Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 771490)

It doesn't come cheap putting that paper out, so why is there a need for calendars.

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 771505)

Ego-tripping, pure and simple. Funny how they don't have the bottle to come on here, where people might ask them real questions about local council policies. Much better to hide behind a posed picture. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 771486)

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?

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 771508)

At last some one talking sense

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 771507)

Whats the point, taking questions from people living in Cheshire wynonie :rolleyes: or Canada, USA, Australia, India, and all point south, the only time Britcliffe has posted on here, replies had to be removed. Of regular users on here only a small percentage actually live here;)

Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 771486)

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?

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 771512)

There's also a large proportion of local people post on here who, I'm sure, would love to be able to ask their local councillors questions.

As for Councillor Britcliffe, he laid himself open to mickey-taking by posting in a curious third person style. Funny how other councillors like Bernard, Graham and Clayton Ender don't feel the need to do that? :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by andrewb (Post 771514)

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? :)

Originally Posted by andrewb (Post 771515)

Well Bernard originally did. I find it curious that people that criticise Britcliffe for not coming on here don't e-mail, phone or speak to him in person about their query though. People make out as if they're not contactable because they don't post on Accringtonweb, yet I've never had a problem getting in contact. Only person I have had a problem with contact is Graham Jones in regards to my dissertation research.

Before Britcliffe came on Accringtonweb I used to say I wouldn't if I were him. When he did actually come all be it in third person, the usual suspects didn't care about welcoming him and asking questions or even adding advice that it'd be better if he just came on as himself, they were out to cause trouble, nothing more.

Originally Posted by andrewb (Post 771515)

Before Britcliffe came on Accringtonweb I used to say I wouldn't if I were him. When he did actually come all be it in third person, the usual suspects didn't care about welcoming him and asking questions or even adding advice that it'd be better if he just came on as himself, they were out to cause trouble, nothing more.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 771533)

I don't think Peter Britcliffe could ever post on here as himself without posts from others having to be removed often. It would be nice to think he could but for some unknown reason some people appear to really dislike him.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 771537)

well if ya don't know the reason mate, ya led a very sheltered life.:D