General Discussion
So we're down another town councillor! What on earth is happening there? So what next? Another election costing more money?
Oh dear Steve, you'll be in trouble - you've gone and mentioned the 'h' word. Tut tut. My favourite is Peanut M&M's not Topic
It was an interesting spectator sport in the old days!!! Nicer to participate in now though. MInd you a bit of abuse now and then keeps it fresh....
Myrtle, you're right up to a point, I know or know by reputation a couple of users here. It can be off-putting but rollocks to it - post anyway. If it's not varied enough then try to improve it. Simples.
Sorry, Lynne I completely missed Rainbow1's posting and assumed your reply was directed at me. Apologies if I came across as less than polite to you - I think I did, typed before thinking! I cannot abide Rainbow1's pathetic posting style and I tend not to see it, my brain has activated a Rainbow1 filter - I think I may allow it to be switched on for a little longer.
Lynne, pardon me for expressing an opinion - fancy doing that on a discussion forum... Dawlish seems abundant with many residents who just say no to everything, DADS always seemed to be that way to me. Interesting that their website no longer operates, perhaps DADS weren't that well supported? At one stage I wasn't that impressed with DARE either but they have re-invented themselves and have ...
Sorry Philippa, I forget that not everyone is familiar with the campaigning citizens of Dawlish. Dare - originally Dawlish Against Ruining Everything, had a tendancy to be just a 'no to everything' group however have re-invented themselves lately to become more environmentally focused and have done some great work in raising awareness in erosion problems at the Warren. Allotments should be part ...
It took the Town Council years to actually get the allotments that they have! Trouble is now that any available land seems to be grabbed very quickly for development but if enough people put on enough pressure the Council has to look into getting more. This strikes me as a cause that Dare or Dads should be getting behind.
Very brief flick through - first impressions, lots of houses and pie in the sky ideas. Dawlish hasn't changed dramatically in the last 20 years I don't see it happening in the next 20 years, especially when there are so many 'don't change anything' groups about.
Interestingly I hear that today at the Chamber of Trade meeting the Mayor voted against pedestrianisation of the Strand. Now that he has publicly expressed his view has he ruled himself out of participating in any further discussion/vote at Council due to predetermination? If so - how foolish.
