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The Matter Must Be opened publicily

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Written by A.J.Cobbler

Tuesday, 04 November 2008

Council Leader Andrew Eade

The Matter Must Be opened publicily

This matter must be opened publicly. I sense a threat to democracy which will not be investigated properly within the council. Keith Austin is fishing around for party advantage but, as his own party laid down the so called regulations about the town park, he too has much to answer for.

I believe that Councillor Allen tried to run with the fox as well as the hounds. That is why his long term supporters became angry with him. Dennis then started challenging the bureaucracy and was hung out to dry by his leader under pressure from senior officers covering their own backs as regards the C.R.B.fiasco. but also anxious to be rid of the man who was threatening the long term development plans for the park.

The Leader was helped in this by the cuckoo in the nest,Councillor Bentley, who appears to be taking over the leadership. This man changed parties at the last moment for personal advantage. He is opposed to allowing the Arena to remain as open space. Now he is cabinet member for Community and Leisure Services as well as most other matters.

This puts the future of the Arena and much of the park under considerable threat. The "Friends of the Park" had better think this through but without a council officer instructing them how to do it .

The Telford and Wrekin Conservatives, as a whole, should do some thinking and pretty damned soon as the matter could blow up in the party's face. Tom Biggins will not like this as he will be sabotaged by his own and the conveniently placed cuckoo.

On the other hand ,though a David come lately, Mr Wright,who now supports preserving the park ,will reap the political harvest.He may of course change course if Keith and the gang take over as a result of possible by-elections in the near future.

I say this because Keith wants to sell off the park to developers just as much as the cuckoo does. It was the cuckoo who said he would like a commercial complex with a restaurant built on the Arena so that he could dine out with his wife. I was sitting next to him when he said it. Hoop heard this as well ,also others who were there.

Andrew Eade told me that he had absolute confidence in Dennis when I questioned the latters position with regard to the fiasco in the park. He also told me that he personally would preserve the Arena and that Dennis was negotiating to formally preserve it.

I understood this to mean negotiating with the "Fields in Trust" so as to preserve it for future generations just as the Victorians had dedicated vast park areas in Bristol in the Nineteenth Century.However, it appears that the "Friends of the Park" believed village green status was on the cards. A degree of confusion in this I suspect. Confusion arising frm the fact that there were other considerations in the background.

The sinister removal of Councillor Allen raises a number of very pertinent questions. The position of the Shropshire Star being one of them. It was excellent in it's reporting of the penguin in the park fiasco. However, it must not give ,the probably wrong impression that it does not want to muddie the waters on the development issue.

The media can only preserve itself by fearlessly exposing democratic failures. We,as a whole pay for the paper.But we as a whole have a duty to protest at the way this matter of Dennis's sacking is being handled. Even the heavy handed visit to his house is very worrying. The public has a duty to itself to raise this issue and people should communicate their willingness to demand open debate and if necessary peacefully demonstrate about what appears to be an abuse of power. By small degrees a democracy dies. A.J.Cobbler.

Telford Council Watch Petition

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Council Leader Andrew Eade’s response to the Telford Council Watch Petion for residents to have a voice at full council and be allowed to speak was completely predictable.

This is a man on the ropes who is failing to maintain the most basic of his pre-election promises.

Cllr Eade refers to democratically elected representatives, in truth, this is the only access to Democracy we have, after that, the whole Telford and Wrekin Council set up is shrouded in secrecy and false promises.

Cllr Eade is prepared to speak about residents, both in the office where he feels walls don’t ears, but also at Full Council Meetings and will not allow them the Democratic right to reply.

Why?

Because he is willing for us to pay, but does not want us to have a say. This secrecy leads people to think he has something to hide.

If you have nothing to hide Councillor Eade, maintain your promise of allowing residents to have a panel at Full Council and bring the Whole Town Park issue into the open.

Despite a united front on the Town Centre, insiders are saying that The Hark Group have expressed concerns with how the issue is being handled.

Andrew Eade is still prepared to see huge chunks of land sold off for development and cannot take into account that the likes of Eastbourne have halted their plans because the current financial climate will not allow it to go ahead.

There needs to be patience and monitor the market and wait for an economic upturn.

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Thank you For Nothing Councillor Andrew Eade

