Britcliffe monthly. - Page 25

Bernard Dawson · 08-02-2009, 13:46

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Originally Posted by andrewb

Do you think its appropriate for councillors to anonymously write to the paper on political issues? I see no difference here. Who are you? You've admitted you're a councillor, you may as well come up with a name. Anyone is free to hide behind a username on Accringtonweb, but as a councillor arguing political issues I'd hope you would have the morals to come out with who you are.

Are you paying attention Andrew. I thought I had said who I was.

andrewb · 08-02-2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by Robert Owen

Are you paying attention Andrew. I thought I had said who I was.

So you've admitted you're Bernard Dawson then?

Can you explain why you're writing in 3rd person (you posted saying your name was Robert), and yet praising yourself as a councillor? Do you think this is what councillors should be doing, would you do this in the Accrington Observer?

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Originally Posted by Robert Owen

I have told that the labour councillors in Peel Ward Bernard Dawson and Graham Jones refused to have anything to do with the calender because it was being funded by the Council and not the individual Councillors

Bernard Dawson · 08-02-2009, 14:15

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Originally Posted by andrewb

So you've admitted you're Bernard Dawson then?

Can you explain why you're writing in 3rd person (you posted saying your name was Robert), and yet praising yourself as a councillor? Do you think this is what councillors should be doing, would you do this in the Accrington Observer?

Andrew. I accept that in the early posts I Indulged in some political mischief, but I'm not alone in that. As the Bible says Andrew let him without sin throw the first stone.

garinda · 08-02-2009, 15:09

'The Oswaldtwistle one has a nice photo of the Council Leader Peter Britcliffe and a young girl. She is Olivier Walmsley, Brian Walmsley's granddaughter. Apparently she got a swing in the park because she wrote a letter to the local councillor.

Scaitcliffe Notes

Dear Grandad.....

Eric · 08-02-2009, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Robert Owen

Andrew. I accept that in the early posts I Indulged in some political mischief, but I'm not alone in that. As the Bible says Andrew let him without sin throw the first stone.

And as the stone hits some poor guy in the pumpkin, JC turns around and says to the little old lady who cast it: "Mother, sometimes you just pee me right off"

Eric · 08-02-2009, 17:47

By the way, what exactly is a "council leader"? Is it like a mayor without the title; or, does he just lead the political majority in the council?

Still can't get used to the idea of political parties in local government.

Gayle · 08-02-2009, 17:51

No, it's not like a Mayor. We have a Mayor as well - these are alternately Labour and Conservative and they chair council meetings and attend events.

The council leader is the leader of the winning party and therefore has the majority of councillors on the council.

Eric · 08-02-2009, 17:57

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Originally Posted by Gayle

No, it's not like a Mayor. We have a Mayor as well - these are alternately Labour and Conservative and they chair council meetings and attend events.

The council leader is the leader of the winning party and therefore has the majority of councillors on the council.

Ta ... (see, my English is improving).

And one more little question: is the Mayor elected as Mayor; or is s/he elected as councillor and then chosen as Mayor.

Gayle · 08-02-2009, 18:00

The Mayor is selected from the councillors - alternate Labour and Conservative is just an agreement that they've come to over the years. I think each party puts someone forward when it's their turn.

So you have to be elected as a Councillor and then wait for your 'turn' to be Mayor. It's usually someone who's been on the Council for a few years and often someone who has decided to step down at the next election (but not always).

claytonender · 08-02-2009, 18:02

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Eric, the Mayor is a long serving Councillor, who is elected by their fellow councillors. They serve as Mayor for 12 months. The Mayor is formally elected at the AGM of the council in May every year.

Gayle · 08-02-2009, 18:27

Yes, Eric take Claytonender's word for it, she knows the system better than me.

claytonender · 09-02-2009, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Royboy39

Yet another political jibe at an elected councillor and leader.
I would go hell for leather at your leader who inherited the post by default. GB I mean.
Maybe you would volunteer to pack his bags when he vacates No 10.
It would appear that most of the electorate in Hyndburn don't take your view?

I wasn't aware that Gordon Brown was responsible for the production and delivery of the Area council calendars.

garinda · 09-02-2009, 13:03

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Originally Posted by claytonender

I wasn't aware that Gordon Brown was responsible for the production and delivery of the Area council calendars.

It's best to treat some people like an attention seeking child, just ignore them.

It doesn't help with their low self esteem, but hey who cares, it does work.

Royboy39 · 09-02-2009, 13:34

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Originally Posted by claytonender

I wasn't aware that Gordon Brown was responsible for the production and delivery of the Area council calendars.

Did I say so? or that your qualified polical assumption?

Royboy39 · 09-02-2009, 13:37

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Originally Posted by garinda

It's best to treat some people like an attention seeking child, just ignore them.

It doesn't help with their low self esteem, but hey who cares, it does work.

Tit for Tat from the brat............