The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Cabarrus Black Boys Chapter recently held their awards ceremony and reception to present awards to outstanding students. The chapter presented awards
Sajish Tom, Jacky Tustain and Grant Donohoe all secured seats in their first borough council elections. Describing himself as “inexperienced”, Sajish told the Gazette: “The main thing is we need to prove ourselves. We have a lot of enthusiasm. “I would like to say a massive thank you to our Popley community. Popley stands with Labour, and it is our job now to do our best for them.” Labour party leader Andy McCormick described the Popley results as “the highlight of our day” and welcomed the election of “fresh blood”. “It is sad to see people go but we will embrace the change,” he said.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council offices (Photo: Sean Dillow) Residents across the borough are preparing to go to the polls in all out borough council elections. Unlike usual elections in Basingstoke, all 60 councillors will be resigning their seats, with most going back to the polls seeking re-election. This is because of a number of changes, which include shifts in the boundaries of the individual wards, and the reduction in the number of councillors from 60 to 54. This will mean familiar faces will be saying goodbye to the council chamber come the first meeting in May. In total, 17 serving councillors have decided to stand down in May, with several decades of experience between them.