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Could we not have an independent body of 'ordinary' folk to advise our illustrious Council of what is acceptable and what is a complete waste of time? I volunteer to be the Captain Mainwaring of this quango, but, to make it different to other quangos anyone volunteering must not and will not be reimbursed for any expenses entailed in using their bus pass to get there. A bit like the good old days when councillor and cricketers didn't expect to get paid? |
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Wot, sort of like an Arts Council of Hyndburn? Or are you thinking more along the lines of a Common Sense Forum? Either way, I think it's an excellent suggestion.
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A truly altruistic ideal, but in these modern times I think you'd be facing an uphill struggle. As there are those who would perceive their existences (and wallets) as being challenged by such a community & selfless spirit. :o
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Who do you think would get the position? |
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Somehow, although this would take some years to implement, no matter how many phoney references I supply I would fail the interview.:D |
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Somehow, although this would take some years to implement, no matter how many phoney references I supply I would fail the interview.:D |
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And the whole point of Area Council meetings was to give the 'ordinary people' a voice. Any ordinary person who had a coherent enough voice quickly became a councillor and part of the system. Cynical? Moi? :rolleyes::rolleyes: |
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Area Councils are sound in principle but very much the political eyes and ears of the controlling group and run as such. In order to try and get the Rishton one working as a proper people's forum I have posted an invite through every door in the village, something which isn't going to go down well at Scaitcliffe House. If just 1% turn up we'll have 80 extra bodies which would frighten the life out of any councillor who isn't up to scratch. Good job I'm pulling my weight. |
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We do have a say.
Every election. Plus, most councillors I've ever met will listen to your views. Perhaps if you want more of a say, you should stand for election. The mayor's robes fit anyone...apparently. Who'd be your lady mayoress, Less? Let the people have their say. We could have a poll on here. :D |
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Oh well, I reckon one more pint and I'll start displaying the truth, it looks like a really important subject I can be accussed of taking the pith out of, hope the thread starter doesn't report me, I'm on my last warning as it is!
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I got it wrong there, Less, I thought Garinda was asking a general question-would Less be your choice as mayoress! I was just about to vote.
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