It would appear that the email address highlighted for the Xmas Councillor Advent Calendar period has been quickly hijacked by right wing thugs. Disappointed at the sacking of their Enoch Powell sibling Nigel Hastilow, they have seen to bombard this site with emails (many from this Borough according to your ISP Addresses).
Don’t worry bully boys, with family members in IT, you can never force The Northern Herald to shut down! We are are always one step ahead of your movements!
Instead, fester on this, you right wing extremists!
I condemned the news and actions of this prospective MP from the onset.
WHO DIDN’T?
I was the first to post on the issue of the sacking.
WHO DID NOT?
I asked for South Tyneside Councillors to condemn this situation.
WHO DIDN’T?
Rest assured, this news paper will fight for this Borough regardless of your colour, religion or political stance.
Sunday, 4 November 2007
CONSERVATIVE RIGHT WINGER SHOWN THE DUST BIN
Let me BE THE FIRST to qoute the BBC News tonight:
A Conservative Party candidate has stepped down after a row over his comments, in a newspaper, that Enoch Powell was "right" on immigration.
Nigel Hastilow, who was to stand in Halesowen and Rowley Regis, resigned after meeting the Tory party chairman.
Another right wing thug bites the bullet, and it’s official.
Posted here first!
A Conservative Party candidate has stepped down after a row over his comments, in a newspaper, that Enoch Powell was "right" on immigration.
Nigel Hastilow, who was to stand in Halesowen and Rowley Regis, resigned after meeting the Tory party chairman.
Another right wing thug bites the bullet, and it’s official.
Posted here first!
AN UNCOOL DADDIO
South Tyneside Councillor John Wood has today shown that he has a pedantic streak a mile wide.
The Sunday Sun has highlighted how pictures of graffiti artwork created (legally) by borough teenagers at their local skate park has found its way onto You Tube and Flickr. Sadly Council rules forbid any appearance of the artwork outside the facility. Councillor Wood said;
“There are areas down there which are set aside for graffiti but we will not tolerate anyone breaking the rules. By putting these images online they have identified themselves”.
Well, well, what a bunch of naughty boys. Even though you had the decency to keep your graffiti of the streets, the council will still get you. Come on John, please try and have a modicum of understanding of youth culture. Do you honestly feel that such a ridiculous rule is enforceable? What about camera pictures? What about the pictures of this park I have seen in the Gazette?
As long as young people treat these areas with respect and concern, and as long as it keeps unnecessary graffiti of the streets, let them show of their creations, it does no harm what so ever. It does however, show that certain councillors have lost any degree of empathy with ward members, both current and future voters!
PS – The Sunday Sun obviously feels that Councillor Wood is not a “hep cat” and shows its contempt for his views by asking you to visit its site www.sundaysun.co.uk and view the artwork!
The Sunday Sun has highlighted how pictures of graffiti artwork created (legally) by borough teenagers at their local skate park has found its way onto You Tube and Flickr. Sadly Council rules forbid any appearance of the artwork outside the facility. Councillor Wood said;
“There are areas down there which are set aside for graffiti but we will not tolerate anyone breaking the rules. By putting these images online they have identified themselves”.
Well, well, what a bunch of naughty boys. Even though you had the decency to keep your graffiti of the streets, the council will still get you. Come on John, please try and have a modicum of understanding of youth culture. Do you honestly feel that such a ridiculous rule is enforceable? What about camera pictures? What about the pictures of this park I have seen in the Gazette?
As long as young people treat these areas with respect and concern, and as long as it keeps unnecessary graffiti of the streets, let them show of their creations, it does no harm what so ever. It does however, show that certain councillors have lost any degree of empathy with ward members, both current and future voters!
PS – The Sunday Sun obviously feels that Councillor Wood is not a “hep cat” and shows its contempt for his views by asking you to visit its site www.sundaysun.co.uk and view the artwork!
NUMBER CRUNCHING HARTLEPOOL STYLE
The Sunday Sun is always good for little snippets of local information, and today’s edition highlights the resignation of Hartlepool councillor Harry Clough who has only attended 5 out of 86 Borough Council meetings.
If only certain South Tyneside Councillor’s would take a similar route, perhaps people would have more respect for those who are elected to serve.
If only certain South Tyneside Councillor’s would take a similar route, perhaps people would have more respect for those who are elected to serve.
