Councillors in Hyndburn - Are they fit for purpose? - Page 22

Ianto.W. · 31-03-2007, 22:59

I have read all these posts on this thread without forming an opinion either way, one thing that is blatantly obvious is that councillors of the mettle of Clare Prichard, will have to face the wrath of their double dealing 'superiors', I can only hope it does not deter her from being as sensible, and single minded enough,as she has shown in the past to make her own mind up, and vote accordingly.

gondola · 02-04-2007, 15:55

I think it high time that someone pressed the 'Cabintet Action Group' to allow impartial members to review past cases as suggested by Cllr G Jones recently. In this way readers can ascertain whether or not there have been blunders in the past. To quote Cllr Jones, there are 'other skeletons in the cupboard'.

So come on Councillor Pritchard, champion the cause so far as regards reviewing cases of the past.

Incidentally, I note from the minutes of the meeting of the 19th, there was at least one case in which a decision to revoke was made. Can Councillor Pritichard elaborate as to whether or not she considered the mitigation in that matter more serious than the one in which the decision was taken to reinstate? This will allow readers to make a comparative judgement on this issue.

gondola · 02-04-2007, 16:01

Since Councillor Jones has failed to elucidate on the issue of which members of the Cabinet resigned certain positions as part of their portfolio responsibilities , perhaps Councillor Pritchard can comment on the same?.

More importantly why did they see fit to vacate such positions?

g jones · 02-04-2007, 16:42

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Originally Posted by gondola

Since Councillor Jones has failed to elucidate on the issue of which members of the Cabinet resigned certain positions as part of their portfolio responsibilities , perhaps Councillor Pritchard can comment on the same?.

More importantly why did they see fit to vacate such positions?

It's being dealt with. We need substitutions (who have had training!). There is only one meeting to go (I believe) before May 3rd when everything will be reshuffled whatever the outcome.

There are a lot of things that need to come out. I have a list. If on May 4th we (lab) are making the decisions then over the following 12 months several reviews wil take place as to how, what, why. Regen, Town Centres, Leisure, Finances, Licensing, Planning are on the list.

gondola · 02-04-2007, 16:48

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Originally Posted by g jones

It's being dealt with. We need substitutions (who have had training!). There is only one meeting to go (I believe) before May 3rd when everything will be reshuffled whatever the outcome.

There are a lot of things that need to come out. I have a list. If on May 4th we (lab) are making the decisions then over the following 12 months several reviews wil take place as to how, what, why. Regen, Leisure, Finances, Licensing, Planning are on the list.

In the event that Labour do win, I'll hold you to that. My understanding is that it is only one ward that swings it in favour of the Conservatives, and thus if Siddique was to lose (an outcome that is highly desirable) then that may be sufficient to ensure that investigations to which you refer are undertaken.

Rest assured there is plenty that you will have to deal with. I shall personally make sure of that.

gondola · 02-04-2007, 16:51

Incidentally, for those who think I am concocting the whole thing up, I and others have made available to a few people from these forums the details of what I allude to. Thus there is plenty of meat on the bones so to speak.

These individuals have agreed to preserve anonymity and confidentiality unless or until all parties concerned feel it right and proper to disclose such material.

Like a toothache, this issue will not go away.

flashy · 02-04-2007, 16:57

like toothache the issue will not go away?

will you ever go away?

g78 · 02-04-2007, 16:57

So is anyone willing or brave enough to admit that they have been given the 'details' of what gondola is alluding too? You don't have to say what it is, just confirm that there is some substance behind his words so we all know he isn't just making things up.

Acrylic-bob · 02-04-2007, 17:21

I have a recieved a pm from "gondola", not sure what to make of it though.

accymel · 02-04-2007, 17:23

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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

I have a recieved a pm from "gondola", not sure what to make of it though.

So is it worth the fuss he's making or not

Less · 02-04-2007, 17:44

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Originally Posted by g78

So is anyone willing or brave enough to admit that they have been given the 'details' of what gondola is alluding too? You don't have to say what it is, just confirm that there is some substance behind his words so we all know he isn't just making things up.

I am happy to say I have had no communication from him, if I had I think you would know about it.

gondola · 02-04-2007, 18:15

For the avoidance of doubt, I have not divulged any information to Acrylic Bob, though he is right in that I did send a PM to him.

Those to whom I have sent the information strike me as having sufficient moral fibre not to breach the informal agreement not to repeat the content.
Incidentally, this information was not exchanged on accyweb. Amongst other things, the telephone and face to face meeting also exist.

panther · 02-04-2007, 18:23

look youve bored me to death............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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gondola · 02-04-2007, 18:35

A simple step by step guide to those who repeat banal lines such as ‘’ this thread leaves me bored’’
1) If you are bored, go and view another thread that does not leave you bored. It is a simple concept called choice
2) You obviously cannot justify a complaint of ‘this is the most boring thread’ unless it is the first time you have visited it. The fact that readers return and read this suggests it must generate some interest for them.
3) Surely those suggesting such poppycock must be bored, but not due to the contents of this thread. If they are bored then surely they can find the time to do something more interesting, such as
a) read another thread
b) create their own thread
c) do some gardening
d) have a hot cup of soup, and so on.
Having watched big brother for a moment several years ago, it left me bored. Thus I have never felt the urge to watch it again. However, if I was glued to it and get phoning in to cast votes for the contestants, it would be remarkably rich of me to then state that the show leaves me bored.
Double standards are the hallmark of some on here. Such standards leave me bored.

panther · 02-04-2007, 18:39

touchy!!!!

why does gondola keep logging off???