Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 1007487)

What?...they sent Paul Weller over to see Mr G? Hope he made him a cuppa! ;)

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1007500)

No, not him, Mick's put on a great deal of weight just lately & Jay did a typo', it should have said 'the heavy admin'.
:D

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 1007451)

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'The survey, undertaken by independent consultants, quizzed 181 local parents...'

Hyndburn play area smoke ban wins support (From Lancashire Telegraph)

So basically it was Gayle Knight, and the Green candidate woman from that 'ethical' co-op, asking people if they thought that blowing smoke in a kiddie's face, whilst it was strapped in a baby swing, was wrong..................

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 1007536)

Did I miss the bit in the paper that said Gayle was involved? I was not aware she had anything to do with it.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 1007684)

Just because I am involved with a group or chair a meeting does not mean I agree with everything that is discussed in a meeting.

I do not like unenforceable 'rules' that rely on people doing the so called right thing. When some people don't it just annoys others and they then moan about the Council for not enforcing what they think is law. A bit like the no ball games allowed signs and don't park on the grass signs on my street.

If the no smoking in play grounds was legally enforceable then I would probably be for it, until it is I am not interested in it which is pretty much what I said in the meeting I chaired. My personal opinion did not mean it was not discussed though.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 1007684)

Just because I am involved with a group or chair a meeting does not mean I agree with everything that is discussed in a meeting.

I do not like unenforceable 'rules' that rely on people doing the so called right thing. When some people don't it just annoys others and they then moan about the Council for not enforcing what they think is law. A bit like the no ball games allowed signs and don't park on the grass signs on my street.

If the no smoking in play grounds was legally enforceable then I would probably be for it, until it is I am not interested in it which is pretty much what I said in the meeting I chaired. My personal opinion did not mean it was not discussed though.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 1007692)

I don't think many people would disagree with you on that.

What's amusing is that some numpty at the council thought this was another newsworthy item to release to the press.

As well as being an International Council, we're now fast becoming known as a loony-left council too, as last seen in the eighties.

:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 1007692)

I don't think many people would disagree with you on that.

What's amusing is that some numpty at the council thought this was another newsworthy item to release to the press.

As well as being an International Council, we're now fast becoming known as a loony-left council too, as last seen in the eighties.

:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1007699)

A survey among 180 friends isn't likely to get a result which reflects public opinion.

The fact that they are friends indicates that they agree on most topics.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 1007706)

I think you might be misunderstanding the term friend. These were community groups with interests in the play areas the scheme was targeting. I am sure many of the people may be friends but also many will not be friends in the true sense of the word.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1007699)

A survey among 180 friends isn't likely to get a result which reflects public opinion.

The fact that they are friends indicates that they agree on most topics.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 1007705)

From what I remember it was a heath development officer from the NHS that approached HBC about this so it was not thought up by HBC.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1007698)

:enough:
Be careful Rindi you'll be upseting Cllr Ken:D