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Old 23-12-2009, 10:54   #83
andrewb
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Re: Area Management Calendars 2010

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Originally Posted by Gayle View Post
There was an article about this in today's Telegraph. Wonder if they read it here first?

Anyway, the more I think about it the more I think that the Labour councillors are making a big deal out of nothing.

It is the duty of the council to make sure that everyone in the borough knows how to get hold of their councillors. The calendars are a relatively inexpensive method of doing this and I think that ALL councillors names and contact details should be on. By making a protest about this you're cutting off your nose to spite your face.

I know you're going to argue that you spent money out of your own pockets to send Christmas cards but that's one of the most pointless exercises - a Christmas card is guaranteed to be put in the recycling bag but at least a calendar might be put in a drawer. Plus, as we've pointed out many times, why should anyone who represents the council be out of pocket for doing work related to the council - why should you spend your pitiful council allowance on buying cards related to your council business?
I read it too.. the only reason it looks like shameless self promotion by the leading party is because the opposition have decided to completely withdraw from it. If all the councillors were involved it would be a much better informative calendar. As it stands residents are only getting half the information for the full cost.

Additionally to anyone in the know, what are these area management boards, how do you get on them and when are they?
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