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He was Joking? Well I paid Neil a tenner for each number, is that why it's always on answerphone? Would I be able to get my money back even though I haven't got a receipt?:D

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Mr Britcliffe does not consider the recent monstrous blunder by the Licensing Committee sufficiently important for it to be an election issue. However, for purposes of establishing a basis for comparative evaluation I submit below a link to the recent decision to expel a Headteacher who made a similar gaffe. At least in that case heads have rolled and rightly so, notwithstanding the fact that the offender never had any contact with children.

The reason for dismissal appears to have been the fact that procedures were not followed for whatever reason. A failure to do so may have led to potentially devastating consequences. So why can we not have the same outcome in this matter i.e those members that voted in favour be suspended from their duties until the investigation is completed. Further if it is found that they did not adhere to the rules, then they should be made to go.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/l...re/6506613.stm

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Heads that rolled, was that an attempt at humour? You may be normal after all. I was starting to think you were a Southerner :D

I take it you were waiting till Friday so you could post the outcome of that hearing.

That is what should happen but with a couple of Tories that should go that will not happen will it?

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I'm beginning to think gondola is still on dial up, he nips in makes a post then logs out straight away, this thread must be costing him a fortune, so Working on the theory of how they treat our money, He could be a Councillor!:clown:

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Maybe he logs out but still keeps an eye on the thread as a guest.

Unless all the guests watching this thread work at HBC :D

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''That is what should happen but with a couple of Tories that should go that will not happen will it?''

Well, in that case the voting public ought to make sure they take the matter into their own hands. The simplest way would be to make it known to their Ward candidate that they refuse to vote for him/her on the basis that their views are not considered appropriate in matters of importance. If others were to do the same, indubitably the political parties would have to take notice.

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Awww, you know I gave you my number ages ago! ;)

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So far as regards the view that the role of Mayor should be banished, I have no real view. However, on balance I think the Mayor can serve to act as an ambassador or some such for a Town, and if the person selected is credible can promote the interests of residents. This I am mildly of the view that the role ought to be continued, provided the person is of distinction in terms of service.

However, having someone like Kazi Siddique in such a position (I am reliably informed that he remains confident of being selected as the next Mayor) can only be an impediment to the interests of the residents of Hyndburn. Can anyone here point out to me what good, if any, Mr Siddique has done since being elected as Councillor? No, thought not.

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Well I don't know anything about Cllr Siddique but I do know that Cllr Rahman has been an excellent Mayor for Hyndburn. He is possibly one of the hardest working men I've ever met and he is also one of the nicest. He fulfills all his official duties with a wonderful smile on his face and his wife is elegant and gracious.

A Mayor can be an excellent asset to an area if they are a good Mayor. They can be ambassadors for the area both inside the area and outside it. If the Mayor attends a function it gives it a certain level of gravitas and support.

PS - if you invite the Mayor to attend your event the press usually comes along and takes a picture so you get extra publicity for your events. :D

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yes 118 118 it costs me a fortune each time I try to contact you!:mad:

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I agree. Councillor Rahman has been a good Mayor. Of course, he combined such duties with his demanding role as a G.P. However, Mr Siddique, like many other councillors unfit for the role, does not have a job. Nor has he had one for the entire time he has been a Councillor I suspect. Thus he surely must have had more opportunity than Mr Rahman to contribute to Hyndburn. I ask again, what contribution has he made?

Thus, with little if any contribution, is it right that he be given the role of Mayor?

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Hmm, not only could he be a councillor but a councillor that is upset by not being offered his rightful position of his Worship the mayor for yet another year!:D

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Gayle wrote: Well I don't know anything about Cllr Siddique

I am well aware that you are involved with many community groups in Hyndburn. I also note that Mr Siddique is the Portfolio holder for Community Cohesion. This I am staggered that you know nothing of him. Surely an integral part of his duty must be dealing with the community groups and the community in general.

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You are quite right, I am a member of a number of community groups but at no point have I had any contact with Cllr Siddique - however, I doubt whether he'd want to join Hyndburn Women's Forum or be involved with a drama group.

I suppose the one you would imagine that he might get involved in would be the Mela and Community Festival - he has not attended any meetings of that, however, Cllr Brian Roberts has been a regular attendee so we have had council representation.

And, in all fairness to Brian, he has been a valuable member of the committee lately and has delivered when he's said he would.

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