NUMBER CRUNCHING PEN PUSHER STYLE
Unlike their athletic counterparts who are training for the 2012 Olympics on shoe string budgets (if at all), the pen pushers are raking it in. Earning more than the PM, the bureaucrats planning the Games are pulling in six figure salaries. Here are some details for the Olympic Delivery Authority:
DAVID HIGGINS – CHIEF EXECUTIVE - £631,000
SUPPORT STAFF - (4 MEMBERS) - £200,000 +
AVERAGE SALARY - £100,000
2 OFFICIALS ARE PAID MORE THAN £600,000
WAGES AND SALARIES OF £5.3 MILLION WERE PAID TO ONLY 56% OF EMPLOYEES
£118,569 PAID TO AGENCY STAFF
It doesn’t stop there. Lord Coe, the former runner who had to exist on funding which was below unemployment benefit levels, has picked up whopping £285,000 (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games) and his chief executive Paul Deighton, £536,000.
Alex Story, who rowed for Britain in the 1996 games sums it all up:
“The 2012 Games seems to have become a gravy train for pen pushers”
NUMBER CRUNCHING IRAQI STYLE
Page 6 of today’s Sunday Telegraph contains a series of articles on the war in Iraq, both it’s current state and why things did not pan out as planners had initially hoped. The usual suspects are all present: under funding, bad planning, officers not up to scratch etc etc.
However, it is the facts and figures contained in a 6 by 2 inch column which perhaps are more revealing.
171 BRITISH SERVICE MEN KILLED
206 VERY SERIOUSLY INJURED TROOPS
16 SERVICE MEN WHO HAVE LOST LEGS
4 SERVICE MEN WHO HAVE LOST ARMS
2312 ADMISSIONS TO BRITISH FIELD HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTRY
120,000 BRITISH SERVICE MEN WHO HAVE SERVED IN IRAQ
76,000 MINIMUM CIVILIAN DEATH TOLL, ACCORDING TO THE IRAQ BODY COUNT GROUP
£6.6 BILLION COST OF WAR TO TAXPAYER
£744 MILLION PLEDGED BY UK ALONE TO REBUILD IRAQ
26 COUNTRIES INVOLVED IN THE COALITION
Not only can we not get it right, but we are playing a very severe price for our actions!
However, it is the facts and figures contained in a 6 by 2 inch column which perhaps are more revealing.
171 BRITISH SERVICE MEN KILLED
206 VERY SERIOUSLY INJURED TROOPS
16 SERVICE MEN WHO HAVE LOST LEGS
4 SERVICE MEN WHO HAVE LOST ARMS
2312 ADMISSIONS TO BRITISH FIELD HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTRY
120,000 BRITISH SERVICE MEN WHO HAVE SERVED IN IRAQ
76,000 MINIMUM CIVILIAN DEATH TOLL, ACCORDING TO THE IRAQ BODY COUNT GROUP
£6.6 BILLION COST OF WAR TO TAXPAYER
£744 MILLION PLEDGED BY UK ALONE TO REBUILD IRAQ
26 COUNTRIES INVOLVED IN THE COALITION
Not only can we not get it right, but we are playing a very severe price for our actions!
Saturday, 3 November 2007
CHRISTMAS UPDATE
There will be very little activity today due a very long days work ahead, but dont worry, you will see a double doese on Sunday.
However, yesterday I asked for Christmas advent calendar presents for South Tyneside councillors to be sent to an email address listed. To be honest, if i am going to cover then all, December will have to be a very long month!
Out of 22 submissions, 9 were unprintable, 7 were unusable, but 6 I can handle!
Keep them coming in, but keep them clean. And no more on Potts, I have enough material to fill his own calendar! Clearly, Elania from Cleadon, a subscription to the Private Eye would be very cruel!
However, yesterday I asked for Christmas advent calendar presents for South Tyneside councillors to be sent to an email address listed. To be honest, if i am going to cover then all, December will have to be a very long month!
Out of 22 submissions, 9 were unprintable, 7 were unusable, but 6 I can handle!
Keep them coming in, but keep them clean. And no more on Potts, I have enough material to fill his own calendar! Clearly, Elania from Cleadon, a subscription to the Private Eye would be very cruel!
Friday, 2 November 2007
A CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Thanks to the Councillors over at http://whiteleasandparkway.blogspot.com for mischievously sowing the seeds for an idea which should produce some laughs on the run up to Christmas (careful boys, your'e becoming subversive). I have decided to run a Christmas Councillor Advent Calendar from 1st December onwards. Each day will be allocated to a Councillor who will open his calendar box to find the ideal gift. For example, Ian Malcolm will open the box for 24th December, and find a lovely hotel built on the sea front! Clearly, you can see what I’m getting at.
