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Margaret Pilkington 13-02-2011 09:05

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I haven't posted much in this thread because I have already expressed my opinion in the Market Hall one(I think)....but for the record, I voted with the 'No' gang because in these times of financial austerity, I think it is wrong to cut services(I would rather have the public conveniences open, than a pointless party to celebrate a Royal Wedding) and then splurge public money on something like this.........again, it is like going to the pictures when you have no food in the house.

Must be the influence of my Methodist/Catholic upbringing.......the one where you choose essentials over the fripperies.

jaysay 13-02-2011 09:29

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 882989)
well none have had the balls to post, which i regard as gutless.:rolleyes:

Think Kate would have big problems in that department cashy:D

Alan Varrechia 13-02-2011 09:31

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Big fat NO from me. Money would be better spent on more important things.

garinda 13-02-2011 09:34

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 883037)
Think Kate would have big problems in that department cashy:D


I think Cashy's referring to those who voted that HBC should spend money on this wedding celebration, who don't live in the borough, but who haven't posted why. Which of course is their right. Though it would be interesting to know their reasoning.

jaysay 13-02-2011 10:18

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 883039)
I think Cashy's referring to those who voted that HBC should spend money on this wedding celebration, who don't live in the borough, but who haven't posted why. Which of course is their right. Though it would be interesting to know their reasoning.

G my post was tongue in cheek mate, pointing out gender:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

cashman 13-02-2011 10:45

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well 6 have voted YES now, strange how only 2 of em live here n have to pay fer it.:rolleyes:

Wynonie Harris 13-02-2011 10:46

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 882999)
They have already posted by voting, Cashy .. not like it's secret .... anyone can see who has voted one way or the other.

There are quite a few people who have voted 'no' that don't live in Hyndburn too.

OK, Kate, I voted no because at a time of massive cuts in local government spending, to waste money on fripperies like this is farcical and an insult to cash-strapped council taxpayers, just as flashdance happenings and Victorian swimming on Broadway and all the other pseudo-artistic junk that has been inflicted on the town recently is.

Plain enough for you, Kate? :rolleyes:

garinda 13-02-2011 10:48

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 883059)
well 6 have voted YES now, strange how only 2 of em live here n have to pay fer it.:rolleyes:

Yes, a vote from Spain.

:rolleyes:

garinda 13-02-2011 10:56

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Let me make it clear, every single member is entitled, and indeed very welcome to vote in this poll. From Burnley to Beijing....press your buzzers now!

However, since the thread is about whether Hyndburn Council should be spending tax payers' money on public celebrations, regarding this wedding, personally I'm more interested in local public opinion. Which can be assessed because it's an open poll.

So far, it seems the vast majority of people whose council tax will pay for it, don't seem very keen, to say the least.

Wynonie Harris 13-02-2011 11:21

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Well, the reason I voted is that, although I no longer live in the area, I still regard myself as an Accy lad and I care very much about what happens to the town and, its surroundings.

Incidentally, the reason why I didn't post my views originally was because it's a no-brainer - obviously it's sheer folly to squander public money on Royal Weddings when basics like public toilets are being closed down - and I assumed that the few who voted in favour were being tongue-in-cheek or just wanted to be controversial.

garinda 13-02-2011 11:37

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 883069)
Well, the reason I voted is that, although I no longer live in the area, I still regard myself as an Accy lad and I care very much about what happens to the town and, its surroundings.

Incidentally, the reason why I didn't post my views originally was because it's a no-brainer - obviously it's sheer folly to squander public money on Royal Weddings when basics like public toilets are being closed down - and I assumed that the few who voted in favour were being tongue-in-cheek or just wanted to be controversial.

Not having a go at anyone.

You posted your view, and gave your vote.

Like you say, you're back here very often. Everyone on this forum will have some connection to the area, and their votes are welcomed too.

Though since those who voted yes are in a very small minority, it would be interesting to know their views on why they think local taxes should be spent on this jamboree. Seeing as it won't be them coughing up the dosh for it.

garinda 13-02-2011 11:41

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 883069)
I still regard myself as an Accy lad

You probably spend more time in Accy than your childhood bezzy.

Since he relocated Britcliffe Towers to Ossy.

;):D

Wynonie Harris 13-02-2011 11:42

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 883073)
Not having a go at anyone.

I know you're not, Gary. I just didn't want anyone to think I was wimping out by not posting my views originally.

I may be a lot of things, but I'm not mealy-mouthed...unlike a lot of political posters on this forum. ;)

garinda 13-02-2011 11:45

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 883076)
I know you're not, Gary. I just didn't want anyone to think I was wimping out by not posting my views originally.

I may be a lot of things, but I'm not mealy-mouthed...unlike a lot of political posters on this forum. ;)

Yes, it seems our councillors have no views one way or the other, on how council taxes are being planned to be spent, marking the occasion of Wills taking Kate up the aisle.

:rolleyes:

cashman 13-02-2011 11:48

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 883078)
Yes, it seems our councillors have no views one way or the other, on how council taxes are being planned to be spent, marking the occasion of Wills taking Kate up the aisle.

:rolleyes:

Par fer the coarse, then they scratch heads as to why so few vote these days.:rolleyes:


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