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Feb 26 2017, 03:05 AM
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QUOTE (blackdog @ Feb 25 2017, 11:03 PM) If they wait for a few years there will be 3,000+ more homes paying the precept - a big increase in income without raising the precept. Though they might then have to start providing some actual public services rather than just milking the proles for vanity projects so the precept will go up soon enough. Dipping into reserves to mask the present embarrassment is pretty shabby.
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Feb 26 2017, 07:07 AM
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QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ Feb 26 2017, 03:05 AM) Though they might then have to start providing some actual public services rather than just milking the proles for vanity projects so the precept will go up soon enough. Dipping into reserves to mask the present embarrassment is pretty shabby. At least the myth that parish councils aren't political is now totally shattered. The elimination reserves to preserve even 'nice to have' projects must be LibDem policy So, then, no reason at all for any Library cuts, why aren't the LibDims screaming at WBC to empty their reserves? .....and why isn't the District Auditor taking much more of an interest. Yet another expensive dead watchdog.
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Feb 26 2017, 07:11 AM
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QUOTE (blackdog @ Feb 25 2017, 11:03 PM) If they wait for a few years there will be 3,000+ more homes paying the precept - a big increase in income without raising the precept. Yes, classic West Berkshire behaviour in fact. P*** money away before its in the bank and then complain that new homes are severely damaging the infrastructure.
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Feb 26 2017, 12:30 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Feb 26 2017, 07:07 AM) At least the myth that parish councils aren't political is now totally shattered. The elimination reserves to preserve even 'nice to have' projects must be LibDem policy So, then, no reason at all for any Library cuts, why aren't the LibDims screaming at WBC to empty their reserves?
.....and why isn't the District Auditor taking much more of an interest. Yet another expensive dead watchdog. The elimination of reserves and disosal of assets seems to be all part of the Govt's austerity process. Personally I think WBC should be using reserves and, if possible, borrowing, to fill the temporary gap in funding.
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Feb 26 2017, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE (blackdog @ Feb 26 2017, 12:30 PM) The elimination of reserves and disosal of assets seems to be all part of the Govt's austerity process. Personally I think WBC should be using reserves and, if possible, borrowing, to fill the temporary gap in funding. I agree. The Tories are using the situation to reduce expectation on public services so what we lose now we will never see again. Don't worry though, there are no cuts at the Town Council, so while we might lose respite care for disabled children, adult mental health services, school transport, and a library service, we'll always have those essentials like a fur-robed ceremonial mayor.
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Feb 26 2017, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE (blackdog @ Feb 26 2017, 12:30 PM) The elimination of reserves and disosal of assets seems to be all part of the Govt's austerity process. Personally I think WBC should be using reserves and, if possible, borrowing, to fill the temporary gap in funding. Quite agree with all that and it makes Greenham's decision even worse. Crass and irresponsible.
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Feb 26 2017, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ Feb 26 2017, 02:03 PM) I agree. The Tories are using the situation to reduce expectation on public services so what we lose now we will never see again.
Don't worry though, there are no cuts at the Town Council, so while we might lose respite care for disabled children, adult mental health services, school transport, and a library service, we'll always have those essentials like a fur-robed ceremonial mayor. Yes and a lovely new cafe in Victoria Park, who needs stuffy libraries in the suburbs anyway?
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Feb 26 2017, 04:08 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Feb 26 2017, 02:28 PM) Yes and a lovely new cafe in Victoria Park, who needs stuffy libraries in the suburbs anyway? Don't forget the nice new splash pad and it's bacteria filled water! That may be used by the homeless etc for having a thorough wash! See care in the community is what our ermine robed council are about. Don't know why everyone keeps mocking them? We are spreading false news no doubt sad!
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Feb 27 2017, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Feb 26 2017, 08:04 PM) Didn't they cash in half their reserves and remove the neighbourhood wardens to achieve it? No -wrong council.
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Feb 28 2017, 09:54 AM
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QUOTE (Cognosco @ Feb 26 2017, 04:08 PM) Don't forget the nice new splash pad and it's bacteria filled water! That may be used by the homeless etc for having a thorough wash! See care in the community is what our ermine robed council are about. Don't know why everyone keeps mocking them? We are spreading false news no doubt sad! What a lovely post. You must be a really nice person.
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Feb 28 2017, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Feb 28 2017, 09:54 AM) What a lovely post.
You must be a really nice person. Just send em round yours for a bath then?
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Feb 28 2017, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Feb 28 2017, 09:54 AM) What a lovely post.
You must be a really nice person. Do you mean as nice as the people who think flagpoles and dressing up are more important than services for disabled kids?
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Feb 28 2017, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Feb 28 2017, 03:05 PM) Do you mean as nice as the people who think flagpoles and dressing up are more important than services for disabled kids? just as nice. maybe Cossie is one.
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Feb 28 2017, 03:24 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Feb 28 2017, 09:54 AM) What a lovely post.
You must be a really nice person. Irony alert missed.
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Feb 28 2017, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Feb 28 2017, 09:54 AM) What a lovely post.
You must be a really nice person. Oh I do despair! You once stated you were not associated with any of our local authorities but by your reply it shows the complete lack of understanding of irony so superbly suitable me thinks!
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Feb 28 2017, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Feb 28 2017, 09:54 AM) What a lovely post.
You must be a really nice person. Why so hot under the collar - is the ermine itching?
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Feb 28 2017, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ Feb 28 2017, 07:18 PM) Why so hot under the collar - is the ermine itching? Ermine? Or weasel? Stoataly different you know.
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Feb 28 2017, 08:18 PM
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QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ Feb 28 2017, 07:18 PM) Why so hot under the collar - is the ermine itching? you think that was hot?
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