In order to involve us all, and additionally to make sure that when I get taken to court you all can join me in the subpoena, email me at the address below with your suggestions for presents.
You may rest assured that any idea will be in the strictest confidence, especially if their good because I want all the glory.
Must go now, I have to wrap up Councillor Potts first class train tickets for his trips to Edinburgh!
ALL SUGGESTIONS, FUNNY, INSULTING OR OTHERWISE, BY EMAIL TO:
THE COUNCIL ADVENT SANTA C/O:
THENORTHERNHERALD@YAHOO.COM
PLEASE NOTE, SANTA CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU AN ELECTION VICTORY NEXT YEAR. SOME THINGS EVEN HE CANNOT DO!
In order to involve us all, and additionally to make sure that when I get taken to court you all can join me in the subpoena, email me at the address below with your suggestions for presents.
You may rest assured that any idea will be in the strictest confidence, especially if their good because I want all the glory.
Must go now, I have to wrap up Councillor Potts first class train tickets for his trips to Edinburgh!
ALL SUGGESTIONS, FUNNY, INSULTING OR OTHERWISE, BY EMAIL TO:
THE COUNCIL ADVENT SANTA C/O:
THENORTHERNHERALD@YAHOO.COM
PLEASE NOTE, SANTA CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU AN ELECTION VICTORY NEXT YEAR. SOME THINGS EVEN HE CANNOT DO!
NOTTO MEO GUVO
All of today’s papers have been full of Sir Ian Blair, and no doubt sites such as this have also done the subject to death. I was going to avoid regurgitating what other pundits have already said, but to be honest, the audacity of the man plus his shear lack of shame compel me to comment.
Let’s look at the opening comments (i.e. the first thing they said) of the defence team during the trial:
“Whatever went wrong on the 22nd July, whatever the fault, whatever the consequences, Sir Ian Blair was not to blame and no one here will suggest he was”
No reference to an innocent man being shot, just Blair not to blame.
After the verdict, Blair himself said:
“This case thus provides no evidence at all of systematic failure by the Metropolitan Police Service and I therefore intend to continue to lead the Met in its increasingly successful efforts to reduce crime and to deter and disrupt terrorist activities in London”
No reference to “as this happened under my watch, I must shoulder the burden”.
Due to Blair’s sheer intransigence, the cost to the tax payer re the case is £560,000.
No policy of damage limitation by the Met, only one of deny, deny, deny!
The Metropolitan Police badge should not bear the Latin phrase “Notto Meo Guvo” in honour of their illustrious leader Sir Ian Blair, a man with no shame, no concept of public duty and not one ounce of dignity. To make matters worse, Brown and his cohorts have full confidence in him.
If you live in London, good luck to you, because you’re going to need it!
Let’s look at the opening comments (i.e. the first thing they said) of the defence team during the trial:
“Whatever went wrong on the 22nd July, whatever the fault, whatever the consequences, Sir Ian Blair was not to blame and no one here will suggest he was”
No reference to an innocent man being shot, just Blair not to blame.
After the verdict, Blair himself said:
“This case thus provides no evidence at all of systematic failure by the Metropolitan Police Service and I therefore intend to continue to lead the Met in its increasingly successful efforts to reduce crime and to deter and disrupt terrorist activities in London”
No reference to “as this happened under my watch, I must shoulder the burden”.
Due to Blair’s sheer intransigence, the cost to the tax payer re the case is £560,000.
No policy of damage limitation by the Met, only one of deny, deny, deny!
The Metropolitan Police badge should not bear the Latin phrase “Notto Meo Guvo” in honour of their illustrious leader Sir Ian Blair, a man with no shame, no concept of public duty and not one ounce of dignity. To make matters worse, Brown and his cohorts have full confidence in him.
If you live in London, good luck to you, because you’re going to need it!
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.
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.
COULD TRY HARDER!
HEAD MISTRESS; IRENE LUCAS
SCHOOL REPORT CARDS FOR SOUTH TYNESIDE ELEMENTARY HIGH
LICENSING COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 19 OCTOBER 2007
No register taken before 18 October 2007. However, on the 19th the following members were absent without sick notes; Atkinson, Dix, Gibson, Hanson, Hickman, Lewell, McMillan, Perry, Punchion, Strike and Thompson. Present were Lewis, Meeks and Potts (?) On the 18th the school didn’t have enough members present to form a team., so they had to come back the day after.
