ELECTION COMMUNICATION
"I
first stood as an Independent Candidate for the Scottish Parliament in 2007, tae warn
The Scottish Borders that we were going tae lose all our Local banks.
This would ; and has;seriously affected the Borders Towns and villages economies
and further drive away young people . The future of The Scottish Borders
is it's young people ,and it was important tae me that if they
wanted tae return and bring up their own families here, then
The Scottish Borders has tae be a place of opportunity ,work and wealth.
I had ;and have a plan for this tae happen"
1.
How I am going tae help Borders Youth ,is a plan I have had since 2006. Every guid Idea I have had,had been stolen
or 'borrowed' by other people as soon as I have opened my mouth. My mouth stays shut till after May 6th.
2. Protecting the Doctors Surgery in Newtown St Boswells,is something I have tae dae. We are not Melrose,and that is another Community altogether.
I was against the closure of St.Boswells Surgery,and I'm certainly going tae prevent Newtown Surgery shutting. We owe it tae the
Elderly and local people especially Mums and bairns,where they can walk tae for treatment. Bus services are not an
option intae the far future ,since they are struggling right now. A lot of elderly residents cannot or are unable tae drive. There is no pharmacy in St..Boswells.
Shutting Eildon General Practice ,and saving the Pharmacy ( yet another shop) frae closingIf elected or not, I will not let this happen.Ye dinnae shut
local health services and something as vital as this ,when new houses are being built and the population is expanding.
3. Free parking right across The Scottish Borders with no conditions. This is not an option. Local workers, visitors and Tourists
should not be penalised for going aboot their business and leaving their vehicle in a safe place and close at hand with
no charges or penalty charges associated.. We don't have the population density of a Major City like Edinburgh, and I don't
agree with the councils attitude in that area,either where a lot of Border workers have tae travel tae. Making money
frae parking , belongs in the past and we need tae have a more helpful, considerate approach here in this Rural part of
Scotland, where people have tae use their own form of transport getting to and from work. New parking bays HAVE tae be put in place that are clearly marked for
Motor Homes ,camper vans and buses now...so we are visitor friendly. Other areas don't have enough either in Scotland and use them as money machines.
We need tae help in the Scottish Borders,and in turn make it easier for a Rural Economy tae thrive under its own
steam and with remarks seemingly put on Tourist information Social Media, make the Scottish Borders as accessible in reputation as its Friendliness.The two gaun taegether.
4.No Double Lines or One Way Systems. Firstly; in reverse; I have two things tae say aboot this. One Way systems.
If ye have ever visited a place by car that you have never seen before,and ye spot a shop that ye would like tae visit
,how many of ye reading this,have been in the situation of already being whisked past it in the flow of a One Way system,having
not being able tae park outside because of yellow lines,and Nae parking. You might have considered going All the way round a
Toon just tae come back again for it. Chances are; if yer like me; wi' the hoo ha of busy traffic...ye give up,and the One Way
has taken ye completely oot o' the Toon altaegether.If ye look carefully at who these One Way systems benefit, ye would nae
be wrong in concluding that has been done for The new Supermarkets and large Retailers. Oh and
yes,they have a abundance o' free parking spaces. Tourists want tae visit 'local shops that reflect
the character of the place,No Supermarkets ,so they must be able tae stop outside and shop.
Visitors apart frae farmers dae'n a monthly shop ,Need this.Even if it means going around the roundabout
at the end of the street,and coming back ,you are depriving them of making the effort. And tell me ,Who is going tae bother opening
a' these empty shops again UNLESS ye do away wi' this crazy mentality.If I was even considering
opening a high street ShopI wouldn't even think aboot it if ye could nae park ootside the
door just tae pop in for a few items.No disrespect tae blue badge owners,but we a' need that here in the Borders.
Now,..The Removal of a' double yellow lines.EXCEPT for residential access AND Emergency Access.
An unbroken 'yellow brick road' is a most threatening and inviting prospect for out o' town Visitors. We must make an effort
tae make onstreet parking spaces with gaps in this Yellow Hell. On both sides of the street.
All these changes are easily and cheaply done with a paint brush and a big pot o' black paint. Ye dinnae need Millions
for Centre o'Town 'rejuvenation' Which leads me tae where a' this is going tae be possible, and what the money should be spent on. We are going
tae have a revolution . I talked aboot this back in 2007 when I first stood as an Independent at the Hustings in Duns and Selkirk. The creation o' Traffic Attendants.
4 tae six for every Toon, 2 tae 3 every Village 1 for small Villages. Local people young and old with a good knowledge
of the Borders, patrolling the streets on foot tae help the Elderly and visitors park on the street,keep the traffic flowing through narrow streets,supervise
large lorries and Agricultural machinery safe passage and act as a friendly 'guid ' for accommodation and historical places tae visit.
