Local Elections - Page 2

Gayle · 15-10-2006, 09:31

Well to be honest Neil, I thought you already had.

Tricia · 15-10-2006, 11:42

I thought we were having a polite conversation here. Why do people feel constrained to get nasty?

Is it supposed to liven up the thread? Not for me, it doesn't. And I thought Accy people were friendly. Well, I still think most of them are. Ho, hum.

I am very grateful for the information, Gayle. Interesting.

This thread started with me asking for local information, so in a way it is relevant.

Thanks for that, Gayle.

Gayle · 15-10-2006, 17:32

Sorry, but I've got to say Tricia, I think you're reading nastiness in where there isn't any.

All that I've read on this thread is a bit of gentle teasing.

steeljack · 15-10-2006, 19:05

I have a question about local Hyndburn politics , maybe Gayle or young Cyfr can answer ,(they seem to be the most politically active users of the group)
Why do I read so much in various posts about Cllr. P Britcliffe and his power, yet nothing about the Mayor , has the Mayor of Hyndburn no power or authority ? If he is the Mayor, then surely he is the leader/chairperson of the council meetings and as such he decides what issues/items get tabled and disscussed.
If he has no 'power' whats the point in having him/her , just to be wheeled out to turn the Christmas lights on ?
thanks

Gayle · 15-10-2006, 19:30

Graham Jones can probably tell you more but from what I understand the Mayor chairs the council meetings. He also has the deciding vote if there is a tie on any issues.

I think (not 100% sure) that the leading party i.e. in Hyndburn, Conservatives, set the agendas for each council meeting.

shillelagh · 15-10-2006, 19:30

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Originally Posted by Gayle

They are in the same borough - Hyndburn Borough - but they are two very different towns.

If we're talking postal districts both Accrington and Oswaldtwistle are in BB which is Blackburn and that is completely and totally nothing to do with Hyndburn or this thread.

Yes, they come under the same MP because he represents the borough of Hyndburn - it's Greg Pope and he's Labour.

Oi dont forget he covers Haslingden as well and thats in Rossendale! His constituency should be Haslingden & Hyndburn not just Hyndburn now!

Gayle · 15-10-2006, 19:31

Sorry, yes that's true although I can't quite understand why!

shillelagh · 15-10-2006, 23:12

too long a battle fighting it!

Neil · 15-10-2006, 23:22

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

His constituency should be Haslingden & Hyndburn

Please no. I would rather live in "Blackburn with Darwen (incorporating Hyndburn)" than "Haslingden & Hyndburn"

shillelagh · 15-10-2006, 23:43

You cant Neil - Darwen is with Rossendale and also it would make Blackburn too big a constituency

Neil · 15-10-2006, 23:46

I was only joking.
Isn't it stupid how they have split it all up?
Darwen and Blackburn should be together. So should Haslingden and Rossendale.

shillelagh · 15-10-2006, 23:48

Dont tell me tell the boffins down in London. I told em often enough when they came up here to ask what we thought.