HUMAN RESOURCES. LESSONS UP TO 24 OCTOBER 2007
Robinson, Punchion, McMillan, Hetherington and Boyack all receive a gold star for full attendance ( 4 att out of 4). Silver stars to Foreman (3 att out of 4) and Atkinson (2 att out of 4). A bronze award to McAtominey and Branley (1 att out 0f 4) while Bell. J. is suspended for not bothering to come to school ( 0 att out of 4).
CABINET. LESSONS UP TO 17 OCTOBER 2007
Full marks to Sewell and Woods for never missing the school bus (12 att out of 12). What was the matter boys, frightened in case the other boys talked about you? Well done Henderson (11 att out of 12); get to the bus stop earlier and you could be like the rest. The other members in the class managed the following; McAtominey and Waggot (Head Boy) managed to get to school 10 out of 12 times, followed closely by Foreman and Brady with 9 att out of 12. Malcolm in the Middle with 8 out of 12, watch those pizzas’s boy! Last again Bell, with 7 out of 12 attendances. Much more of this and it’s the heads office for you girl!
APPEALS COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 5 OCTOBER 2007
Nolan, Potts, Boyack, Brady, McAtominey and Wood will receive lines and the cane for failing to turn up on 6 out of 6 occasions. Potts, the schools particularly disappointed with you as you should know better, you were warned last year. Litter duty goes to McKie and Meeks (1 att out of 6) with Hanson (2 att out of six) holding the black bin liner. Gibson (4 att out of 6) Hickman and Lewis (5 att out of 6) extra custard.
PLANNING COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 26 OCTOBER 2007
The following members have had their “Lego” privileges withdrawn. Scorer (0 att out of 8), Donaldson (2 att out of 8) Boyack and Brady (3 att out of 8) and Harrison (4 att out of 8). Detention to Kidd, Meeks, Milburn and Sewell (5 att out of 8). Capstick, Defty and Spraggon (7 att out of 8) can go home early and Pigott (8 att out of 8) gets a lolly!
NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES SCRUTINY COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 23 OCTOBER 2007
Top of the class awards to Hetherington, Maxwell, Meeks and Nolan (5 att out of 5), followed by Waddle, Anglin, Lewis and Scorer (4 att out 5). Atkinson and Perry (3 att out of 5) and Boyack (2 att out of 5) stop hanging around the playground with Haram and Strike, their bad influences on you (1 att out of 5).
GENERAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 27 SEPTEMBER 2007
I have had to ask the school governors what these lessons actually involve. Elsom, McAtominey, McKie and Milburn (0 att out 2) its pointless asking you what went on. Defty, Hetherington and waddle (1 att out of 2) consider new lessons and Brady, Bell, Clare, Foreman, Hanson, Malcolm, Sewell and Waggot (2 att out of 2) for Gods sake get yourselves a hobby!
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 17 JULY 2007
Branley, Dixon, Kidd and McMillan – act your age(0 att out of 2). McKie, Punchion and Stewart, behave (1 att out of 2). Donaldson, Kerr, McCabe, Robinson and Wood (Scottish lad) well done (2 att out of 2).
AUDIT COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 26 JUNE 2007
Anglin, Pigott, Wood. J. and Davidson, extra privileges (2 att out of 2). Branley, shoe shining duty (0 att out of 2).
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY AND CALL IN COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 9 OCTOBER 2007
Abbott, Capstick (4 att out of 4) Defty, Meeks, Maxwell and Perry (3 att out 4) – the schools very proud of you. Donaldson and McCabe (2 att out 4) Dix, Elsom and Potts – why bother (1 att out 4). Malcolm. E. and Scorer, you’re a disruptive influence on the rest of the class (0 att out 4).
REGULATORY AND RESOURCES SCRUTINY COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 11 SEPTEMBER 2007
Pigott, Malcolm, Nolan and Dix (3 att out of 3) extra milk. Anglin, Leak, Robinson and Wood. D., semi skimmed (2 att out of 3). Branley, Lewis and Spraggon (1 att out of 3) and Gibson (0 att out of 3) red top for you watery eyed fops!
