Snow on the ground and a chill in the political air. That was Easter in Holme Valley North this year. My election last year took place in wonderful weather - this year the prospects are not as good in the climatogical sense. And on the political front there has been a major row beteen the Conservative and Independent councillors in the ward which has spilled onto the pages of the local paper. As the Independent is up this year he can expect more criticism on his record - and we are only too happy to join in. But at the same time we have a good record to talk about and excellent plans for the future. So back to the delivery and the envelope writing.