Britcliffe monthly. - Page 35

garinda · 01-01-2010, 10:20

'Coun Peter Britcliffe hit back that the calendars included important police and council contacts produced at a very low cost. He said: “The government are constantly telling us to make contact with the public and this is a great way of doing that.'
Labour councillors snub Hyndburn calendars (From Lancashire Telegraph)

They could have made 'contact' with us via the community website they started, with the wasted £591,00.00 grant from the government, or even via Accy Web, but some councillors seem too afraid to do somthing so sensible, and at no cost to the residents of Hyndburn.

The grasp on finances would almost be funny, if it wasn't so frightening.

'The calendars were delivered through the recycling service and printing costs were very low. In Oswaldtwistle we spent about £400.'

Er..the actual cost was £533.00, which as a percentage increase on the figure Cllr. Britcliffe quoted, is almost as high as the rise some councillors decided to increase their allowances by earlier this year.

Neil · 01-01-2010, 10:21

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Originally Posted by g jones

civic pride returned.....

I like the sound of that Graham. I like to think I am a civic minded person doing my bit.

I would be interested to hear more about what you mean by civic pride returned

jaysay · 01-01-2010, 10:47

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Originally Posted by turkishdelight

So your objectives are to lower the council tax? By how much and will it be a significant amount, how do you aim to implement this.Could you please explain what is meant by cheap certificates/ dodgy mayors. Who is cheating the system and how.

Think he's on about that dodgy Labour Mayor from somewhere on Merseyside turkishdelight

Neil · 01-01-2010, 10:53

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Think he's on about that dodgy Labour Mayor from somewhere on Merseyside turkishdelight

current or past mayor?

garinda · 01-01-2010, 10:55

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Think he's on about that dodgy Labour Mayor from somewhere on Merseyside turkishdelight

Who's that, or is it a riddle?

How many letters?

I just presumed it was the one from the other year, when there was a banner hanging from the viaduct, amongst other places, on the day of the Mayor making ceremony.

cashman · 01-01-2010, 10:57

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Originally Posted by garinda

Who's that, or is it a riddle?

How many letters?

I just presumed it was the one from the other year, when there was a banner hanging from the viaduct, amongst other places, on the day of the Mayor making ceremony.

Its called "Moving The Spotlight" rindy.

garinda · 01-01-2010, 11:03

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Originally Posted by cashman

Its called "Moving The Spotlight" rindy.

I'll just keep moving it back.

Persistent's my middle name.

Though it will get a little trying if I'm still persistently calling the calendars a waste of tax payer's money in 2011, 2112, 2113...

jaysay · 01-01-2010, 11:32

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Originally Posted by Neil

current or past mayor?

I think he's in jail Neil, was highlighted on BBC Northwest earlier this year, think it was Knowsley, seeming this poor chap had told the DHSS that he couldn't walk more than 10 yards and needed a walking stick at all times, yet they filmed him, refereeing a footy match and walking 3 miles in his mayoral robes, the ting is how did he think he'd get away with it

garinda · 01-01-2010, 12:24

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Originally Posted by jaysay

I think he's in jail Neil, was highlighted on BBC Northwest earlier this year, think it was Knowsley, seeming this poor chap had told the DHSS that he couldn't walk more than 10 yards and needed a walking stick at all times, yet they filmed him, refereeing a footy match and walking 3 miles in his mayoral robes, the ting is how did he think he'd get away with it

What's this got to do with Hyndburn, or wasting our money on unnecessary calendars?

Just as we saw with the expenses scandals, abuse seems to be a cross party issue, or can't you see all frauds if they aren't Labour, because of your blinkers?

David Marsh mayor of Wincanton benefits fraud|Western Gazette| This is Somerset

jaysay · 01-01-2010, 12:39

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Originally Posted by garinda

What's this got to do with Hyndburn, or wasting our money on unnecessary calendars?

Just as we saw with the expenses scandals, abuse seems to be a cross party issue, or can't you see all frauds if they aren't Labour, because of your blinkers?

David Marsh mayor of Wincanton benefits fraud|Western Gazette| This is Somerset

Jones started it not me

garinda · 01-01-2010, 12:43

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Jones started it not me

I pesume he was referring to a Mayor in Hyndburn, unlike yourself, who decided to rattle on about some bent Scouser, with no ties to Hynburn, or the wasteful calendars.

BERNADETTE · 01-01-2010, 12:48

I would be intrigued to know who the dodgy mayor/s are. Won't be surprised if we never find out but would be nice to know what makes them "dodgy"

garinda · 01-01-2010, 12:59

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

I would be intrigued to know who the dodgy mayor/s are. Won't be surprised if we never find out but would be nice to know what makes them "dodgy"

It might be him?

Ex-Mayor in charity fund storm - News - Accrington Observer

It was his Mayor making ceremony that was marred by protests too.

Just a guess.

cashman · 01-01-2010, 13:02

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Originally Posted by garinda

It might be him?

Ex-Mayor in charity fund storm - News - Accrington Observer

It was his Mayor making ceremony that was marred by protests too.

Just a guess.

funny how was No comment about that, yet comment about one in scouseland, i wonder why?

turkishdelight · 01-01-2010, 13:16

Its obvious who he is making reference too. Just wanted it confirming. It doesnt take Rocket science to understand and realise the reason behind it?