Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 867928)

Worth every penny, isn't it?

He only tends to show his 'yellow streak' when he isn't going to be centre stage.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 867939)

He's not wearing it on his Christmas Card:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 867928)

Worth every penny, isn't it?

He only tends to show his 'yellow streak' when he isn't going to be centre stage.

Originally Posted by Retlaw (Post 867946)

Did it come in a packet of Corn Flakes, or is it from the Green Shield Stamp era, must be at least worth 10p.

Retlaw.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 867939)

He's not wearing it on his Christmas Card:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 867942)

I'm sure it says 'Leader of the Council' on it somewhere.

Please do feel free to post back that it doesn't if I'm wrong....(holds breath)....

Originally Posted by Less (Post 867955)

Haven't had the joy of viewing him posed, I presume as the son of Mary & Joseph, I'm obviously not on his mailing list, (should I expect anything else? I Don't live in Ossy.), I wonder why he needed the boost of such a fatuous trinket?
:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 867965)

To be honest less thats actualy had me scratching my head, something about shooting oneself in ones foot springs to mind :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 867963)

Ken, now your getting bloody silly, course it says Leader of the Council on it :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 867967)

Does that mean it will be handed on to the next Leader of the Council?

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 867967)

Does that mean it will be handed on to the next Leader of the Council?
I notice he got his photo in the Accy rag again yesterday, something to do with the widening of a road in the graveyard which the Huncoat Councillor fought for.

By the way I don't read the rag but saw it open on a shop counterwhen others were talking about the graveyard road.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 867966)

Thank you Jay, it makes a nice refreshing change to have such honesty after 13 years of L...

Oh hang on, wrong thread.
:D

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 867971)

No piggin chance its like a V.C.:D

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 867977)

its probably been made to remind him of what he thought he used to be.:D:D:D:D oh dear there's me predicting the future again. pmsl.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 867966)

Thank you Jay, it makes a nice refreshing change to have such honesty after 13 years of L...

Oh hang on, wrong thread.
:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 867979)

All you need is a long silk scarf or thi head and a crystal ball and tha could make a living on the North Pier at Blackpool:D:D:D

Originally Posted by Less (Post 867982)

Given the way things are going with this government, plenty will be happy to gain shelter UNDER that pier, and no sympathy from the ruling powers.
:o

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 867987)

Ya Less but it wouldn't be happening but for..........well you know the rest:D

Originally Posted by Less (Post 867990)

You mean but for a Government that gained no majority and a minor party selling their souls for a chance of power?

Oh dear, roll on the next, very soon, election.

;)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 867991)

So we can return Labour to run up another trillion pounds of debt under the stewardship of Ed the Red :D

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 867967)

Does that mean it will be handed on to the next Leader of the Council?

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 868037)

You have raised a vital point that must be an urgent item on the next meeting of the Leaders Policy Development Board (ie the high powered body that spends its time discussing Mayoral protocol and whether the Wardens go before the Home Guard in the Oswaldtwistle Remembrance Day procession)

When (if, at all) during the Annual Meeting of the Council does the old Leader hand over the Leaders medal to the new leader?

Is it

a) Before or after the installation of the Mayor?
b) Before or after the installation and swearing in of the new councillors? or
c) Before or after the presentation of the cheque for the refreshments to the member for Baxenden?

It is an important constitutional issue in the current climate of cuts.

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 868037)

You have raised a vital point that must be an urgent item on the next meeting of the Leaders Policy Development Board (ie the high powered body that spends its time discussing Mayoral protocol and whether the Wardens go before the Home Guard in the Oswaldtwistle Remembrance Day procession)

When (if, at all) during the Annual Meeting of the Council does the old Leader hand over the Leaders medal to the new leader?

Is it

a) Before or after the installation of the Mayor?
b) Before or after the installation and swearing in of the new councillors? or
c) Before or after the presentation of the cheque for the refreshments to the member for Baxenden?


It is an important constitutional issue in the current climate of cuts.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 867998)

Why not? it took them 13 years, how long for the present lot to leave us with no work force or future work force to repay such debts?

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 868037)

It is an important constitutional issue in the current climate of cuts.

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 869851)

I've just thought of another constitutional probem that will surface in the future. Assuming the Leader's Medal is something that is carried by the holder for life (with a new medal struck at a cost of 77 pounds plus VAT), then the current Leader will wear the medal at every formal occasion.

But correct me if I'm wrong. As yet, he hasn't been Mayor, despite qualifying for the honour due to his being the longest serving member for his party. So when he is eventually elected Mayor, will he be allowed to wear both the Leaders Medal AND the Mayoral Fob?

And how will he be addressed? As Mister Mayor.....

...or as the Old Leader?

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 869851)

I've just thought of another constitutional probem that will surface in the future. Assuming the Leader's Medal is something that is carried by the holder for life (with a new medal struck at a cost of 77 pounds plus VAT), then the current Leader will wear the medal at every formal occasion.

But correct me if I'm wrong. As yet, he hasn't been Mayor, despite qualifying for the honour due to his being the longest serving member for his party. So when he is eventually elected Mayor, will he be allowed to wear both the Leaders Medal AND the Mayoral Fob?

And how will he be addressed? As Mister Mayor.....

...or as the Old Leader?

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 869851)

I've just thought of another constitutional probem that will surface in the future. Assuming the Leader's Medal is something that is carried by the holder for life (with a new medal struck at a cost of 77 pounds plus VAT), then the current Leader will wear the medal at every formal occasion.

