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election 2015 A huge turnout – and a massive vote for change The recent elections in May produced one of the largest turnouts at the polls in Arlesey for many years. 63% of the voting population of Arlesey placed crosses on their ballot papers. The result was a decisive vote for change, where all 14 Independents for Arlesey candidates were elected, each with over 1100 votes. Helen Frost was re-elected as councillor. Results for the 2015 Arlesey Town Council Election are as follows: • AUBURN Jason Paul Independents for Arlesey • CHILLERY Paul James Independents for Arlesey • BAINS Gursh • FERRIS Chris • FROST Helen Independents for Arlesey Arlesey W.I. Would like to welcome ladies to our Monthly Meeting Our talk this month will be: Bagpipes by Greg at 7pm on Tuesday 9th June 2015 in the W.I. Hall, High Street, Arlesey SG15 6SN (next to the Arlesey Resource Centre) For more information please contact: Bron Martin – 01462 639500 Wendy Pink – 01462 625235 For WI Hall Bookings please ring: Katie Juffs – 01462 638286 Independents for Arlesey Independent • GRAVETT Chris • HOLLOWAY Michael Paul • LINDSKOG Kathy • LIVERMORE Christopher John • MCGREGOR Rob • RANDALL Jim Independents for Arlesey Independents for Arlesey Independents for Arlesey Independents for Arlesey Independents for Arlesey • SARLL Sandra Ann Independents for Arlesey • STANBURY Steve • WANT Jon Independents for Arlesey Independents for Arlesey • WARD Andrew David Independents for Arlesey Independents for Arlesey The first Council meeting, after the election, was held on 19th May 2015. Outgoing chairman Nick Daniels was there to start proceedings and hand over the chairmanship to Michael Holloway after the new council had voted him in. The councillors then voted in a new Vice Chairman, Chris Gravett. The following meeting saw a full agenda which resulted in some items being carried over. Results for the 2015 Arlesey Ward Council Election Celebrating 97 years of the Arlesey W.I. – President Bron Martin (back) and June Hayes (front) who is one of the past presidents cut the cake at the birthday party. Arlesey W.I. is one of the oldest in the country and celebrated on Tuesday May 12th h