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Originally Posted by jaysay
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I've nothing personal against the man.
I've said on here before the children he taught at my primary school loved him. I know people he's gone out of his way to help, above and beyond the call of duty, in his job as a councillor. A lot of people I know, who also know him, think he's a sound bloke. Hell even my own grandmother thought he was a 'lovely lad'.
However that won't stop me finding fault, or praise, as I have on this forum, when there's something that needs highlighting.
For instance wanting to change the name of the borough, at whatever expense. Introducing town councils, when no one, including the council, knew what exactly they'd be responsible for, or how much more they'd add to Council Tax bills, nevermind the debacle of the costly questionaires that half the residents never got. Then there are these increases in expenses, way above the rate of inflation, and the devil may care attitude and quotes he gives to the press.
Nothing against the man, as stated earlier, though I suppose I'm a little afraid the Conservatives might still put him forward as a candidate at the next General Election, even though he's stood twice before, and been rejected as the honourable Member of Parliament for Accrington and....oops, Hyndburn.