It might not count for much when people homes are at stake right now, but if Dawlish ends up with a concrete monstrosity of a seawall, that really will be the end of the town. Seeing those TV pictures with the godawful viaduct and station in the background drags the town down as it is. We need adequate sea defences but we also need to preserve what makes Dawlish special.
Nice one!
Maybe everyone's busy trying to make the statistics support their argument
It's often said you get the government and the media you deserve. These days it's style over substance for most politicians, whatever their party. I can't imagine an honest politician would survive, the media would tear them to shreds for not having a spin on everything.
Did you see this? http://m.wikihow.com/Set-a-Barometer
It feels like we've had more rain this winter. I saw that it had overflowed at one point but hopefully not to the extent of last year.
Does anyone know if dredging the brook prevented flooding?
PAY. Why not just open them in the summer months when they get most use and charge for them. Or let a charity manage them and keep the revenue.
Does anyone know if it's Anne Marie Morris' personally held belief or whether she thinks she's representing the views of the majority of the constituency? If I had a belief which was at odds with my duty I would probably abstain.
Take a trip to Dartmoor when the next Ten Tors challenge is on in May, that'll inspire any doubters.