Alison Cornell loves Crawley

13/09/2026

How wonderful it would be to see a bit more of this sort of attitude today.

The Englishman Who Gave Away the Internet

In 1989, working quietly at CERN in Switzerland, a British scientist named Tim Berners-Lee proposed something almost nobody understood at the time: a way to link information across computers using simple addresses anyone could follow. By 1991, he had built the first website, the first browser and the first web server, and shared his creation with the world on 6 August that year.

Here is where his true character shone through. Berners-Lee could have patented his invention. He could have charged royalties on every single website ever built and become one of the richest men alive. Instead, he made a deliberate choice: he gave the World Wide Web away, freely, to everyone, forever, insisting it remain open and free from ownership.

That single act of generosity reshaped human civilisation. Every website you visit, every email you send, every piece of knowledge you find online exists because one British mind chose the good of mankind over personal fortune. Sir Tim Berners-Lee did not just build the web. He gave it to us all, expecting nothing in return.

12/09/2026

A truly lovely event in Crawley hearing from so many of the groups representing and celebrating the diversity about unity, caring and working together in a time too often intent on division and hate. This is what makes our town so great.

12/07/2026

This was wonderful last year. https://www.facebook.com/share/196ZRUi4QL/

Join us for a free, weekend celebration of unity through arts, live music and dance on 25 July from 12 noon to 5pm and 26 July, 12 noon to 6pm. Enjoy a programme featuring a vibrant mix of local community performers, dance companies, live bands, and interactive cultural experiences.

Fun kick starts on Saturday at Unit 79/80 County Mall with dynamic dance performances from Seeta Patel Dance (Southeast Asia) and Ertza Dance (Mozambique and Spain), art, live music, drop-in creative activities and a short film, Crawley: Against All Odds, created with local learning-disabled adults from Dimensions Outreach 3 Way and filmmaker Amara Bjorkhaug.

While on Sunday in Memorial Gardens, headline act Jassi Sidhu, one of the UK’s most recognisable Bhangra voices, will bring his high-energy stage presence and iconic hits to Crawley. The afternoon continues with Four By Four Kings of Bhangra, Rajasthan Heritage Band, more live music and dance performances by artists from the town’s different cultural backgrounds.

18/05/2026

If you're at a loose end, this is a lovely event.

🌍✨ You are warmly invited to join us in a vibrant celebration that embraces all cultures, faiths, and festive lovers!

Come and enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with delicious food and unique shopping experiences. We invite you and your family to celebrate Eid ul Adha, a wonderful occasion to strengthen our community bonds.

While Eid events are often celebrated across England, we’ve noticed that such gatherings are less frequent in Crawley. Let’s make this event as successful as our last one! With the holiday coinciding with a bank holiday and the children’s half-term, it's the perfect opportunity to come together, enjoy the festivities, and support our local small businesses.

We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the spirit of unity and joy! 🎉

09/05/2026

As many of you will know I did not stand for re-election to West Sussex County Council this time and so my term of office has now come to an end.

It has been a genuine privilege and a pleasure to serve the residents of Langley Green and Ifield East over the past five years.

I have always tried to support and represent residents fairly and while it was not always possible to resolve problems, I hope you felt your concerns were listened to and properly represented.

Your new County Councillor is Oliver Pickstock of Reform UK plc and I expect he will be easy to find on line - I hope you will contact him should you need assistance.

In the meantime, thank you once again for your support and for all the wonderful experiences.
I wish you all the very best for the future.

06/05/2026

If you are fed up with weaponised flags and divisive politics and want to stop Reform UK plc from gaining a seat on our town council, there is only one way to vote. Labour.
Of course I would say that, but you don't have to believe me - check it out at this independent web site; https://stopreformuk.vote/local/crawley

Promoted by Alison Cornell on behalf of Crawley Labour Party, both Co 34 The Pasture, Crawley.

Stop Reform and the Tories in the UK Parliament, Local Elections, the Senedd, and the Scottish Parliament.

05/05/2026

One of the most common responses I hear on the doorstep from people who are undecided on how to vote is; “but I’m not voting Reform.”
With that in mind, I thought it might be helpful to share a tactical voting website that shows how best to vote to prevent a Reform win.
I’ve entered Crawley and posted the screenshots here, but you can easily check for yourself.
Please think carefully about how you use your vote on Thursday.
These are challenging times, both globally and at home—but it’s hard to see how politics driven by division and hate, and backed by billionaire interests, will ever offer the answers we need.

I've lived in Crawley for most of my life - and we celebrate our cultural diversity - I for one don't want to see that change.
https://stopreformuk.vote/local/crawley

Promoted by Alison Cornell on behalf of the Crawley Labour Party, both Co 34 The Pasture, Crawley

04/05/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/18yfAGijuQ/

On Thursday 7 May vote for the only party that is truly on the side of Crawley residents. Vote for the only party on the side of working people and families.

🗳Vote Labour.

Promoted by Stephen Pritchard on behalf of Crawley Labour Party, both of 34 The Pasture, Crawley, RH10 7AN

02/05/2026

Cllr Yasmin Khan is a brilliant hard working councillor and good friend, who has been subject to some horrible abusive comments from a certain quater during this election campaign.
This vile type of politics is corrosive, and if we want good people like Yasmine to step forward and work for us it needs to stop.
Many of you will know Yasmin as a tireless fundraiser and activist in our community and I really hope the people of Southgate will re-elect her.
If you have friends or family in Southgate, please encourage them because if she is not re-elected our town will have lost out.

Promoted by Alison Cornell on behalf of Crawley Labour Party, both c/o 34 The Pasture, RH10 7AN

23/04/2026

Labour's plans for Crawley:

🛍️Deliver major town centre regeneration
🌳Invest further in Goffs Park, Tilgate Park and Tilgate Zoo
🗑️Fight fly-tipping with a new council Environmental Protection Team
🎾Continue investing in sport and recreation
🏡Build over 540 new councils homes to support residents
🚂Deliver a new mainline station area at Three Bridges Station
🔨Continue to fight against Homes England's plans for West of Ifield
👥Protect the town's precious community assets

Promoted by Stephen Pritchard on behalf of Crawley Labour Party, both of 34 The Pasture, Crawley RH10 7AN