protection rules? | East Devon Watch
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