Dullish
So, points well made with sentences and paragraphs equals waffle? With your original statement, it would appear you are just the kind of dullard our council has preyed upon all these years. Revel in your ignorance as it's probably all you have.
Dear hmm I agree with Viaduct...just exactly what are you on?! At least you get to air your view on this forum/site. That's more of a democracy than your local council affords you. My contributions and i assume, the postings of others, are not to 'slag off' as you put it, but to enlighten people as to what truly goes on in dawlish regarding OUR council. Debate is not only taking place on this ...
We are getting off our backsides and dissent is growing rapidly. But as you probably realise, these self-serving councillors will not put their hands up, confess and resign. They have their fingers in too many pies (and planning committees, etc) to let go of such gravy trains. That is why my hope is that a Youth Council would help fumigate this den of collusion and rid Dawlish of these sly ...
Outsider, Do you realise that becoming part of the council entails falling in to line and succumbing to the clique. Standing and being elected en masse would be a solution but the reality is that being elected outside 'the circle' would result in that person being ostracised within days. This is how the present system works....so much for true democracy heh? Are you proud to defend such bullies? ...
Blimey...you could be describing our local council (snouts in the trough, etc....)! Agree with your sentiments.....all main political parties have merged into a middle-ground, 'hamster on a wheel' nothingness. The climate is ripe for true socialism and the rebirth of unions. Or at the very least, a genuine caring community. Oh Thatcher, so much to answer for.......
Bob, You also raise a very interesting point. I wonder how willing the Protheroe's would be to revert the land they have built such ghastly apartments on, back to allotments? After all, they do 'so much' for their community..... But we all know that whatever they do, it is just a ruse to facilitate the building of their empire.
There is plenty of proof, but this evidence is for a court of law, not a forum. Why do you appear so uncomfortable with this spotlight on your councillors? Is it because you are one of them? Or one of the corrupt circle? The investigations are magnifying....we will soon see who really wants to represent their Parish when the self-serving is curtailed. Time to jump ship before you go down with it.
Anon, Many comments may seem negative to you, but this is probably due to, a) your blindness to what really goes on, or, b) the fact that you are aware and wish to defend the indefensible. As for libelous, how can that be so, when there is indisputable evidence and proof? Myself and many other residents are doing all we can to ensure OUR town is not used to benefit just a few, who believe it is ...
Oblivious, It's a ahame you are quitting this forum, as i feel certain we could improve our town and local council with continued open debate. Something which is missing at Dawlish Town Council. Your point about the councillors you know being good people is valid, but sadly there is a hardcore, inner-circle at The Manor who are not. I am not here to slag off or whinge, but to open the ears and ...
Oblivious, I think you are getting muddled. If you recall, i stated that our councillors feign rivalry, whilst secretly holding hands. I do not dispute that they work together, but my concern is that they do so for the benefit of their little selves to further pet projescts; all the while 'doing their bit' for OUR town to keep the 'brownie' points in the black. It's not a point of not liking, ...