The Leaders Medal - Page 3

gynn · 18-12-2010, 18:23

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Originally Posted by gynn

It is an important constitutional issue in the current climate of cuts.

I've just thought of another constitutional probem that will surface in the future. Assuming the Leader's Medal is something that is carried by the holder for life (with a new medal struck at a cost of 77 pounds plus VAT), then the current Leader will wear the medal at every formal occasion.

But correct me if I'm wrong. As yet, he hasn't been Mayor, despite qualifying for the honour due to his being the longest serving member for his party. So when he is eventually elected Mayor, will he be allowed to wear both the Leaders Medal AND the Mayoral Fob?

And how will he be addressed? As Mister Mayor.....

...or as the Old Leader?

accyman · 18-12-2010, 18:30

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Originally Posted by gynn

I've just thought of another constitutional probem that will surface in the future. Assuming the Leader's Medal is something that is carried by the holder for life (with a new medal struck at a cost of 77 pounds plus VAT), then the current Leader will wear the medal at every formal occasion.

But correct me if I'm wrong. As yet, he hasn't been Mayor, despite qualifying for the honour due to his being the longest serving member for his party. So when he is eventually elected Mayor, will he be allowed to wear both the Leaders Medal AND the Mayoral Fob?

And how will he be addressed? As Mister Mayor.....

...or as the Old Leader?

old mayor ?

Bernard Dawson · 18-12-2010, 18:32

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Originally Posted by gynn

I've just thought of another constitutional probem that will surface in the future. Assuming the Leader's Medal is something that is carried by the holder for life (with a new medal struck at a cost of 77 pounds plus VAT), then the current Leader will wear the medal at every formal occasion.

But correct me if I'm wrong. As yet, he hasn't been Mayor, despite qualifying for the honour due to his being the longest serving member for his party. So when he is eventually elected Mayor, will he be allowed to wear both the Leaders Medal AND the Mayoral Fob?

And how will he be addressed? As Mister Mayor.....

...or as the Old Leader?

I'm sure Peter will think of something.

lancsdave · 18-12-2010, 18:36

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Originally Posted by gynn

I've just thought of another constitutional probem that will surface in the future. Assuming the Leader's Medal is something that is carried by the holder for life (with a new medal struck at a cost of 77 pounds plus VAT), then the current Leader will wear the medal at every formal occasion.

But correct me if I'm wrong. As yet, he hasn't been Mayor, despite qualifying for the honour due to his being the longest serving member for his party. So when he is eventually elected Mayor, will he be allowed to wear both the Leaders Medal AND the Mayoral Fob?

And how will he be addressed? As Mister Mayor.....

...or as the Old Leader?

Won't he have been knighted by then for services to the local community, he will be addressed as Sir

jaysay · 19-12-2010, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

I'm sure Peter will think of something.

Bernard how remiss of you, he will already have thought of that, forward planning

jaysay · 19-12-2010, 10:55

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Won't he have been knighted by then for services to the local community, he will be addressed as Sir

I thought lesser mortals were already expected to do that, whilst touching their forelock Dave

Tealeaf · 19-12-2010, 11:24

When Britcliffe has to surrender his Leader's Medal, then maybe he could get an armband and stick it on his left arm. Even with an appropriate symbol, I think the cost would be no more than ten bob; it would serve as a reminder of what he once was.

gynn · 09-05-2011, 17:55

It's a thread that HAS to be resurrected, because it raises issues of the utmost importance to the new administration.

Forget the cuts. Forget the Coalition Government. Forget the problems facing the market traders.

Only one thing is occupying the minds of voters the length and breadth of Hyndburn regarding ex Leader Councillor Britcliffe.

Is he or isn't he?

Is he going to hand over the Leaders Medal to dashing new Leader Miles Parkinson or not. Does the Leaders medal (cost 77 pounds plus VAT) pass over to the new leader, or is it something to be taken to the grave by an outgoing Leader.

We wait with baited breath.............

jaysay · 09-05-2011, 18:00

I think it should be handed down but with a different colour ribbon

Ken Moss · 09-05-2011, 18:46

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Originally Posted by gynn

Only one thing is occupying the minds of voters the length and breadth of Hyndburn regarding ex Leader Councillor Britcliffe.

Is he or isn't he?

It's something that few have dared to question although many in Hyndburn suspect won't get an answer.

'Will Peter Britcliffe be returning the Leader of the Council's medal?'

It will be submitted for the list of questions at the next standard meeting of the full council.

Margaret Pilkington · 09-05-2011, 19:01

It will be interesting to hear the outcome of that one!

Gremlin · 09-05-2011, 19:39

Maybe the awarding the leader with a medal will be discontinued and the present one will be placed in a glass case for all to see with an inscription saying something about the last leader to wear it.

Please keep us informed Ken as to what will or is happening to it.

flashy · 09-05-2011, 20:01

Its going to mysteriously go missing never to be seen again....thats whats going to happen

Ken Moss · 09-05-2011, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

Maybe the awarding the leader with a medal will be discontinued and the present one will be placed in a glass case for all to see with an inscription saying something about the last leader to wear it.

Please keep us informed Ken as to what will or is happening to it.

As the Leader's medal was a tradition started by the previous incumbent at the request of the previous incumbent without anyone else wanting it other than the previous incumbent it seems only fair that said ex-Leader should pay for it himself if he wishes to keep it, seeing as it is council property.

I can state with a reasonable degree of certainty that Miles Parkinson would never wear such a thing.

walkinman221 · 09-05-2011, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

As the Leader's medal was a tradition started by the previous incumbent at the request of the previous incumbent without anyone else wanting it other than the previous incumbent it seems only fair that said ex-Leader should pay for it himself if he wishes to keep it, seeing as it is council property.

I can state with a reasonable degree of certainty that Miles Parkinson would never wear such a thing.

Only at the weekend in the privacy of his own home