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  Welcome to this week's blog. As always, thank you for sparing the time to have a read and a particular thank you to the voters of Selsey North once again for turning out on May 2 for the election caused by Patrick’s unexpected passing. The count was on Sunday with the Police and Crime Commissioner election, to reduce the cost to Selsey's Council Tax payers. We don't have an exact figure yet but will let you know when we do. Gareth gained 668 votes, 71.5% of those cast. Your trust has added him to our team on STC, we will do our best to earn it.  This coming week, Donna has Planning at CDC on Wednesday. STC has its annual Council meeting that evening, so it is worth checking your parish website if you live elsewhere, as the May meetings are truly underway. Watch CDC’s public meetings here , and Full WSCC here .  Although we regularly mention roads and potholes, most recently last week, we were saddened to learn that a fatality near Petworth may be linked to one : ou...

Welcome to this week's blog. As always, thank you for sparing the time to have a read. The election on May 2 for the vacancy in Selsey North for Selsey Town Council , caused by Patrick’s unexpected passing, took place yesterday. The count is on Sunday with the Police and Crime Commissioner election, to reduce the cost to Selsey's Council Tax payers. We wish to thank everyone who voted, and for the support you have given us all throughout the campaign, online and in-person on the campaign trail itself.  Gareth's final post is worth sharing, irrespective of the outcome on Sunday: -   “ I've enjoyed the "run up"! I've caught up with some old friends and made some lovely new ones too. Total strangers have shouted their support as I've been cycling around Selsey. I've had loads of  private messages of encouragement.   I've also gone through some of our old family photographs of my childhood growing up in Selsey. (No laughing…I did once have hair) SE...