But correct me if I'm wrong. As yet, he hasn't been Mayor, despite qualifying for the honour due to his being the longest serving member for his party. So when he is eventually elected Mayor, will he be allowed to wear both the Leaders Medal AND the Mayoral Fob?

And how will he be addressed? As Mister Mayor.....

...or as the Old Leader?

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 869855)

I'm sure Peter will think of something.

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 869856)

Won't he have been knighted by then for services to the local community, he will be addressed as Sir

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 904930)

Only one thing is occupying the minds of voters the length and breadth of Hyndburn regarding ex Leader Councillor Britcliffe.

Is he or isn't he?

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 904964)

Maybe the awarding the leader with a medal will be discontinued and the present one will be placed in a glass case for all to see with an inscription saying something about the last leader to wear it.

Please keep us informed Ken as to what will or is happening to it.

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 904972)

As the Leader's medal was a tradition started by the previous incumbent at the request of the previous incumbent without anyone else wanting it other than the previous incumbent it seems only fair that said ex-Leader should pay for it himself if he wishes to keep it, seeing as it is council property.

I can state with a reasonable degree of certainty that Miles Parkinson would never wear such a thing.

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 904972)

.....it seems only fair that said ex-Leader should pay for it himself if he wishes to keep it, seeing as it is council property......

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 905009)

On a similar note should I give back the key to Rhyddings Park as it was made for and paid for by HBC?

I don't want to be accusing of hanging onto Council property :D

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 905046)

You're still part of Friends of Rhydding Park though, are you not? You still maintain a useful function within the park and perform the role that earned you your key?

Conversely, I think you'll find that similar criteria for Peter owning his medal have now expired.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 905057)

Stop it before I spit coffee over my keyboard, sorry I was having a laugh, you would laugh to if you saw the key I am taking about.

Personally I think this medal is such a non issue it is not worth talking about. Sort out the important things in Hyndburn and don't waste time on things that make it look like your just trying to poke at the opposition, something you accused the Torys of when you were in opposition.

I would be very interested to know what your policies are regarding green spaces in the borough, that is not for this thread though.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 905057)

Personally I think this medal is such a non issue it is not worth talking about. Sort out the important things in Hyndburn and don't waste time on things that make it look like your just trying to poke at the opposition, something you accused the Torys of when you were in opposition.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 905059)

How dare you talk about the space between Kens ears Neil:D:D:D

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 905063)

Leave it!

Neil, as Gynn bumped the thread in such an admirably tongue-in-cheek way I would have hoped the sarcasm of the overblown reaction would have appealed to you.

The medal isn't important but I'm currently revelling in bruising a ruddy big ego.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 905088)

Whoooooooooooooo now who can't take a joke Kenny old boy, how many times have I said on here that you still wet behind the ears when it comes to the council, didn't mean to offend, I leave things like that to a plastic divvy in London;)

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 905063)

The medal isn't important but I'm currently revelling in bruising a ruddy big ego.

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 905063)

The medal isn't important but I'm currently revelling in bruising a ruddy big ego.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 905091)

Then don't and prove you are better than lowering yourself to such playground activities.
I am hopefully waiting to see the wonderful things you will do for our community without resorting to political bickering.

Originally Posted by gynn (Post 919331)

Did we ever establish what happened to the Leaders Medal?

Was there a ceremonial handing over of the medal at the Council AGM, along with the mayoral robes, the mace and the chains of office?

I saw Miles a couple of weeks ago and I dont remember seeing a yellow ribbon on his chest. Is he hiding his light under a bushel, or is the medal safely stored in the Town Hall as a lasting treasure for future generations?

We need to know.

:confused::confused::confused:

Originally Posted by mick (Post 919354)

I always thought Britcliffe commissioned and paid for the medal himself so would belong to him and no need to hand it over on leaving .?
I might be wrong though i am wrong sometimes not very often though:D:p

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 919365)

No idea where the medal is. I somehow don't think you're likely to see Miles wearing it.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 919369)

Perhaps he will put it on the "Pals" Memorial, after all hes a fallen hero.:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 919365)

No idea where the medal is. I somehow don't think you're likely to see Miles wearing it.

Originally Posted by dusty mears (Post 919390)

i have it on good authority that the medal is locked away in a safe. The council paid for it not britcliffe. He was told he couldnt have it as it was the leaders medal & he was no longer leader. He then asked if he could have an ex leaders medal . . ..... you can guess the answer

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 919417)

I think Mr Britcliffe should get a 'Chucked Out Of Council Meeting' medal.

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 919426)

What makes you say that John?

Originally Posted by mick (Post 919354)

I always thought Britcliffe commissioned and paid for the medal himself so would belong to him and no need to hand it over on leaving .?
I might be wrong though i am wrong sometimes not very often though:D:p

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 919529)

I should take pity really. Since the election some councillors may be reduced to living off Smartprice beans.

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 919530)

They could always go & hang around in the market, begging bowl in hand & harass passing trade going into Coffebeanz. Just an observation mind. ;)

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 996666)

Perhaps it was weighed in..........Wi the benches?:D

Originally Posted by Mancie (Post 996673)

Breaking news!.. the Queen has commissioned two new benches in front Accy market hall for Garinda and his mates :D



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Originally Posted by gynn (Post 996664)

Can we possibly have an update on the Leader's Medal?

The Leader of the Council was sporting a couple of medals during Her Majesty's visit the other week, which I assumed were for fire fighting life saving exploits.

But could he possibly have slipped on the esteemed 'Leaders Medal' thereby giving it a seal of approval that would enable us to rename it the 'Royal Leaders Medal'?

Or does the yellow ribboned muttley lie gathering dust in the deepest vault of Scaitcliffe House?

We should be told!