Margaret Swift
Lynne makes a valid point regarding the timing of the meetings. It is an issue some councillors face as more and more meetings, such as the budget setting meetings, are held during the day, disenfranchising the 50% of councillors who are in paid employment.
@Dorian , I think I score highly on points one and two. I certainly do not cave into bullying tactics from you or anyone else. I attend as many meetings as possible and make positive contributions. For the record, when the recently agreed proposals for Dawlish Warren were presented to DTC in 2012 I was NOT a member of the planning committee.
Thanks to Lynne and David for bringing to our attention some critical information relevant to this issue. Recently someone did point out, I think it was Lynne, that the people of Dawlish and the wider parish are receiving very mixed messages. On the one hand they are told that the extension to the Exe Estuary cycle route is critical to further improve tourism for Dawlish Warren and Dawlish and ...
This was the first out of four programmes.
I didn't say I can't manage the job, I said I could not get to every meeting. About 50% of the town councillors are in paid employment, which I think is good.
@Dorian , four of the nine councillors above are in paid employment so are not always available to attend meetings.
@Mcjrpc I have been accused of falsely standing for the council and I want to know the basis for that accusation.
False pretences - explain.
Well said, I absolutely agree!
Good idea Flo, I will see what I can do!
