Poll : Hyndburn or Accrington & District? - Page 4

garinda · 13-06-2007, 11:49

This debate seems to be going around in circles, with those far and against the proposed change of name, equally sure of their stand.

All I know is that in my experience, as someone who has been to most places in the UK, we have the worst and most dangerous pavements in the country, and I would much prefer the inevitable cost of the change in name, being spent on improving and making safe those pavements.

Incidentally, those pavements laid a hundred or so years ago, are in a better state of repair, than those laid under the guise of 'improvements' by this very council.

WillowTheWhisp · 13-06-2007, 12:26

I've just found this page on the Hyndburn Council website which seems to indicate that Mr. Britcliffe wants people to have their say at some point in the great debate.

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A consultation exercise is planned during the Summer Area Council round, and the idea will also be discussed with the Councils partners including the Local Strategic Partnership, local community groups, the Police and the PCT. The results will be collated in September with a recommendation to Cabinet for decision in October.

So some of the groups whose names will be affected are going to be consulted? I wonder how where and when members of the general public will be asked to vote properly rather than all this vox pop and online stuff?

Incidentally, does anyone see the 'pic attached' on that page because I can't see it.

magpie · 13-06-2007, 13:40

50/50 I see right now: I think it should go back to being Accrington it says that on my birth certificate not Hyndburn

WillowTheWhisp · 13-06-2007, 13:51

It says Blackburn on mine

Now there's a point - is Hyndburn a registration district?

magpie · 13-06-2007, 14:02

in fact it says Haslingden ( but it was early morning and a monday) so I guess it should have said Accrington:

garinda · 13-06-2007, 15:40

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Originally Posted by magpie

50/50 I see right now: I think it should go back to being Accrington it says that on my birth certificate not Hyndburn

It would still say Accrington, even if the change doesn't happen.

Except for the fact we don't have a maternity ward in Accrington anymore.

So if you happened to be born on a pile of boxes at the slipper stall on Accy Market, your birth certificate would read Accrington.

Lilly · 13-06-2007, 15:55

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Originally Posted by garinda

Earlier in the year you slagged off the Labour candidate's behaviour at the election count in May, so the next time you bump into Peter you can ask him.

That was one little observation,on another topic,made a month ago.In what way is that relevant to changing the name of Hyndburn? Anyone who bumps into any councillor can ask them where the money will come from,until then we'll have to make do with your wild guesses.

garinda · 13-06-2007, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Lilly

That was one little observation,on another topic,made a month ago.In what way is that relevant to changing the name of Hyndburn? Anyone who bumps into any councillor can ask them where the money will come from,until then we'll have to make do with your wild guesses.

Not a guess.

The cost of each sign is around FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS!

I see know one from the council has risen to the challenge, to deny the accuracy of my information.

Lilly · 13-06-2007, 17:53

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Originally Posted by garinda

Not a guess.

The cost of each sign is around FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS!

I see know one from the council has risen to the challenge, to deny the accuracy of my information.

Very true.I wish one of the councillors would come on here and deny or confirm if this is correct.

WillowTheWhisp · 13-06-2007, 18:10

I wish someone from the council would come on here and answer all the questions about cost, not just of the signs but of repainting the vehicles etc. And the point Gayle raised about do they plan to bring in the changes with a grand flourish or just fizzle them in gradually?

Perhaps they are hoping that if they just start out with £20,000 worth of signs we won't notice when they do the rest gradually over the years.

katex · 13-06-2007, 18:28

The main criteria here, may I repeat is: of what commercial value would the name change bring to cover the initial capital outlay ?

Can't find a sensible answer on this .. and I, and others here, believe 'sod all' !!!!!

WillowTheWhisp · 13-06-2007, 18:41

Well said Katex. I'd give you karma for that if it would let me!

WillowTheWhisp · 13-06-2007, 19:50

Well it looks like we've got the majority in favour now.

garinda · 13-06-2007, 23:45

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Well it looks like we've got the majority in favour now.

Well good luck to them.

I shall remain living in Oswaldtwistle whatever the outcome, and look forward to the prosperous, halcyon days of milk and honey to follow, that this change of name will bring...

...but will be keeping a beady eye on all the future costs, and new economic developments, then I can shout
I TOLD YOU SO!

Neil · 14-06-2007, 05:34

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Well it looks like we've got the majority in favour now.

Even with your attempt at biasing the vote by the way you worded the poll

You should be a politician. I observed a similar biased vote at an Area Council meeting regarding a certain lamp in Ossy. Watching the plot unfold was very clever and quite enlightening as to the way of politics