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Jan 8 2010, 09:31 AM
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I have just seen a tractor with a small trailer of grit/salt for the paths in Newbury high street. Then I see a whole truck of the same in the new Council building in West Street and they are clearing and salting the WHOLE car park at the back of the building, surely this cannot be a priority?
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Jan 8 2010, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE (Nelly @ Jan 8 2010, 09:31 AM) I have just seen a tractor with a small trailer of grit/salt for the paths in Newbury high street. Then I see a whole truck of the same in the new Council building in West Street and they are clearing and salting the WHOLE car park at the back of the building, surely this cannot be a priority? They give themselves priority!! Must not get sued if anyone slips on their piece of land!! Sod the rest of us just trying to get out of our homes!! They have thousands in 106 money untouched, employ some Temps to clear the paths!!
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Jan 8 2010, 11:39 AM
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QUOTE (Nelly @ Jan 8 2010, 09:31 AM) I have just seen a tractor with a small trailer of grit/salt for the paths in Newbury high street. Then I see a whole truck of the same in the new Council building in West Street and they are clearing and salting the WHOLE car park at the back of the building, surely this cannot be a priority? Was there a WBC logo on it? I would have thought they'd have used a private company to do their land as they should be using their own vehicles to clear public roads, not their own car parks. I certainly hope they have the common sense not to use their own vehicles to do their land...
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Jan 8 2010, 12:52 PM
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QUOTE (Rupert @ Jan 8 2010, 10:44 AM) They have thousands in 106 money untouched, employ some Temps to clear the paths!! 106 can't be used for clearing snow and ice.
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Jan 8 2010, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Jan 8 2010, 12:52 PM) 106 can't be used for clearing snow and ice. It just backs up Noobree's comment, there too many whingers posting uninformed comments
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Jan 8 2010, 01:05 PM
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QUOTE (Rupert @ Jan 8 2010, 12:21 AM) Helped myself to salt from the bin outside Council Offices!! I need to get in and out of my property and make the path safe outside my house. Plenty left in the bin, go help yourselves!! Then you are a thief! Also encouraging others I see.
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Jan 8 2010, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE (Rupert @ Jan 8 2010, 10:44 AM) They give themselves priority!! Must not get sued if anyone slips on their piece of land!! Sod the rest of us just trying to get out of our homes!! They have thousands in 106 money untouched, employ some Temps to clear the paths!! QUOTE (Iommi @ Jan 8 2010, 12:52 PM) 106 can't be used for clearing snow and ice. QUOTE (Andy @ Jan 8 2010, 01:02 PM) It just backs up Noobree's comment, there too many whingers posting uninformed comments Oh and an ignorant thief at that!
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Jan 8 2010, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jan 8 2010, 08:39 AM) I would answer your question Hugh but I really don't have to justify what I saw with my two eyes to a twit like you. So in summary if you were on fire I would not urinate on you to put you out. QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jan 8 2010, 09:02 AM) As I said - I don't care Hugh what you think or actually what a lot of the users think on this forum anymore after the rubbish and personal attackes that I have had to put up with on this forum recently. I'll say what I like when I like and whether people choose to believe me is no longer important to me. Especially eejits like you. - Anyway I'm working now so won't be posting. Enjoy the rest of your worthless day. TD&H Do you really have to be so rude to Hugh? I and I'm sure many others would also like to know where and when the alleged ticketing took place as quite frankly I dont believe you.
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Jan 8 2010, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jan 8 2010, 01:15 PM) I and I'm sure many others would also like to know where and when the alleged ticketing took place as quite frankly I dont believe you. Believe it or not, that's what he's paid for. The signs are still visible but unless the road markings are visible, it will be a waste of time issuing the ticket anyway as the council would probably have to revoke the penalty. I'm not sure that within their job description will be a clause which allows them to assist stranded motorists but if they are just walking the streets, then they might just as well be pulled in.
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Jan 8 2010, 02:01 PM
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It was just a normal yellow flat bed lorry, the car park is now lovely and clear with all of 4 cars in it, shame they did not go around to the front of the building and do the pavements leading up to the building too!
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Jan 8 2010, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jan 8 2010, 01:15 PM) TD&H
Do you really have to be so rude to Hugh?
I and I'm sure many others would also like to know where and when the alleged ticketing took place as quite frankly I dont believe you. Hi Bill1 - Good. believe me if you like, believe me if you don't. I'm not going to be rude to you as I have respect for you. I don't have respect for Hugh and for that reason I would not ever respond to any of his vitrolic attacks any more. If he respcted me and were 'polite' I may have had a different atttiude but I don't really give a s**t anymore about this forum. P. By the way Hugh I have been at work since 5.30am and deserve my break to type this. So do one!
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Jan 8 2010, 04:57 PM
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QUOTE (Exhausted @ Jan 8 2010, 01:47 PM) Believe it or not, that's what he's paid for. The signs are still visible but unless the road markings are visible, it will be a waste of time issuing the ticket anyway as the council would probably have to revoke the penalty. I'm not sure that within their job description will be a clause which allows them to assist stranded motorists but if they are just walking the streets, then they might just as well be pulled in. I believe that they have told to be much more lenient over Christmas and during this weather and I doubt they'll do anyone unless they appear to be intentionally taking the preverbial. I've also seen a few helping direct traffic, especially areas with inclines etc.
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Jan 8 2010, 05:56 PM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jan 8 2010, 08:39 AM) I would answer your question Hugh but I really don't have to justify what I saw with my two eyes to a twit like you. So in summary if you were on fire I would not urinate on you to put you out. How rude, he's only asked for details about your questionable claim.
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Jan 8 2010, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE (Jeven @ Jan 8 2010, 04:57 PM) I've also seen a few helping direct traffic, especially areas with inclines etc. I saw one just before Christmas directing traffic away from the Kennet Centre multi-storey; although CEOs have no more authority than you or I to direct traffic.
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Jan 8 2010, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE (Berkshirelad @ Jan 8 2010, 06:20 PM) I saw one just before Christmas directing traffic away from the Kennet Centre multi-storey; although CEOs have no more authority than you or I to direct traffic. Which was just being helpful - so what if they have no authority. Presumably anyone who decided they weren't going to be 'bossed about' just ended up with a pointless journey into a full car park! So in reality a good use of time - arguably freeing up Police to 'catch criminals' and not 'ticketing innocent motorists'. Sorry to be a kill joy - but isn't that what we've been asking for?
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