Helen Ainsworth - News Editor of Newbury Sound radio station. We're running a story this morning about Brian Burgess considering running for MP because of the rate at which Newbury is changing "beyond all belief". Tell us do you agree with his comments? Click through this link to read more and leave us your thoughts. http://www.newburysound.co.uk/is-newbury-changing-i-5174.php
Helen Ainsworth - News Editor of Newbury Sound radio station. We're running a story this morning about Brian Burgess considering running for MP because of the rate at which Newbury is changing "beyond all belief". Tell us do you agree with his comments? Click through this link to read more and leave us your thoughts. http://www.newburysound.co.uk/is-newbury-changing-i-5174.php
Wow!!
Someone speaking out at last!
Well done Brian, you certainly have my vote and the rest of my families votes.
These 'lovely Market Towns' survive in people's imaginations.... Time marches on.... We can't live in a chocolate box cover forever
Have to agree with this. I think that majority of people either like the way the town is headed, or don't care. There is a very vocal minority (IMO) on here that voice their displeasure with how the town is changing, but I suspect that there would be little voter support for someone who would base their election campaign on wanting to change Newbury back into the quaint market town that it may (or may not) have been years ago.
Also, I'd be interested to know how Brian pledges to do this. I don't think there would be much support for allowing cars to drive down and park on Northbrook street during the day, or any of the other things that people seem to so fondly remember on here.
I have to say though, that I have a great deal of respect for anyone who takes action over something they are unhappy about, rather than just complaining on here like most of us.
I'd vote for Brian Burgess, the Lib Dems and the Tories have let me down (they are same; although council tax hasn't risen so steeply under the Tories). Time for someone else to shatter my illusions of local democracy.
You cannot have it all ways. We keep saying Newbury is this little quaint, original, market town. Little market towns are not a priority for decent transport, quick pot hole repairs or snow clearance. We have changed whether we like it or not so lets make the most of it and get the respect we deserve. Park Way development is here to stay so lets make it a success. Wholeheartedly agree we should campaign against the things we disagree with before they become reality, such as the park project.
I would vote for anyone with similar views to Doncasters Mayor who, on being elected, slashed public spending (including his own salary), axed pointless council non-jobs and banned the word 'diversity'.
I'd vote for Brian Burgess, the Lib Dems and the Tories have let me down (they are same; although council tax hasn't risen so steeply under the Tories). Time for someone else to shatter my illusions of local democracy.
I believe Brian is thinking of standing as MP not at a local level. However the same applies regarding the parties. We need an area for the protest vote to go. A lot of people are I believe disillusioned about the current system and failure to deliver or even give an honest reply to a question - hence the low turnout at election time!!
A dozen or so of yays or nays will not provide a qualified mandate for more or less change. The vast majority of people in Newbury, or indeed, West Berkshire, don't really care. Pedestrianisation has been OK, but has cost a shocking amount of tax payers money and was poorly managed and implemented. The cinema, while quite popular is an ugly boil on the landscape, and in my view an inappropriate use of public money. With Park View, I see that as the project that will condemn the traditional retail places, rather like in Basingstoke. This despite and decline in the use and need for the high-street.
Have to agree with this. I think that majority of people either like the way the town is headed, or don't care. There is a very vocal minority (IMO) on here that voice their displeasure with how the town is changing, but I suspect that there would be little voter support for someone who would base their election campaign on wanting to change Newbury back into the quaint market town that it may (or may not) have been years ago.
Also, I'd be interested to know how Brian pledges to do this. I don't think there would be much support for allowing cars to drive down and park on Northbrook street during the day, or any of the other things that people seem to so fondly remember on here.
I have to say though, that I have a great deal of respect for anyone who takes action over something they are unhappy about, rather than just complaining on here like most of us.
Spot on. Let's not forget the "stop the vision" candidates finished 5th and 6th out of 6th when they stood in Northcroft Ward. What would his policies be? Only horse and carts allowed in town? Those not in wellies barred from entering? Exactly how do you make a town of 30,000+ people "quaint" in the 21st century?
I'd hope Brian does stand though as local democracy needs this sort of thing, I wouldn't bet on him getting his deposit back though as there would be little support for a "Keep Newbury in the 1900s" type campaign he seems to be set to run, amongst the general populace of Newbury.
Certainly anyone who's tried to eat out recently will know that Newbury is more popular than ever and turning people away because they make the place less "quaint" makes barmy business sense.
So the answer is yes, Newbury is changing for the better and as it must to survive.
Spot on. Let's not forget the "stop the vision" candidates finished 5th and 6th out of 6th when they stood in Northcroft Ward. What would his policies be? Only horse and carts allowed in town? Those not in wellies barred from entering? Exactly how do you make a town of 30,000+ people "quaint" in the 21st century?
I'd hope Brian does stand though as local democracy needs this sort of thing, I wouldn't bet on him getting his deposit back though as there would be little support for a "Keep Newbury in the 1900s" type campaign he seems to be set to run, amongst the general populace of Newbury.
Certainly anyone who's tried to eat out recently will know that Newbury is more popular than ever and turning people away because they make the place less "quaint" makes barmy business sense.
So the answer is yes, Newbury is changing for the better and as it must to survive.
Your usual spiel from you copy of the WBC handbook.
I am sure Brian would not expect his deposit returned - standing on a single issue will not get votes in national or local elections- Indeed if someone stood for the pro 2025 /WBC vision they would get even less - perhaps you will put your money where your mouth is and stand against Brian!! That would make a nice side contest!! But I am sure you know that your statements are such rubbish as to fool no-one but yourself.
As for your comment of Newbury changing for the better it is just a matter of opinion of you and a few others. I think there are more with opposite opinion as is apparent by the balance of comment on this and other websites provided by local media!!
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