Thursday 1 November 2007

THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS: AN ALTERNATIVE TAKE ON THE WEEKS NEWS



The recent publicity generated by South Tyneside Council’s recent “7 minute” full council meeting has generated a fair amount of ridicule and discontent. Somebody out there is less than happy, and as a result I can reveal the following attendance rates for various council committees so far this year. A Northern Herald EXCLUSIVE, but thanks to “Irving Washington” for the ground work. Your “private” submissions are always appreciated. Long may you see things “twice”.

YOU WONT SEE THIS IN ANY NEWS PAPER, BLOG OR ON ANOTHER POLITICAL SITE.

In order to alleviate the statistical drudgery of the figures, the results have been presented in the form of a school report card. However, hidden in these figures is the truth about certain Councillor’s attitude as to how they represent you. Follow the names carefully, and decide yourselves who is dedicated and who is not, who is along for the free ride and who actually wants to put something back into the community.

Whilst some elements have been collaborated, The Northern Herald cannot be held responsible for the complete accuracy of the figures supplied (this is the usual blog disclaimer). However, a quick perusal of the Council’s web site has shown that they are correct on first examination. You can check them out yourself on the link below. However, if you are a Councillor contact me via the site if you feel you have been misjudged. (I will genuinely print a disclaimer if you have been ill, suffered a bereavement etc). If you’re still not happy, sue me. It will be a pleasure to either offer a correction based on a difference possibly of one meeting either way, or indeed see you in court (you know who you are).

Here we go.

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