VERY IMPORTANTLY...they do not have the powers tae fine people.
Uniquely and colourfully kitted out in a distinct smart uniform with collar and tie designed by a local Textiles Students.
This is the magic ingredient tae making this a' possible. Employment for both young and old ,that is the oil tae making this machinery work and these
proposals possible,and bringing oor local shops back and the opportunity of opening new ones. I would appreciate yer support on May 6th if ye agree that
ye like these ideas and ye want tae see oor village traders and shops be given a real chance.
5.Save a' Local Shops. Take'n these actions should make it possible. An extensive time allowed by Scottish Borders Council
with relaxation of rates would help get things established.
6. Open a Bank Branch in every Village and Toon. This is a biggie,but when I first stood as an
MSP Candidate in 2007,it was tae warn ye that this was going tae happen
in the Scottish Borders, and of course naebody listened. Now in 2021, we know, I know how I can bring a major Bank Branch back again ;that is
cash friendly;until such time as we set up oor ain Borders Bank with its base in a Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire. Fortunately I made a 35
DVD Body O' Audio Visual performance Work Commisioned by Grizedale Arts which I performed in The USA,Liverpool and Tate Britain, Which
I'm sure will persuade them tae return tae just the Borders,be it not the rest o' Scotland .
7. Two Scottish Borders Apprentices paid by The Scottish Government for each Trade in the Scottish Borders until time served.
Flexibility is 'swapping ' places with other Trades, if other skills are better developed will be supported.
8. Every School in The Scottish Borders tae have their own Automated Community TV and Radio Station. Many o' ye will remember
the success and fun we had thanks tae Douglas Scott SBC.with Brick FM TV and Radio 2007-2009 Berwickshire High school
,Hawick High School,Philliphaugh primary,Langley...now yer old enough tae vote.USE IT, ....if ye feel it gave ye the confidence tae
be better and take on things in life. I thought Broadcasting oot tae yer whole surrounding
Community ,a' by yer sels ..was amaz'n.I think yer the most talented young people in the World .
The new School age generation is tae have this permanently now. Not tae interfere wi the Curriculum ,but install confidence
as an outlet for expressing yer talents . Automated and recorded frae remote,here in Clintmains by me,but very much about
yer talents in Music,Art and dance in yer own Community,broadcasting tae them and the ootside World and gett'n
real work experience..here..inside Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire.
or 'borrowed' by other people as soon as I have opened my mouth. My mouth stays shut till after May 6th.
2. Protecting the Doctors Surgery in Newtown St Boswells,is something I have tae dae. We are not Melrose,and that is another Community altogether.
I was against the closure of St.Boswells Surgery,and I'm certainly going tae prevent Newtown Surgery shutting. We owe it tae the
Elderly and local people especially Mums and bairns,where they can walk tae for treatment. Bus services are not an
option intae the far future ,since they are struggling right now. A lot of elderly residents cannot or are unable tae drive. There is no pharmacy in St..Boswells.
Shutting Eildon General Practice ,and saving the Pharmacy ( yet another shop) frae closingIf elected or not, I will not let this happen.Ye dinnae shut
local health services and something as vital as this ,when new houses are being built and the population is expanding.
3. Free parking right across The Scottish Borders with no conditions. This is not an option. Local workers, visitors and Tourists
should not be penalised for going aboot their business and leaving their vehicle in a safe place and close at hand with
no charges or penalty charges associated.. We don't have the population density of a Major City like Edinburgh, and I don't
agree with the councils attitude in that area,either where a lot of Border workers have tae travel tae. Making money
frae parking , belongs in the past and we need tae have a more helpful, considerate approach here in this Rural part of
Scotland, where people have tae use their own form of transport getting to and from work. New parking bays HAVE tae be put in place that are clearly marked for
Motor Homes ,camper vans and buses now...so we are visitor friendly. Other areas don't have enough either in Scotland and use them as money machines.
We need tae help in the Scottish Borders,and in turn make it easier for a Rural Economy tae thrive under its own
steam and with remarks seemingly put on Tourist information Social Media, make the Scottish Borders as accessible in reputation as its Friendliness.The two gaun taegether.
4.No Double Lines or One Way Systems. Firstly; in reverse; I have two things tae say aboot this. One Way systems.
