Councillors' Allowances

[katex]

Originally Posted by cashman

not to worry shaker kate sits on the fence, n jaysay built the ruddy thing............ around P.B.

No ... I don't sit on the fence Cashy ... resent that.

It has been discussed in great detail over and over on here and have expressed my opinion arduously .... don't wish to start again.

Cllr. Prickhard (whoops sorry) Pritchard ... is a martyr in his time .. he should be claiming expenses and setting an example to any 'working man' that may wish to put up for coucil.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by katex

No ... I don't sit on the fence Cashy ... resent that.

It has been discussed in great detail over and over on here and have expressed my opinion arduously .... don't wish to start again.

Cllr. Prickhard (whoops sorry) Pritchard ... is a martyr in his time .. he should be claiming expenses and setting an example to any 'working man' that may wish to put up for coucil.

Cant argue wi the last paragraph, shame he "Sold His Soul"

[katex]

Originally Posted by cashman

Cant argue wi the last paragraph, shame he "Sold His Soul"

Can't imagine what you are suggesting Cashy ..LOL:

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[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I wonder how many would carry on if they got kicked up the arse twice a week just to remind them of exactly why they were there?

You seem to have all the answers Tealeaf, you know hey say if you want out doing do it thi sen, have a go

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by cashman

not to worry shaker kate sits on the fence, n jaysay built the ruddy thing............ around P.B.

Maybe kate can see that being a councillor isn't the cake walk you make it out to be and I mean all parties

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by katex

Can't imagine what you are suggesting Cash ..LOL:

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Would appear you have a problem kate, first you post a little spoon for me to stare it with, them you give Peter a pair of small horns, we're both worthy of bigger and better

[Less]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Would appear you have a problem kate, first you post a little spoon for me to stare it with, them you give Peter a pair of small horns, we're both worthy of bigger and better

You're quite right he deserves bigger and better horns to prove his real intent and you deserve bigger horns to stop the blind fold falling over your eyes.

[Acrylic-bob]

I will never understand why the people of the borough are not regularly arrested for throwing bricks at councillors. It strikes me that when they eventually get around to doing the job they were elected for, most of them are about as effective and useful as chocolate fireguards. The rest of their time they appear to spend in conducting pointless personal vendettas. A reorganisation of Local Government cannot come soon enough.

And as for the pathetic procedure they have for deciding who is going to be the Mayor... well, words fail me!

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Less

You're quite right he deserves bigger and better horns to prove his real intent and you deserve bigger horns to stop the blind fold falling over your eyes.

Just telling it as it is Less

[Less]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Just telling it as it is Less

There's none so blind as those who will not see

P.S. While I was fiddling I took the time to remove those annoying little warts that you have been plagued with since using this Avatar.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Less

There's none so blind as those who will not see

P.S. While I was fiddling I took the time to remove those annoying little warts that you have been plagued with since using this Avatar.

Oh your so kind Less

[gynn]

Originally Posted by shakermaker

Page 7 of this week's Accrington Observer reports that Hyndburn's 36 councillors shared a total of £291,953 between them in allowances.

If we are to believe page 35 of the Council's Statement of Accounts 2009-2010, £291,953 wouldn't have been enough to pay the salaries of the top three highest paid employees at the Council.

If the trough is that big, maybe the councillors are missing out!

[lancsdave]

This has become one of those threads which truly reflects real life. Ask why a politician does anything and you get a load of waffle and no answers

[g jones]

Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

I will never understand why the people of the borough are not regularly arrested for throwing bricks at councillors. It strikes me that when they eventually get around to doing the job they were elected for, most of them are about as effective and useful as chocolate fireguards. The rest of their time they appear to spend in conducting pointless personal vendettas. A reorganisation of Local Government cannot come soon enough.

And as for the pathetic procedure they have for deciding who is going to be the Mayor... well, words fail me!

Said with the usual loudness of a hollow ship. Come on Bob. Show some intellect. Personal vendetta's are all chronicled and the backward looking moralising of a plague on both your houses doesn't stand scrutiny.

Councillor's may lack skills but then with voters who have an acerbic tongue and a lazy mind, why would anyone want to do it. To stand there and take unqualified criticism.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by g jones

Said with the usual loudness of a hollow ship. Come on Bob. Show some intellect. Personal vendetta's are all chronicled and the backward looking moralising of a plague on both your houses doesn't stand scrutiny.

Councillor's may lack skills but then with voters who have an acerbic tongue and a lazy mind, why would anyone want to do it. To stand there and take unqualified criticism.

Well put Graham, I've always said councillors from all parties deserve what they are paid, I for one wouldn't do the job in this day and age, ts not worth the hassle