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Election leaflet in full - please click here to preview the embedded PDF

Election leaflet in full (!) - download link.

I've finally produced a new, full, 'final' leaflet and cover letter, with some major differences from the previous rough draft. You can download a digital copy of it at  this link . I'll be delivering it door-to-door over the next hours and days, my legs permitting! Wishing those who observe, a blessed Easter Monday. Jonathan Meldrum

Improving life in Potters Bar while facing County Hall's budget challenges

Dear Potters Bar East Voter -  Please find below my initial ideas for improving life in Potters Bar while facing County's budget challenges. EDIT 21.04.25 - I've now updated the document and the latest version can be found here (for a download) or here (to see the PDF online). I'll be glad to receive any questions, comments, or feedback! All good wishes, Jonathan Meldrum

Message to Potters Bar East postal voters 13 April 2025 from Jonathan Edward Meldrum, election candidate

I’m one of the five candidates for Potters Bar East running for the County Councillor elections this 1 May, writing a message aimed at postal voters in this area who, like me, have likely received their postal ballot yesterday (Saturday 13/04/25) and have the option of casting a vote immediately. In short - before deciding who you’d like to vote for, please consider waiting until I’ve published my initial list of County Hall priorities for Potters Bar. Postal voters also have the option of bringing the completed postal ballot pack, and those of up to 5 others, into the polling station on 1 May. I decided only two weeks ago to run, in order to publicise two issues under County’s remit, which I think are key to our well-being locally, and yet not widely understood. Deciding to do so, reminded me of some of the many wishes I’ve had, for improvements locally and county-wide, in the 15 years since I worked full-time at County Hall, as an entry-grade finance assistant; and provoked new ideas...