Royal Wedding - The poll. - Page 16

garinda · 15-02-2011, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I take it you are now drunk, no doubt with a cheap 12 pack from the local corner shop.

Do you seriously expect HBC to send out a letter to every constituent asking their authority for every penny spent?

Do the sums:

HBC expenditure on local services = £22million

HBC expenditure on postal consultation = £22billion

I think you've had enough, Bernadette and it's time you went to bed.

You really are a prince amongst men.

BERNADETTE · 15-02-2011, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I take it you are now drunk, no doubt with a cheap 12 pack from the local corner shop.

Do you seriously expect HBC to send out a letter to every constituent asking their authority for every penny spent?

Do the sums:

HBC expenditure on local services = £22million

HBC expenditure on postal consultation = £22billion

I think you've had enough, Bernadette and it's time you went to bed.

How dare you talk to me like that??? The facts are there for anybody to see, the majority of people who voted in our poll were from the area and the majority voted against any money being spent from THEIR taxes not YOURS!!!!! IE the council taxes paid by Hyndburn residents to the council ( not the top up from the goverment, which in your boroughs case suspect will be far more than Hyndburns allocation)

Tealeaf · 15-02-2011, 22:40

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

How dare you talk to me like that???

Why don't you just stick to the washing and ironing, and leave the politics to the lads?

BERNADETTE · 15-02-2011, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Why don't you just stick to the washing and ironing, and leave the politics to the lads?

You really are an arrogant piece but I expected a better response than that from a MAN like you. Well never mind life is full of disappointments

Tealeaf · 15-02-2011, 22:52

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

You really are an arrogant piece but I expected a better response than that from a MAN like you. Well never mind life is full of disappointments

You're not going to get my mobile number with remarks like that.

claytonender · 15-02-2011, 22:55

I have resisted posting in this thread up until now. But I feel that this is an inappropriate use of Council Tax Payer's money. Especially so, when the government has reduced its grants to Hyndburn by an extremely hefty amount of money.

BERNADETTE · 15-02-2011, 22:58

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

You're not going to get my mobile number with remarks like that.

Oh Dear I'm so upset (not)

Neil · 15-02-2011, 23:12

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Well said Marg, the people of Hyndburn weren't asked how their taxes should be spent unless a letter hasn't been delivered to me asking my opinion. But hey-ho once again the council will decide the best way to spend tax-payers money with complete disregard to the tax-payers opinions

I am sorry but that is how the Council works. If your expecting a letter every time a decision is to be made it will never happen no matter who is in power.

Neil · 15-02-2011, 23:13

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

How dare you talk to me like that??? The facts are there for anybody to see, the majority of people who voted in our poll were from the area and the majority voted against any money being spent from THEIR taxes not YOURS!!!!! IE the council taxes paid by Hyndburn residents to the council ( not the top up from the goverment, which in your boroughs case suspect will be far more than Hyndburns allocation)

Have a look at the no voters and try and decide how many are not politically biased or do not pay council tax to HBC.

This is not a private poll.
I think some people do not vote because they don't want ridiculing for not agreeing with some vocal members as has happened in this case.

Tealeaf · 15-02-2011, 23:17

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Originally Posted by claytonender

I have resisted posting in this thread up until now. But I feel that this is an inappropriate use of Council Tax Payer's money. Especially so, when the government has reduced its grants to Hyndburn by an extremely hefty amount of money.

Thank you, Councillor. You have just proved my point. Despite the large reduction in central grant, HBC is still receiving a substancial amount of dosh from Whitehall and as such some of that money should be put to good use in celebrating something like the Royal Wedding.

Just what would the rest of the country think of the town if it was to blatantly turn it's face to our Wills & Kate? Not much, I think; out the door would go any external investment, jobs down the pan, long dole queues - the constant spiral of economic and social decline. And all because of a few idiots who when they are not wearing their burka for bed are busy preaching republican clap-trap on here.

cashman · 15-02-2011, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Neil

Have a look at the no voters and try and decide how many are not politically biased or do not pay council tax to HBC.

This is not a private poll.
I think some people do not vote because they don't want ridiculing for not agreeing with some vocal members as has happened in this case.

i doubt very much if political bias has owt to do wi it Neil, its voters from all 3 parties n just common sense.

Neil · 15-02-2011, 23:22

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Originally Posted by claytonender

I have resisted posting in this thread up until now. But I feel that this is an inappropriate use of Council Tax Payer's money. Especially so, when the government has reduced its grants to Hyndburn by an extremely hefty amount of money.

What is Hyndburn's Labour Party policy on publicly funded events such as this?

Last year there were 2 HBC funded events in parks in Hyndburn that I remember and a few other events I cant remember ( its late sorry ).
Would Labour still fund such events or will they be a thing of the past if Labour are in control in May

garinda · 15-02-2011, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Neil

Have a look at the no voters and try and decide how many are not politically biased or do not pay council tax to HBC.

We have.

As has been pointed out, the overwhelming no vote covers the whole range of the political spectrum. From the Tory faithful to the reds under the bed, and the many moderates in between, all say a resounding NO.

The actual number of non-Hyndburn residents who voted no, has also been given in this thread.

I'm suprised you didn't see it.

The number of Hyndburn residents who voted yes remains at three.

You, and two others.

cashman · 15-02-2011, 23:25

whats the royal wedding to do wi other events?

this wedding aint local fer starters.

Mancie · 15-02-2011, 23:27

When was the last time Hyndburn spent council taxes on royal weddings.. when I was up there the pubs were opened all day and that was it... some streets did put a bit of a do on but I doubt it was paid for by the council.