Secret location for drug and alcohol centre - Page 3

garinda · 03-03-2009, 10:55

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Originally Posted by g jones

It's the building at the side of the Skate Park. It already has drug users using it. The PCT requested that all 35 Councillors be informed and agree so there was no fiasco Mark 2. Discussions are ongoing so nothing is set. Another building is down to be looked at if this fails.

Another refreshing moment.

Someone asks a question of a politician, and it's then prompltly answered.

Just a pity all our questions can only be answered this way, as examplified by our M.P. and some of our councillors.

Though it would be so lovely to have some sort of balance, and those people weren't all from one party.

Benipete · 03-03-2009, 11:40

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

The Waterside/Puddleside luxury

apartment residents wont be pleased, but since there are very few of those flats occupied there wont be a campaign of resistance

Another plus is that it will be near to the new Tesco,ideal for cheap booze.

ossylass · 03-03-2009, 11:49

Is that near the aptly - named Paradise Street ?

jaysay · 03-03-2009, 12:15

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Originally Posted by garinda

Another refreshing moment.

Someone asks a question of a politician, and it's then promptly answered.

Just a pity all our questions can only be answered this way, as exemplified by our M.P. and some of our councillors.

Though it would be so lovely to have some sort of balance, and those people weren't all from one party.

I wonder if they would be on here if they were in power, after all have you ever seen any input on threads on national government, the only time Jones shows his face on here is when he thinks he can score political points, never gets involved in fighting for his beleaguered parties fortunes at national level does he

garinda · 03-03-2009, 12:33

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Originally Posted by jaysay

I wonder if they would be on here if they were in power, after all have you ever seen any input on threads on national government, the only time Jones shows his face on here is when he thinks he can score political points, never gets involved in fighting for his beleaguered parties fortunes at national level does he

Greg Pope's 'in power' as you put it, and doesnt seem to feel his position is compromised by debating with us and answering our questions.

All the councillors who similarly come on here are also 'in power', in that they've been elected by the people of their wards, and sit on the council.

g jones · 03-03-2009, 13:25

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

The Waterside/Puddleside luxury

apartment residents wont be pleased, but since there are very few of those flats occupied there wont be a campaign of resistance

It is 25% occupied and growing. However a deal is imminent with a new partner. It will all end break even. The flats are lovely, you must check them out.

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Originally Posted by jaysay

I wonder if they would be on here if they were in power, after all have you ever seen any input on threads on national government, the only time Jones shows his face on here is when he thinks he can score political points, never gets involved in fighting for his beleaguered parties fortunes at national level does he

Always done newsletters. In Peel I concentrate on positive local issues. No point attacking the Tories, people around he understand that every time at the ballot box

I have never shirked answering a question or telling someone in my view they are wrong or telling myself I am wrong!

entwisi · 03-03-2009, 14:16

Mmmm, put a DRUGS centre right next to where our impressionable children play..

Quality!.

why not just stand at the entrance to the skate park and hand out wraps....

Bagpuss · 03-03-2009, 14:56

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Originally Posted by entwisi

why not just stand at the entrance to the skate park and hand out wraps....

That already happens

MargaretR · 03-03-2009, 15:18

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Originally Posted by g jones

It is 25% occupied and growing. However a deal is imminent with a new partner. It will all end break even. The flats are lovely, you must check them out.

I made detailed enquiries a few weeks ago.
I looked at many photos and downloaded floorplans and selected one ready to view but then discovered-
NO central heating

and no smoking

Taggy · 03-03-2009, 15:22

At least Graham Jones has given an honest answer and stated where the proposed site is!! Why has Peter Britcliffe stated in the press that he does'nt know, when quite clearly he does...thats just a blatant lie!! You would like to think people would learn lessons really, when the original one was proposed on Avenue Parade, the council knew of the PCT's intent for at least two years before any of the residents did, and chose to sit on the knowledge untill it became clear the extent of residents anger!

Best Regards - Taggy

jaysay · 03-03-2009, 17:05

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Originally Posted by g jones

It is 25% occupied and growing. However a deal is imminent with a new partner. It will all end break even. The flats are lovely, you must check them out.

Always done newsletters. In Peel I concentrate on positive local issues. No point attacking the Tories, people around he understand that every time at the ballot box

I have never shirked answering a question or telling someone in my view they are wrong or telling myself I am wrong!

Your mellowing in your old age Graham

I was once like you, but now I use smilies all the time

g jones · 03-03-2009, 18:16

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I made detailed enquiries a few weeks ago.
I looked at many photos and downloaded floorplans and selected one ready to view but then discovered-
NO central heating

and no smoking

No Central Heating - There is a boiler in each apartment though. Will ask. Smoking, well that is an issue that has been thrashed about. Some have balconies.

Caz · 03-03-2009, 18:58

Hmmm, seems someones been giving you and Clare some wrong information Graham. Strange that. And quick release of the new info.

Accrington drug unit site announced (From Lancashire Telegraph)