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Ed Surridge

Ed Surridge is an independent candidate in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet in the Isle of Wight local election.

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Ed Surridge's policies

Statement to voters

Hi, If elected I shall give half the £13,296 "Allowance" to create and sustain a Coxford Assembly for its approximately 15,000 residents.

Full statement

This would be as well as the normal councillor's duties as explained here

https://www.gov.uk/government/get-involved/take-part/become-a-councillor#:~:text=Councillors%20are%20elected%20to%20the,people%20in%20your%20local%20area.

Your Coxford Assembly would be everyday people found using known information from the last census and a very well checked random results computer program. The whole process would be as transparent as myself and the assembly members could agree with proper confidentiality for members.The assembly would have a minimum of £555 monthly spending from my councillors Allowance. A suggested monthly maximum of £250 would be available for Coxford's Assembly costs. The Coxford Assembly would decide on my council votes and contributions if reaching a 2/3 or 66% majority. Modern citizens assemblies normally reach 75%+ agreement. In the case of no assembly agreement I could abstain or vote as I thought best. In preference I would obstain to encourage agreement with further deliberation. A recent assembly making recommendations to the government on Assisted Dying reached an approximate 90% agreement. Please check #CitizensAssemblies , #MiniPublics , #CitizensJurys etc. You and they can help repair democracy for everyone

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Ed Surridge's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2026 Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet: Isle of Wight local election Independent (Results due after 07 May 2026) Position not available
2023 Coxford: Southampton local election Independent 47 votes (not elected) 16th / 19 candidates
2023 Coxford: Southampton local election Independent (election cancelled) Position not available
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