Poll : Hyndburn or Accrington & District? - Page 2

Wynonie Harris · 12-06-2007, 22:03

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Thanks Cashman. Doesn't the possible cost worry you though?

And now you're harrassing the participants with loaded supplementary questions! Mr Gallup would not be impressed.

Incidentally, I'm sure you can guess which way I voted...but, of course, you'll have to view my response from "a different perspective".

WillowTheWhisp · 12-06-2007, 22:09

I could view it from a different perspective if I didn't think I was going to have to pay for it one way or another.

cashman · 12-06-2007, 22:12

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Thanks Cashman. Doesn't the possible cost worry you though?

not a bit willow- cos i beleive they will do it anyway n you n i do not matter 1 jot.

Wynonie Harris · 12-06-2007, 22:15

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I could view it from a different perspective if I didn't think I was going to have to pay for it one way or another.

I wanted it from 1974-1987, when I would have had to pay for it, because I lived there, so my perspective has not changed one jot!

Doug · 12-06-2007, 22:27

I voted for them to change it.

I don't live in Accrington or the District.

But I will be looking for a Bolt Hole in the future.

WillowTheWhisp · 12-06-2007, 22:31

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Originally Posted by cashman

i beleive they will do it anyway n you n i do not matter 1 jot.

Unfortunately I believe you are right - they will also tell us how much better off we are even when it's costing us.

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

I wanted it from 1974-1987, when I would have had to pay for it, because I lived there, so my perspective has not changed one jot!

I can see what you are saying but this isn't 1974 - 1987. If I was outside of an area and therefore the cost of something proposed there didn't affect me it would be easier to say go ahead and do it, spend whatever it costs than it is when it's actually affecting me personally.

WillowTheWhisp · 12-06-2007, 22:32

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Originally Posted by Doug

I voted for them to change it.

I don't live in Accrington or the District.

But I will be looking for a Bolt Hole in the future.

So I'll campaign next for something expensive for Blackpool shall I?

Doug · 12-06-2007, 22:41

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

So I'll campaign next for something expensive for Blackpool shall I?

Go for destruction and I’ll support you.

garinda · 12-06-2007, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

And, Gary, what's all this about those who don't live in the area having their opinions "viewed from a different perspective"? Are we now going to have a situation on Accyweb where, whenever local issues are discussed, those who live outside the area will be made to feel that their opinions are somehow of less value? Sounds suspiciously like apartheid to me!

If you read what I wrote carefully, I said that everyones views are of course important. I deliberately made no mention of the fact that ex-pats wouldn't be having to pay for the rebranding of the council, at some considerable cost, and therefore wouldn't be affected by the inevitable cuts in services.

My only interest in having a public poll was for research purposes. If a massive majority was in favour of the change, but if that majority weren't funding it because they didn't live here, then that is an important point. A point I would use to voice my oposition to this financally wasteful gimick.

By the way Cyfr, Peter's twenty grand will only buy four road signs, the other twenty or so will be extra.

cashman · 12-06-2007, 22:46

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Unfortunately I believe you are right - they will also tell us how much better off we are even when it's costing us.

yep willow, i honestly think that the ONLY reason the commitee or whatever reversed the diabolical taxi licensing issue was cos they could see much adverse publicity and serious stick heading their way. so this ones no contest.

Lilly · 12-06-2007, 22:46

I voted in favour of the change as I think it will be good for the area.Don't all shout at once but how do we know we will pay for it via our council tax? Maybe we won't,as PB stated in the Observer.People fretting over the cost may be worrying unnecessarily.We don't know where the money will come from do we?We're just assuming it will go on our council tax,we don't actually know because no-one's told us.We'll only know when we get our bills next year I suppose.Then we can start getting irate if it goes up a lot!

cashman · 12-06-2007, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Lilly

I voted in favour of the change as I think it will be good for the area.Don't all shout at once but how do we know we will pay for it via our council tax? Maybe we won't,as PB stated in the Observer.People fretting over the cost may be worrying unnecessarily.We don't know where the money will come from do we?We're just assuming it will go on our council tax,we don't actually know because no-one's told us.We'll only know when we get our bills next year I suppose.Then we can start getting irate if it goes up a lot!

i can only think of that or a reduction in services lilly, cant see anything else paying for it, but i still agree with you.

katex · 12-06-2007, 22:55

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Originally Posted by cashman

not a bit willow- cos i beleive they will do it anyway n you n i do not matter 1 jot.

Yah know Cashman, think I will vote you hypocrite of the month .. you are the first to complain should the 'Hyndburn Council' be seen to wasting your hard earned money from their enforced tax pool, but 'cause you live in Accy doesn't matter to you at all !! and name change is more nostalgic to you than monetary common sense.

Paris .. where are you ?? Put this man on pobs for the next few days .. know you are a good cook and hit him where it hurts ...

Lilly · 12-06-2007, 22:58

Also,where did the figure of £5000 for one sign come from?It sounds very steep.Who was it that said that's what it will cost? And has it been confirmed for definite? It's certainly caused a panic here.

garinda · 12-06-2007, 23:02

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Also,where did the figure of £5000 for one sign come from?It sounds very steep.Who was it that said that's what it will cost? And has it been confirmed for definite? It's certainly caused a panic here.

Me, I said it.

I have information, and I challenge anyone from the council to come on here and prove me wrong. (They haven't...)

Wonderful stuff this freedom of information malarky.