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Oct 22 2011, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ Oct 22 2011, 08:08 PM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) Where is the referendum on an elected Mayor we were promised for September? Was that from our local councils? Then don't hold your breath as they say...... ![rolleyes.gif](style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) They probably have found out they won't get the answer they wanted?
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Oct 22 2011, 07:54 PM
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Yeah, where is it???????!!!
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Oct 23 2011, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ Oct 23 2011, 10:43 AM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) If you already have the required signatures and feel so strongly, why delay? Many of those signatories may not be valid come the time - people changing their mind/moving away etc. Other will be denied the opportunity to participate. Why discuss with the two Spawn of Satan? What is it to do with them? I very much doubt they will be keen to aid progress.... Neither want a mayor, but the level of signatures has now been reached and I'd rather try and agree a timeframe than just stick it in. There may be a way to have the referendum and then implement the mayor model (if agreed) at the next election. I'm not sure if that is possible, which is why I will be speaking to them and some of the council officers etc. My belief is that the matyor model is more effective annd accountable, and that view is one championed by the Prime Minister. He believe every unitary should have an elected mayor, so what are the current members scared of? I think if I remember correctly, the Conservative Party position (locally) is that it risks introducing personality into politics!!!
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Oct 23 2011, 10:41 AM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ Oct 23 2011, 11:29 AM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) Waffle.
Your tactic seems ( to me) to keep the debate live as long as possible, and not to deliver the referendum That's your view and you are entitled to it.
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Oct 23 2011, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ Oct 23 2011, 11:29 AM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) Waffle.
Your tactic seems ( to me) to keep the debate live as long as possible, and not to deliver the referendum Indeed. Your question, "What were the other campaigns?" was avoided also.
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Oct 23 2011, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE (Richard Garvie @ Oct 23 2011, 11:26 AM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) Neither want a mayor, but the level of signatures has now been reached and I'd rather try and agree a timeframe than just stick it in. There may be a way to have the referendum and then implement the mayor model (if agreed) at the next election. I'm not sure if that is possible, which is why I will be speaking to them and some of the council officers etc.
My belief is that the matyor model is more effective annd accountable, and that view is one championed by the Prime Minister. He believe every unitary should have an elected mayor, so what are the current members scared of? I think if I remember correctly, the Conservative Party position (locally) is that it risks introducing personality into politics!!! Perhaps I misread but I thought the council had taken the position of not talking to you?
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Oct 23 2011, 01:39 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Oct 23 2011, 02:37 PM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) There is another thread on this Forum wondering what's going on? Looking at all the negativity anyone with any spark of an idea gets, its hardly surprising is it? The labour Party (and I'm no supporter) might have a few problems right now - but at least its supporters are off their a**** getting things moving. Things won't be moving until March 2014 at the earliest, as far as this is concerned.
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Oct 23 2011, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE (user23 @ Oct 23 2011, 02:39 PM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) Things won't be moving until March 2014 at the earliest, as far as this is concerned. I'm sure it won't. Wars when they start are said to be over by Christmas, but usually take far longer. That doesn't stop the planning or the fighting.
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Oct 23 2011, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE (user23 @ Oct 23 2011, 02:39 PM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) Things won't be moving until March 2014 at the earliest, as far as this is concerned. Would this have anything to do with how efficient our local authorities are and how quickly they proceed with important matters perhaps? Especially if they are against the proposal?
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Oct 23 2011, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ Oct 23 2011, 05:52 PM) ![*](style_images/NWN/post_snapback.gif) No.... as I understand it the decision is purely a tactical one by Richard. Is this the case Richard? What are the reasons for the delay then? This contagion of breaking promises and election pledges has not spread from the Tory and LibLiars to the Newbury Labour Party surely?
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