Hyndburn Borough Council election results 2010

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

Malcolm's 8 years does make him one of the longest serving Councillors who haven't been the Mayor. There are others particularly in the Tory group who have much longer service than Malcolm, but presumably don't want the job.

Incidentally, I have no principle objection to Malcolm being the Mayor. And if that's the decision of the Council then fine. But there are other Councillors with a similar length of service who also would like to be considered for the position of Mayor this year.

...and presumably, because he holds the cards to power, the job will be his.

Nice principles.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

Malcolm's 8 years does make him one of the longest serving Councillors who haven't been the Mayor. There are others particularly in the Tory group who have much longer service than Malcolm, but presumably don't want the job.

Incidentally, I have no principle objection to Malcolm being the Mayor. And if that's the decision of the Council then fine. But there are other Councillors with a similar length of service who also would like to be considered for the position of Mayor this year.

Ah but did these others who would like to be considered vote fer his Royal Highness? if they didn't then having no principal objection is hard to see from my viewpoint.

[g jones]

I was leader. At the time I chose not to speak about the negative reasons but focus on Malcolm's positive work.

Malcolm asked for Deputy Leadership, Portfolio for Regeneration, a shadow Cabinet place in succession. A powerful position.

I did not give in.

Malcolm then put pressure on to be Mayor but fearing losing to John Broadley in a democratic ballot asked me to 'work around the ballot'. Either endorsing Malcolm outright and influencing people or simply putting Malcolm forward without a ballot so John could not be Mayor.

I did not give in and insisted on a ballot.

Malcolm walked accidently into a meeting. I asked for 10 minutes to finish. Malcolm didn't like that and said "you can stuff you're Labour Party...etc."

He was working with Cllr Britcliffe from the start and when the Independents for Hyndburn found out they through him out as well. Hence the feud between the IfH and Malcolm, particularly Nick Collinridge.

There are questions about who was talking to Sharon Wilkinson of the BNP at County Hall and who got the BNP to stand in Clayton?

Fr about two years there has been an agreement between Malcolm and Peter Britcliffe and that's that. In that time Malcolm's causes have benefited and he was made disabled champion.

His feud with Jean Battle whom he defeated in 2009 is well know. Cllr Britcliffe removed her from community groups after she was defeated.

Cllr Britcliffe tried to undermine our Neighbourhood Management project with Malcolm. They conspired to put Malcolm in as chair even though he had had no involvement and knew little.

This is the dirtiest, grubbiest deal in politics.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

There are others particularly in the Tory group who have much longer service than Malcolm, but presumably don't want the job.

I can understand not wanting it

[Bernard Dawson]

Originally Posted by cashman

Ah but did these others who would like to be considered vote fer his Royal Highness? if they didn't then having no principal objection is hard to see from my viewpoint.

Cashy, What I meant was that if Malcolm becomes Mayor after a vote in the Council, a vote that is, that allows every member to vote as they like. And if that vote is for Malcolm, then fine.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson

Cashy, What I meant was that if Malcolm becomes Mayor after a vote in the Council, a vote that is, that allows every member to vote as they like. And if that vote is for Malcolm, then fine.

ah that explains it, well just have too keep the owd fingers crossed then.

[Grange]

Good luck to Malcom...he has done some brilliant work in the past...and should make a good Mayor

[cashman]

no ones knocking his past work, just the fact he's sold his soul. personally hope the chain chokes him.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Grange

Good luck to Malcom...he has done some brilliant work in the past...and should make a good Mayor

Personally I'm always wary of people that seek reward for going into public office.

What happened to wanting to help make a difference, without demanding to wear the mayoral chains of office, because it happens to nicely fit in with a birthday, and a wedding anniversary?

In my opinion any good work achieved has been tarnished by selling himself to those who'll pay the best dividend.

Shows a complete lack of integrity and principles, and I imagine doesn't go down too well to the people he represents.

[garinda]

Just checking out the 'new and improved' Observer website, and came across this lovely photograph, which I'd like to nominate for next year's calendar.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

Just checking out the 'new and improved' Observer website, and came across this lovely photograph, which I'd like to nominate for next year's calendar.

Blood brothers

[garinda]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Blood brothers

Er...ok.

Though either Cllr. Pritchard's stood on a little box, or Cllr. Britcliffe's down on his knees, for whatever reason.

It's a very romantic setting.

I wish them every hapiness.

[garinda]

With his finger extended like that, perhaps Cllr. Pritchard is hoping to get someone's ring on it.

[garinda]

It's a beautiful setting for a photo shoot.

Anyone know where it is?

Looks like Town Bent.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

With his finger extended like that, perhaps Cllr. Pritchard is hoping to get someone's ring on it.

Is that a ring with a capital W Garinda