So, let's just clear things here. Are we saying that there is a local chap who sits un-elected on a publicly funded panel (who seem to meet in secret) and who gives out public funded contracts to his own private firm, whilst preventing other firms from entering their own plans? .....and, would this private firm be responsible for the cock-up at the library which resulted in a delayed opening?
So, let's just clear things here. Are we saying that there is a local chap who sits un-elected on a publicly funded panel (who seem to meet in secret) and who gives out public funded contracts to his own private firm, whilst preventing other firms from entering their own plans? .....and, would this private firm be responsible for the cock-up at the library which resulted in a delayed opening?
Let's cut to the chase...
Threep.
You are suggesting that the TCP has the power to give out contracts or commission schemes. They certainly do not and the fact that this architect sits on that committee does not provide a route to being instructed by them. My understanding is that the finance for the plans has been supplied by the Greenham Trust. They also have a place on that committee. Ummm. However, the whole thing is the dream of WBC as part of their vision and the TCP has only been consulted at a late date by WBC who in turn have set the embargo on any publicity. I would suppose that this has been a WBC scheme from start to finish, that they have got the Greenham trust to finance it and that between WBC and the Trust, they have instructed the architect. Smacks of an undesireable funny handshake deal which should be investigated. I think the TCP should set the record straight in the amount of their involvement or have they been sworn to secrecy in that direction as well.
Smacks of an undesirable funny handshake deal which should be investigated.
On that we can all agree.
It is interesting though that some who used to be quite 'chatty' about the workings of the TCP and others have now all clammed up. Why, it's almost like children being caught with their hand in the cookie jar being naughty.
If you listen carefully, you can just hear the unmistakable sound of Teflon jackets being put on...
The Council is run, not by Councillors or Council Officers, but by the minority interests of a few. No doubt our local MP has a view, I've already experienced how he stands up for the people he allegedly represents, though he's no worse in this than his Lib-Dem predecessor. If our representatives to our law-making assembly take no notice of our wishes, you can't expect anyone local not to follow his example. I suspect that our MP is as 'corrupt' as the rest of them. I do not accuse him of 'corruption', but I do accuse him of a complete lack of interest in the day-to-day problems of his constituents, and my opinion is that he is either part of the 'secret society' or at least is aware of it but knows his place...
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You are suggesting that the TCP has the power to give out contracts or commission schemes. They certainly do not and the fact that this architect sits on that committee does not provide a route to being instructed by them. My understanding is that the finance for the plans has been supplied by the Greenham Trust. They also have a place on that committee. Ummm. However, the whole thing is the dream of WBC as part of their vision and the TCP has only been consulted at a late date by WBC who in turn have set th ...
Oh, do grow up! Of course that's what the TCP is doing - QED. All the words in the world don't stop people seeing what goes on in front of them, actions speak louder than, and all that! The Greenham Trust - don't you think there are some shared players on these two allegedly disparate teams? (Pause for official denial).
Oh, do grow up! Of course that's what the TCP is doing - QED. All the words in the world don't stop people seeing what goes on in front of them, actions speak louder than, and all that! The Greenham Trust - don't you think there are some shared players on these two allegedly disparate teams? (Pause for official denial).
Yes to your final statement, the Greenham Trust give away money so they have everybody in their pocket but I would like to hear what evidence you have to support your opening statement.
.... I do accuse him of a complete lack of interest in the day-to-day problems of his constituents, ....
In my experience, not true. I am not a Tory, not a Lib Dem either. Richard B. has at least made First Great Western sit up and think - the early trains to London are more comfortable and just about keep to time. That wasn't just one lettter he kept on, and on, and on, and on...stayed with it when even the more robust (like me) were thinking it was a wasted cause. Similarly, he's been at Thames Water keeping the pressure on. He does actually listen and the proof of that is his responses are sometimes not what you want to hear. So, he'll get my vote even though I'm card carrying Labour Cooperative. Good man in a bad system.
Richard B. has at least made First Great Western sit up and think - the early trains to London are more comfortable and just about keep to time. That wasn't just one lettter he kept on, and on, and on, and on...stayed with it when even the more robust (like me) were thinking it was a wasted cause.
I'm not sure the problems are sorted. I used to take the 08:31, which is timetabled to get me into Reading about ten minutes before I start work. During a two week period at the end of last month, I was (at least 20 minutes) late on seven out of ten days, so I've had to get another train 45 minutes earlier. And that one rarely seems to run on time, either...
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