Hyndburn to be axed. - Page 68

cashman · 20-11-2008, 23:40

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Call me cynical but can see this being implemented slowly but surely

ok yer cynical.

katex · 20-11-2008, 23:44

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Originally Posted by cashman

ok yer cynical.

Pan calling the kettle eh Cashy ? ... LOL.

cashman · 20-11-2008, 23:45

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Originally Posted by katex

Pan calling the kettle eh Cashy ? ... LOL.

well bernie asked, n anything to oblige.

katex · 20-11-2008, 23:47

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Originally Posted by cashman

well bernie asked, n anything to oblige.

Not that I think you are particularly cynical Bernie, (just to explain like) .. just like a poke at Cashy now and then ..

garinda · 20-11-2008, 23:52

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Call me cynical but can see this being implemented slowly but surely

I think even Britcliffe can now see, after much public opposition, that it would cost too much, and there'd be absolutely no benefits to those of us living in Hyndburn, and paying for it.

Also, according to this weekend's press there seems to be a groundswell of opinion agasinst the town council idea. Mainly because there is too little information as to what they would, and wouldn't, be responsible for, and we'd be paying more council tax for the privilege, which were the main concerns voiced on here.

Why aren't things properly planned out and costed?

Probably because it's not their money.

It's that magic public money, that apparently grows on trees.

cashman · 21-11-2008, 00:31

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Originally Posted by garinda

I think even Britcliffe can now see, after much public opposition, that it would cost too much, and there'd be absolutely no benefits to those of us living in Hyndburn, and paying for it.

Also, according to this weekend's press there seems to be a groundswell of opinion agasinst the town council idea. Mainly because there is too little information as to what they would, and wouldn't, be responsible for, and we'd be paying more council tax for the privilege, which were the main concerns voiced on here.

Why aren't things properly planned out and costed?

Probably because it's not their money.

It's that magic public money, that apparently grows on trees.

ah but ya don't know P.B.s planB, its changing the name to "Hyndburabad" in the near future.

Gordie · 21-11-2008, 00:43

Great idea the Borough of Accrington.Not many have heard of Hyndburn.Lets hope
they dont change there minds and call it Accringtonstani instead.

Gayle · 21-11-2008, 10:27

What I think they should do now is encourage everyone to use Hyndburn in our postal addresses.

They make a huge point of it in Rossendale - it doesn't matter which town you come from you put Rossendale in your address.

K-P · 21-11-2008, 10:36

Would be nice if the people in high up places who moan that no ones heard of hyndburn would use there positions to educate and promote.

What about a promote hyndburn campaign gayle? go on you know you want to

jaysay · 21-11-2008, 10:41

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Originally Posted by katex

Doubt it Bernie. Would have to crop up again to 'decide' whether to go ahead, and that decision would take time and money.

Can only imagine will be brought out of the cupboard to blow the dust off when Hyndburn are more liquid and in a state of Utopia , and councilors twiddling their thumbs wondering what they can spend their huge bank balance on .. yes, pipe dream.

I think the council should send out a leaflet to every home on this issue before its finally nail in a coffin

jaysay · 21-11-2008, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Gayle

What I think they should do now is encourage everyone to use Hyndburn in our postal addresses.

They make a huge point of it in Rossendale - it doesn't matter which town you come from you put Rossendale in your address.

The title Rossendale is the official postal address Gayle, When I lived in Haslingden my address was Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire then the post code. To officially have Hyndburn in our address the GPO would have to be consulted.

garinda · 21-11-2008, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Gayle

What I think they should do now is encourage everyone to use Hyndburn in our postal addresses.

They make a huge point of it in Rossendale - it doesn't matter which town you come from you put Rossendale in your address.

Using Hyndburn in the address won't really promote the area.

It's the political name of the borough, no more no less.

Living in BB5 3--, I shall continue giving my address as Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, which is my correct postal address.

Don't forget there are parts of Hyndburn which don't fall under the Accrington postcode.

Wynonie Harris · 21-11-2008, 11:15

Instead of wasting money on artificially contrived campaigns to get a nationally unknown name recognised, why not just change it to a well-known name...like Accrington?

garinda · 21-11-2008, 11:18

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Originally Posted by garinda

Using Hyndburn in the address won't really promote the area.

It's the political name of the borough, no more no less.

Living in BB5 3--, I shall continue giving my address as Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, which is my correct postal address.

Don't forget there are parts of Hyndburn which don't fall under the Accrington postcode.

Belthorn, Knuzden, Rishton, are BB1. Great Harwood is BB6. All of who are in, or part in Hyndburn, but whose correct postal address is Blackburn.

Adding Hyndburn to the address is totally unnecessary.

garinda · 21-11-2008, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Instead of wasting money on artificially contrived campaigns to get a nationally unknown name recognised, why not just change it to a well-known name...like Accrington?

Living in BB5 I'm quite happy to promote Accrington in my address, as it happens to be the correct thing to do.

It also ensures any death threats/fan mail, doesn't go astray.