FULL COUNCIL. LESSONS UP TO 25 OCTOBER 2007
And finally – the big boy and girls school. With severe over crowding in this class, if your names are not mentioned, it’s the school badge for you. Well done! However, toilet duty to the following; Branley, McMillan and Haram (2 att out of 5). Defty, Harrison, Lewell, Maxwell and Potts, library duty all week (3 att out of 5).
http://cmis.southtyneside.info/current/CommitteeSelection.aspx
SCHOOL REPORT CARDS FOR SOUTH TYNESIDE ELEMENTARY HIGH
LICENSING COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 19 OCTOBER 2007
No register taken before 18 October 2007. However, on the 19th the following members were absent without sick notes; Atkinson, Dix, Gibson, Hanson, Hickman, Lewell, McMillan, Perry, Punchion, Strike and Thompson. Present were Lewis, Meeks and Potts (?) On the 18th the school didn’t have enough members present to form a team., so they had to come back the day after.
HUMAN RESOURCES. LESSONS UP TO 24 OCTOBER 2007
Robinson, Punchion, McMillan, Hetherington and Boyack all receive a gold star for full attendance ( 4 att out of 4). Silver stars to Foreman (3 att out of 4) and Atkinson (2 att out of 4). A bronze award to McAtominey and Branley (1 att out 0f 4) while Bell. J. is suspended for not bothering to come to school ( 0 att out of 4).
CABINET. LESSONS UP TO 17 OCTOBER 2007
Full marks to Sewell and Woods for never missing the school bus (12 att out of 12). What was the matter boys, frightened in case the other boys talked about you? Well done Henderson (11 att out of 12); get to the bus stop earlier and you could be like the rest. The other members in the class managed the following; McAtominey and Waggot (Head Boy) managed to get to school 10 out of 12 times, followed closely by Foreman and Brady with 9 att out of 12. Malcolm in the Middle with 8 out of 12, watch those pizzas’s boy! Last again Bell, with 7 out of 12 attendances. Much more of this and it’s the heads office for you girl!
APPEALS COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 5 OCTOBER 2007
Nolan, Potts, Boyack, Brady, McAtominey and Wood will receive lines and the cane for failing to turn up on 6 out of 6 occasions. Potts, the schools particularly disappointed with you as you should know better, you were warned last year. Litter duty goes to McKie and Meeks (1 att out of 6) with Hanson (2 att out of six) holding the black bin liner. Gibson (4 att out of 6) Hickman and Lewis (5 att out of 6) extra custard.
PLANNING COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 26 OCTOBER 2007
The following members have had their “Lego” privileges withdrawn. Scorer (0 att out of 8), Donaldson (2 att out of 8) Boyack and Brady (3 att out of 8) and Harrison (4 att out of 8). Detention to Kidd, Meeks, Milburn and Sewell (5 att out of 8). Capstick, Defty and Spraggon (7 att out of 8) can go home early and Pigott (8 att out of 8) gets a lolly!
NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES SCRUTINY COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 23 OCTOBER 2007
Top of the class awards to Hetherington, Maxwell, Meeks and Nolan (5 att out of 5), followed by Waddle, Anglin, Lewis and Scorer (4 att out 5). Atkinson and Perry (3 att out of 5) and Boyack (2 att out of 5) stop hanging around the playground with Haram and Strike, their bad influences on you (1 att out of 5).
GENERAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 27 SEPTEMBER 2007
I have had to ask the school governors what these lessons actually involve. Elsom, McAtominey, McKie and Milburn (0 att out 2) its pointless asking you what went on. Defty, Hetherington and waddle (1 att out of 2) consider new lessons and Brady, Bell, Clare, Foreman, Hanson, Malcolm, Sewell and Waggot (2 att out of 2) for Gods sake get yourselves a hobby!
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 17 JULY 2007
Branley, Dixon, Kidd and McMillan – act your age(0 att out of 2). McKie, Punchion and Stewart, behave (1 att out of 2). Donaldson, Kerr, McCabe, Robinson and Wood (Scottish lad) well done (2 att out of 2).
AUDIT COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 26 JUNE 2007
Anglin, Pigott, Wood. J. and Davidson, extra privileges (2 att out of 2). Branley, shoe shining duty (0 att out of 2).
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY AND CALL IN COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 9 OCTOBER 2007
Abbott, Capstick (4 att out of 4) Defty, Meeks, Maxwell and Perry (3 att out 4) – the schools very proud of you. Donaldson and McCabe (2 att out 4) Dix, Elsom and Potts – why bother (1 att out 4). Malcolm. E. and Scorer, you’re a disruptive influence on the rest of the class (0 att out 4).
