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accysimon · 30-03-2007, 16:27

In my humble but honest opinion, there are may Councillors who are fit for purpose, and many who aren't. The only way to sort it out is at the ballot box on election day. No amount of threats, or rumour mongering will force them to resign, especially after the 20% pay rise they awarded themselves some time ago. However, there are some councillors who refused to accept it, and some who don't accept any allowances. They should be aplauded.

Peter Britcliffe keeps going on about a deficit he 'inherited' from the previous labour administration. However, this seems to be anything from £1.8 million to £2 million pounds, yet he will not substanciate his allegations with hard facts. WHY? Furthermore, the ruling tory group recently hijacked the labour group plans to offer free and reduced sports and leisure, then claimed to the press it was there idea. Will they stop at nothing to gain votes?

Maybe if more independants put their names forward, free of political ties, more people could ( or maybe not ) begin to trust them.

This is my opinion, and only my opinion. Feel free to agree or disagree. (No doubt some will).

30-03-2007, 16:27	#225
accysimon Full Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Peel Park Posts: 198 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 48	Re: Councillors in Hyndburn - Are they fit for purpose? In my humble but honest opinion, there are may Councillors who are fit for purpose, and many who aren't. The only way to sort it out is at the ballot box on election day. No amount of threats, or rumour mongering will force them to resign, especially after the 20% pay rise they awarded themselves some time ago. However, there are some councillors who refused to accept it, and some who don't accept any allowances. They should be aplauded. Peter Britcliffe keeps going on about a deficit he 'inherited' from the previous labour administration. However, this seems to be anything from £1.8 million to £2 million pounds, yet he will not substanciate his allegations with hard facts. WHY? Furthermore, the ruling tory group recently hijacked the labour group plans to offer free and reduced sports and leisure, then claimed to the press it was there idea. Will they stop at nothing to gain votes? Maybe if more independants put their names forward, free of political ties, more people could ( or maybe not ) begin to trust them. This is my opinion, and only my opinion. Feel free to agree or disagree. (No doubt some will).