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Audlemís ëWelshí vote being noticed

22nd April 2008 @ 6:06am – by Audlem Webteam
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It's good to see that the Audlem Vote Poll on 'Would you like Audlem to apply to be part of Wales?' is being picked up by local newspapers who are also joining in the spirit of the idea. The Nantwich Guardian, for example, is seeking ideas on whether becoming Welsh is the way forward on its website and has reported the Audlem Online vote in detail.

Early voting is showing strong support for the idea, with a 2:1 ratio in favour. Regular readers will recall that, in a light-hearted piece, we have argued that becoming part of Wales would bring major benefits – free prescriptions; free parking at NHS hospitals, and a Grand Slam winning rugby team. The major Parish Plan project to build a sports centre in Audlem would also be realised almost immediately as every Welsh village with more than ten dwellings has a large Sports Centre.

The idea started as a 1st April spoof. But, by an amazing coincidence, the Government announced on the very same day that prescription charges would be raised in England – they were reduced in Scotland by £2 that same day and it was confirmed they would remain free in Wales. Also on the same day, Leighton Hospital doubled some of its parking charges – it now costs £3 to park for more than 20 minutes and £10 overnight. Parking remains free at all Welsh hospitals.

The poll will be seen, we hope, as a humorous way to make a very serious point. So vote now by clicking Yes/No or Unsure in the Vote Poll box and then on 'Vote Now'. An overall vote in favour may attract extensive interest. It would certainly tell politicians that there's an issue of increasing inequality between countries in the UK that needs addressing.


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