REGULATORY AND RESOURCES SCRUTINY COMMITTEE. LESSONS UP TO 11 SEPTEMBER 2007
Pigott, Malcolm, Nolan and Dix (3 att out of 3) extra milk. Anglin, Leak, Robinson and Wood. D., semi skimmed (2 att out of 3). Branley, Lewis and Spraggon (1 att out of 3) and Gibson (0 att out of 3) red top for you watery eyed fops!
FULL COUNCIL. LESSONS UP TO 25 OCTOBER 2007
And finally – the big boy and girls school. With severe over crowding in this class, if your names are not mentioned, it’s the school badge for you. Well done! However, toilet duty to the following; Branley, McMillan and Haram (2 att out of 5). Defty, Harrison, Lewell, Maxwell and Potts, library duty all week (3 att out of 5).
http://cmis.southtyneside.info/current/CommitteeSelection.aspx
THE END OF ANOTHER BLAIR
There must be something about the name “Blair” and the refusal to resign when innocent people have died. Tony Blair refused to do it over Iraq (innocent Iraqi’s and British troops have all died) and today Sir Ian Blair, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, has followed his name sake with the cry “not me guv”. Despite presiding over the death of an innocent man shot because of his colour, Blair the policeman refuses to do the honourable thing and disappear into obscurity.
Its pointless going over the intricacies of the case, to do so would be only to regurgitate the page on page of coverage which will occupy the daily papers tomorrow. Buy them if you feel the need to be once again reminded of what really happened!
I would however, like to remind readers of a letter sent by a certain local Councillor to the Shields Gazette, the text of which is reproduced below. Remember the following points when you digest the text:
A court of law has shown clearly that the London police did not have to do it!
Will this Councillor do the honourable thing and retract his comments in light of the truth?
I suspect not.
Will this Councillor still sleep better even though he has been proved completely wrong!
I suspect he will.
LONDON POLICE HAD TO DO IT
George Waddle's letter, dated August 2, was way off the mark.
Mr Waddle criticises the police for shooting dead the "innocent" Brazilian in London recently.
The fact is, the shooting occurred in the wake of one of the worst terrorist attacks London has seen in recent history. The guy was running away from police, who repeatedly told him to stop – what were they supposed to think? If a bomb had gone off, I bet Mr Waddle would be among the first to condemn the police for not taking action.
The man simply made himself a target.
As for Mr Waddle's condemnation of President Bush – I sleep better at night knowing there is such a man in the White House.
He's the type of man who is not afraid to take on terrorism and make tough, sometimes unpopular, decisions to protect and promote the interests of the free world.
Coun David Potts,
St Nicholas View,
West Boldon.
Its pointless going over the intricacies of the case, to do so would be only to regurgitate the page on page of coverage which will occupy the daily papers tomorrow. Buy them if you feel the need to be once again reminded of what really happened!
I would however, like to remind readers of a letter sent by a certain local Councillor to the Shields Gazette, the text of which is reproduced below. Remember the following points when you digest the text:
A court of law has shown clearly that the London police did not have to do it!
Will this Councillor do the honourable thing and retract his comments in light of the truth?
I suspect not.
Will this Councillor still sleep better even though he has been proved completely wrong!
I suspect he will.
LONDON POLICE HAD TO DO IT
George Waddle's letter, dated August 2, was way off the mark.
Mr Waddle criticises the police for shooting dead the "innocent" Brazilian in London recently.
The fact is, the shooting occurred in the wake of one of the worst terrorist attacks London has seen in recent history. The guy was running away from police, who repeatedly told him to stop – what were they supposed to think? If a bomb had gone off, I bet Mr Waddle would be among the first to condemn the police for not taking action.
The man simply made himself a target.
As for Mr Waddle's condemnation of President Bush – I sleep better at night knowing there is such a man in the White House.
He's the type of man who is not afraid to take on terrorism and make tough, sometimes unpopular, decisions to protect and promote the interests of the free world.
Coun David Potts,
St Nicholas View,
West Boldon.
DOCTOR WHO IS NOT SO GREEN
The Gazette tonight once again prints a letter whose tone is less than favourable towards the Gypsies Green development. This time from the extensive pen of a local doctor, the destruction of the stadium is attacked on the “obesity” argument (not the Council’s need to gorge itself on money, but the time bomb which awaits the generation of children slowly approaching adult hood rather unhealthier than they should be).