If ye have ever visited a place by car that you have never seen before,and ye spot a shop that ye would like tae visit
,how many of ye reading this,have been in the situation of already being whisked past it in the flow of a One Way system,having
not being able tae park outside because of yellow lines,and Nae parking. You might have considered going All the way round a
Toon just tae come back again for it. Chances are; if yer like me; wi' the hoo ha of busy traffic...ye give up,and the One Way
has taken ye completely oot o' the Toon altaegether.If ye look carefully at who these One Way systems benefit, ye would nae
be wrong in concluding that has been done for The new Supermarkets and large Retailers. Oh and
yes,they have a abundance o' free parking spaces. Tourists want tae visit 'local shops that reflect
the character of the place,No Supermarkets ,so they must be able tae stop outside and shop.
Visitors apart frae farmers dae'n a monthly shop ,Need this.Even if it means going around the roundabout
at the end of the street,and coming back ,you are depriving them of making the effort. And tell me ,Who is going tae bother opening
a' these empty shops again UNLESS ye do away wi' this crazy mentality.If I was even considering
opening a high street ShopI wouldn't even think aboot it if ye could nae park ootside the
door just tae pop in for a few items.No disrespect tae blue badge owners,but we a' need that here in the Borders.
Now,..The Removal of a' double yellow lines.EXCEPT for residential access AND Emergency Access.
An unbroken 'yellow brick road' is a most threatening and inviting prospect for out o' town Visitors. We must make an effort
tae make onstreet parking spaces with gaps in this Yellow Hell. On both sides of the street.
All these changes are easily and cheaply done with a paint brush and a big pot o' black paint. Ye dinnae need Millions
for Centre o'Town 'rejuvenation' Which leads me tae where a' this is going tae be possible, and what the money should be spent on. We are going
tae have a revolution . I talked aboot this back in 2007 when I first stood as an Independent at the Hustings in Duns and Selkirk. The creation o' Traffic Attendants.
4 tae six for every Toon, 2 tae 3 every Village 1 for small Villages. Local people young and old with a good knowledge
of the Borders, patrolling the streets on foot tae help the Elderly and visitors park on the street,keep the traffic flowing through narrow streets,supervise
large lorries and Agricultural machinery safe passage and act as a friendly 'guid ' for accommodation and historical places tae visit.
VERY IMPORTANTLY...they do not have the powers tae fine people.
Uniquely and colourfully kitted out in a distinct smart uniform with collar and tie designed by a local Textiles Students.
This is the magic ingredient tae making this a' possible. Employment for both young and old ,that is the oil tae making this machinery work and these
proposals possible,and bringing oor local shops back and the opportunity of opening new ones. I would appreciate yer support on May 6th if ye agree that
ye like these ideas and ye want tae see oor village traders and shops be given a real chance.
5.Save a' Local Shops. Take'n these actions should make it possible. An extensive time allowed by Scottish Borders Council
with relaxation of rates would help get things established.
6. Open a Bank Branch in every Village and Toon. This is a biggie,but when I first stood as an
MSP Candidate in 2007,it was tae warn ye that this was going tae happen
in the Scottish Borders, and of course naebody listened. Now in 2021, we know, I know how I can bring a major Bank Branch back again ;that is
cash friendly;until such time as we set up oor ain Borders Bank with its base in a Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire. Fortunately I made a 35
DVD Body O' Audio Visual performance Work Commisioned by Grizedale Arts which I performed in The USA,Liverpool and Tate Britain, Which
I'm sure will persuade them tae return tae just the Borders,be it not the rest o' Scotland .
7. Two Scottish Borders Apprentices paid by The Scottish Government for each Trade in the Scottish Borders until time served.
Flexibility is 'swapping ' places with other Trades, if other skills are better developed will be supported.
8. Every School in The Scottish Borders tae have their own Automated Community TV and Radio Station. Many o' ye will remember
the success and fun we had thanks tae Douglas Scott SBC.with Brick FM TV and Radio 2007-2009 Berwickshire High school
,Hawick High School,Philliphaugh primary,Langley...now yer old enough tae vote.USE IT, ....if ye feel it gave ye the confidence tae
be better and take on things in life. I thought Broadcasting oot tae yer whole surrounding
Community ,a' by yer sels ..was amaz'n.I think yer the most talented young people in the World .
The new School age generation is tae have this permanently now. Not tae interfere wi the Curriculum ,but install confidence
as an outlet for expressing yer talents . Automated and recorded frae remote,here in Clintmains by me,but very much about
yer talents in Music,Art and dance in yer own Community,broadcasting tae them and the ootside World and gett'n
real work experience..here..inside Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire.
9. Revolutionary designed new Abattoir in the Scottish Borders that is stress and journey free for Animal Welfare consideration.