I will post a link on Friday re the letter (the papers site has not been updated as I type). See what you think, and let me know.
I am currently working with an architect who has donated his services for free, and will be proposing an alternative project for the Stadium which will preserve the areas beauty but encourage participation in sports.
You will see the project here EXCLUSIVELY.
I will post a link on Friday re the letter (the papers site has not been updated as I type). See what you think, and let me know.
I am currently working with an architect who has donated his services for free, and will be proposing an alternative project for the Stadium which will preserve the areas beauty but encourage participation in sports.
You will see the project here EXCLUSIVELY.
HAPPY TO PASS ON WELL WISHES
I have just received a call from Ahmed Khan, prospective candidate for the Beacon and Bents Ward. He informed me that Councillor John Wood, a current representative of the of the area, has been involved in a car crash whilst returning from a family celebration. Currently a patient in South Tyneside Hospital, Councillor Wood has a chipped “third vertebrae”. Mr Khan asked me to post on his concerns for Mr Woods well being, and his hopes that he makes a full recovery.
Naturally it is a pleasure to do so. I know that many Councillors’ follow the posts on this site, so I am sure the well wishes will get passed on.
It is good to see that despite the rough and tumble of politics, there still exists people who are prepared to put things to one side and adopt a compassionate approach.
Naturally it is a pleasure to do so. I know that many Councillors’ follow the posts on this site, so I am sure the well wishes will get passed on.
It is good to see that despite the rough and tumble of politics, there still exists people who are prepared to put things to one side and adopt a compassionate approach.
MONEY MONEY MONEY (2)
MEMO TO:
MR ADAM CROZIER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
ROYAL MAIL
Dear Mr Crozier
Below I have outlined the position that the Royal Post finds itself in since you have taken over as Chief Executive:
1. Royal Mail has just faced the worst strike for 20 years.
2. A back log of 200 million letters and parcels.
3. The loss of 45,000 jobs
4. Closure of 4500 post offices
5. 2500 further closures to follow
6. Despite a virtual monopoly, Royal Mail has experienced a 33% drop in profits
I am therefore in a position to offer you the following remuneration package:
1. A 26% pay rise
2. Package total of £1.25 million
3. A performance bonus of £469,000
4. A pensions bonus of £158,000
5. A pay increase ten times the amount you gave other staff.
Further I am able to offer other directors, particularly those involved directly with the protracted strike, the following:
1. Bonuses totalling £1.5 million
2. A 50% increase on last years amount
Mr Alan Cook, Managing Director, will receive the following amounts before he begins his next programme of closures:
1. £165,000 bonus on top of his £265,000 salary
I have timed this announcement to coincide with the 2.9% pay rise that all other workers will receive. As they hear this news, there ballot papaers on our latest offer will land on their doorsteps.
Best wishes for the coming year, and I hope you can once again deliver such levels of success.
Yours sincerely
Mr Allan Leighton
Royal Mail Chairman
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/01/ncrozier101.xml
MR ADAM CROZIER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
ROYAL MAIL
Dear Mr Crozier
Below I have outlined the position that the Royal Post finds itself in since you have taken over as Chief Executive:
1. Royal Mail has just faced the worst strike for 20 years.
2. A back log of 200 million letters and parcels.
3. The loss of 45,000 jobs
4. Closure of 4500 post offices
5. 2500 further closures to follow
6. Despite a virtual monopoly, Royal Mail has experienced a 33% drop in profits
I am therefore in a position to offer you the following remuneration package:
1. A 26% pay rise
2. Package total of £1.25 million
3. A performance bonus of £469,000
4. A pensions bonus of £158,000
5. A pay increase ten times the amount you gave other staff.
Further I am able to offer other directors, particularly those involved directly with the protracted strike, the following:
1. Bonuses totalling £1.5 million
2. A 50% increase on last years amount
Mr Alan Cook, Managing Director, will receive the following amounts before he begins his next programme of closures:
1. £165,000 bonus on top of his £265,000 salary
I have timed this announcement to coincide with the 2.9% pay rise that all other workers will receive. As they hear this news, there ballot papaers on our latest offer will land on their doorsteps.
Best wishes for the coming year, and I hope you can once again deliver such levels of success.
Yours sincerely
Mr Allan Leighton
Royal Mail Chairman
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/01/ncrozier101.xml
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