10. Farmers TV and Radio Community Station. Automated and serving the whole Farming and Farming family life well being here
in Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire and over the Border ,taking in the Farming Communities
as far as Northumberland and Cumbria. Also Broadcasting World wide For Trade and Market Development.
11. Fishermen TV and Radio Community Station Automated and serving the whole Fishing and Family Communities frae here in Ettrick Roxburgh and
Berwickshire tae The Coastal Fishing Communities frae Eyemouth down the Northumberland Coast.
Also broadcasting Worldwide tae develop Trade and Markets.Run entirely by Fishermen for a Fishermen.
12. Securing Household Coal and Wood for the 12000 customers ;tae date ; in Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire that depend on their
heating and cooking in the Borders using domestic coal and wood supply for the next 20 years. As technology
improves and if it takes less time for a suitable transition tae a greener solution that can still supply the same energy and heat,but
at a cheaper price and paid by The Scottish Government for all conversion costs ,that will b considered here in
The Scottish Borders. Coal production gasses;when mined ;can be captured ,solidified and buried now, but
until the will by Government tae use that technology is activated,I have been instructed on the practical working
plans on how we can continue importing coal supply ,grading and distributing tae customers that depend on its vital , domestic supply
throughout the Borders. A proportion of Electricity supply frae Private Wind farm Companies will be directed tae supply
local communities free of charge that have tae endure these structures imposed on their Communities skyline instead
of going directly intae the National Grid. This can help speed up the process.
THE CLAYMORE CUP FOR CHILDREN'S RUGBY
In 2001 I presented Jim Telfer with the Claymore Cup ; a
beautiful large Cup with a claymore engraving, made
by Blair the Jeweller in Kelso; which became 'JIM TELFER'S CLAYMORE CUP for kids aged between
5 and 7 years of age. We were too far ahead
then ,but Mr Telfer has agreed that we need tae start small children playing Scottish Borders Rugby again
in 2021. Health and exercise as never been more important
than now,but ball handling skills must be developed at a very young age if we are tae make the National
Team Rugby World Cup Champions. This beautiful Cup is tae start it all off, and
famous Scottish Borders Rugby Players will kick it off This is the new beginning, and I am sae proud tae be part of it.
beautiful large Cup with a claymore engraving, made
by Blair the Jeweller in Kelso; which became 'JIM TELFER'S CLAYMORE CUP for kids aged between
5 and 7 years of age. We were too far ahead
then ,but Mr Telfer has agreed that we need tae start small children playing Scottish Borders Rugby again
in 2021. Health and exercise as never been more important
than now,but ball handling skills must be developed at a very young age if we are tae make the National
Team Rugby World Cup Champions. This beautiful Cup is tae start it all off, and
famous Scottish Borders Rugby Players will kick it off This is the new beginning, and I am sae proud tae be part of it.
WITH IMMEDIATE effect. Air Conditioning. " Law tae implemented" that a' Major Supermarkets and Large
Retail buildings have the Air Conditioning units CLEANED and filters changed Daily. Smaller unit building, offices especially those with no
windows or windows that do not open WEEKLY through oot the Scottish Borders.
BUS
SERVICES
Two Bus Companies that Run the Bus Services for The Scottish Borders SET TIMETABLES amicably between
themselves for delivery of a more co ordinated and interconnecting Service. NOT by the present system of Scottish Borders Council authority.
BORDER TRAIN SERVICES
ALL services STOP at STOW STATiON for passengers daily. MINIMUM of 3 Carriages EVERY journey without exception.
Weekend inclusion of new TOURIST Glass roof VIEWING carriage tae be built here in the Borders.
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL and EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
The CAPPING of TOP DEPARTMENTS SALARIES. NO EMPLOYEE tae receive more than £60/£65,000 per year no matter what
their senior position. NEW CONTACTS drawn up from immediate effect Money savings tae put intae local services
WITH IMMEDIATE effect.. A poll tae be conducted independently by the local Newspapers for the residents of
The Scottish Borders for their implementation ...or not. ALL new ADVERTISED Positions available at SBC advertised
for one month BEFORE Advertising of positions oot side The Scottish Borders.The encouragement of Local Border Residents
who have been born or living here for more than a period of 10 years tae apply for positions. The Encouragement of
School Leavers,Student here and those that have had tae seek work oot side the area tae apply for Advertised
Posts,Councillor posts and Council work for SBC. The encouragement to ex pupils tae apply for Further Education
Jobs in Teaching, lecturing and all Administering posts at Border Colleges , Universities and all Further Education in the Scottish Borders.
Two Bus Companies that Run the Bus Services for The Scottish Borders SET TIMETABLES amicably between
themselves for delivery of a more co ordinated and interconnecting Service. NOT by the present system of Scottish Borders Council authority.
BORDER TRAIN SERVICES
ALL services STOP at STOW STATiON for passengers daily. MINIMUM of 3 Carriages EVERY journey without exception.
Weekend inclusion of new TOURIST Glass roof VIEWING carriage tae be built here in the Borders.
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL and EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
The CAPPING of TOP DEPARTMENTS SALARIES. NO EMPLOYEE tae receive more than £60/£65,000 per year no matter what
their senior position. NEW CONTACTS drawn up from immediate effect Money savings tae put intae local services
WITH IMMEDIATE effect.. A poll tae be conducted independently by the local Newspapers for the residents of
The Scottish Borders for their implementation ...or not. ALL new ADVERTISED Positions available at SBC advertised
for one month BEFORE Advertising of positions oot side The Scottish Borders.The encouragement of Local Border Residents
who have been born or living here for more than a period of 10 years tae apply for positions. The Encouragement of
School Leavers,Student here and those that have had tae seek work oot side the area tae apply for Advertised
Posts,Councillor posts and Council work for SBC. The encouragement to ex pupils tae apply for Further Education
Jobs in Teaching, lecturing and all Administering posts at Border Colleges , Universities and all Further Education in the Scottish Borders.
MANUFACTURING.
A New Factory tae be built in the Scottish Borders for the creation of a NEW type of
AGRICULTURAL LANDROVER. All parts Fully galvanised . Powerful diesel engine with future bio fuel or
electric capability as development progresses. Engine and ALL parts including lights ,covers screws ,bolts
designed, manufactured ,produced and installed in The Scottish Borders. Designed and built by Border Agricultural Students
t engineers and mechanics for extremely hard Farm work and long life.All parts Galvanised and interchangeable
AGRICULTURAL LANDROVER. All parts Fully galvanised . Powerful diesel engine with future bio fuel or
electric capability as development progresses. Engine and ALL parts including lights ,covers screws ,bolts
designed, manufactured ,produced and installed in The Scottish Borders. Designed and built by Border Agricultural Students
t engineers and mechanics for extremely hard Farm work and long life.All parts Galvanised and interchangeable
SUPPORT
INDUSTRY.
The creation of a Facility for the galvanizing of all Border steel and metal work here in the Scottish Borders.
THE CREATION of THE SCOTTISH WOOL MARKET here in the Scottish Borders for WORLDWIDE MARKETS. The research and development
of wool as a new product Internationally, new uses and products derived frae wool.
BROADCASTING ,MUSIC,FILM and PUBLISHING.
The new creation of OFCOM here in the Scottish Borders. A NEW TELEVISION AND RADIO AUTHORITY for
the Scottish Borders .Cumbria ,and Northumberland creating new Broadcasting licenses for Schools College s ,Universities Farmers,Fishermen,and Hospital broadcasting.
NEW ARTISTS ROYALTY AND PERFORMANCE SOCIETY.
A New PRS ,PPL and MCPS equivalent Royalty and Artists Distribution Society
tae be created with a new form of Royalty and Performance Payment for all creators in Writing Music and The
Arts and Broadcasting . Established here in the Scottish Borders.EXPANDING Internationally for Artists and Publishers wishing tae join.
A new INDEPENDENT SOUTH OF SCOTLAND NEWS TELEVISION STATION tae serve The Scottish Borders. Cumbria and Northumberland. THESE ARE THE FIRST PLEDGES FOR CHANGE .
THE CREATION of THE SCOTTISH WOOL MARKET here in the Scottish Borders for WORLDWIDE MARKETS. The research and development
of wool as a new product Internationally, new uses and products derived frae wool.
BROADCASTING ,MUSIC,FILM and PUBLISHING.
The new creation of OFCOM here in the Scottish Borders. A NEW TELEVISION AND RADIO AUTHORITY for
the Scottish Borders .Cumbria ,and Northumberland creating new Broadcasting licenses for Schools College s ,Universities Farmers,Fishermen,and Hospital broadcasting.
NEW ARTISTS ROYALTY AND PERFORMANCE SOCIETY.
A New PRS ,PPL and MCPS equivalent Royalty and Artists Distribution Society
tae be created with a new form of Royalty and Performance Payment for all creators in Writing Music and The
Arts and Broadcasting . Established here in the Scottish Borders.EXPANDING Internationally for Artists and Publishers wishing tae join.
A new INDEPENDENT SOUTH OF SCOTLAND NEWS TELEVISION STATION tae serve The Scottish Borders. Cumbria and Northumberland. THESE ARE THE FIRST PLEDGES FOR CHANGE .
Thank
ye.
Yours
Jesse
Rae.