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Written by johnfranklyn
Monday, 03 November 2008
Dear Councillor Andrew Eade, May I offer you a most sincere thank you, a most sincere thank you for nothing. During your Campaign of 2007 you made the following Headline and Confidence grabbing promises, An Open and Honest Council that responds to the Community You Said, The Conservative Group will bring to an end a Labour Administration that has become tired, defensive, dictatorial and out of touch with the needs, and expectations of a community that it supposedly represents. You said We will open Council thinking and decision making to work hand in glove with the Community and ensure a transparent debate on key issues that affect us all at the present time and in the future. Social and Health Care, the level and type of Housing development across the Borough, the Town Centre and Town Park Developments, the Green Network and the City Regions. You said You would review the allowances paid to many Councillors You Said We will be open and honest , open and up front You Said Will be prepared to work with anyone or any organisation that has the best interests of the Borough at heart. You said You would allow residents a voice at Full Council MP Mark Pritchard said he would push for Residents to have a voice and the ability to speak at planning meetings. You said This can be done, its simply a change in Constitution. Out of the many promises you made, you kept one, that was the review of Councillors allowances, you then voted to have them increased by approximately £132,000. I put it to you Councillor Andrew Eade, you made promises that you had no intention of keeping but chose to take every ounce of support you were offered, but had no intention of maintaining your pre election promises. Why are YOU so opposed to residents being allowed to speak at Full Council? Do you consider it to be Democratic that residents can be referred to covertly and by name, but not have the right to reply? Do you have so little faith in your own decisions and policies that you will not allow residents a voice and the ability to speak and debate? Who pays your allowances? Who pays officers Salaries? Who believed you? Who voted for you? The resident – the very people you are holding back from and not maintaining your promises to. Kind Regards John Franklyn www.telfordcouncilwatch.org.uk http://pet...0.gov.uk/CommunityPanel/ Are You happy that your views are being taken into account, if not, sign the Petition. Write comment (2 Comments) 2009-01-07 15:27:35 I\'ve been following this story for months now but don\'t really understand poli... 2008-11-18 22:06:38 John Totally agree Telford voted for change from the status quo, and the opport...
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Housing Summit / Sutton Hil

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Written by johnfranklyn
Monday, 03 November 2008
The Telford housing Summit is rapidly approaching and I must take the opportunity to thank MP David Wright, Cllr Richard Overton and their colleagues for the hard work they have put into arranging this. Many agencies and residents will be coming together to work on this vital topic, whilst we will attend pre meetings and the Housing Summit, it is only fair to acknowledge the sterling efforts and hard work put into arranging it and I offer my most sincere thanks for this work. We have to be honest and say there will be NO quick fix, not only because of the current financial climate, but also because of many wide ranging and far reaching issues. I feel we need to be aware, that is not about now, tomorrow or even next year, it is about addressing the needs of future generations, our children, grand children and beyond. This is a unique opportunity, not often afforded to a bog standard resident, but I intend to grab it with both hands whilst being polite, professional and given the chance to represent the resident. I am extremely keen to hear your views, ideas, concerns so that I can ensure they are put forward and addressed. It will be my privilege to do so. I also feel this Housing Summit presents another unique opportunity and it must be grabbed with both hands, this unique opportunity is to raise the profile further for Sutton Hill and similar areas. MP Iain Wright, MP Caroline Flint have previously declined my invitation to visit Sutton Hill, but I now firmly believe this Housing Summit presents an opportunity to raise their profile and set the scene in a visual manner of the Housing Summit. As this issue is a long game, I never replied to my letter from MP Iain Wright dated 12^th March 2008, but chose to wait for the right opportunity, I believe that opportunity now presents itself and have now grasped the opportunity sending the following email, my formal reply and sending another invitation to one of the few people that are ideally placed to actually do something. My email is as follows:- Dear Mr Ian Wright, I am contacting yourself with regards the Telford Housing Summit and feel it is vital that MP David Wright and his office must be congratulated for the hard work they have put into this. As you know, outside agencies will only see the final outcome but not the hours of work in the run up to it, naturally I am keen to ensure they receive the clearly deserved praise for their sterling efforts. I would like to address your letter to myself of 12^th March 2008 Ref:- P1/WR/006945/08 In which you say “Unfortunately existing commitments and the pressure of parliamentary business makes it impossible for either of us to accept your invitation to visit Sutton Hill at this time” You go on to say that “£2 million to replace the centre of Sutton Hill” I would now like to point out that these funds were initially directed to another area, that until 2007 was a Labour stronghold and is now a Conservative area. As it is, Sutton Hill was traditionally a Labour stronghold and the Conservatives are now holding a vital seat in this ward. This clearly indicates a swing away from Labour to the Conservatives and could see a considerable reduction in MP David Wrights Majority at the next general elections. This view has been further supported by the visit made by MP David Cameron, PPC Tom Biggins and the Council to which you refer who are a Conservative Majority. Whilst I believe this visit was nothing short of a photo opportunity for the Conservatives, it has to be said that the residents of this key area will see that it is Conservative members making all the right noises and moves at the right time, whilst Labour appear, again, to be leaving them to their own devices. The reality is, MP David Cameron and his party are not in a real position to do anything of substance and not in the position to affect real change. However, you are. As you and or your colleagues have confirmed attendance to the Telford Housing Summit I would now like to resubmit my invitation to you to view the Sutton Hill estate. As you know a video of the estate was placed on You Tube and you and your colleagues, including Mr.Brown received a copy. I would suggest you view that prior to your attendance. Ok, it would extend your visit by up to an hour, but aren’t the people of Telford and Sutton Hill now worthy of your time. My invitation, ie, this email will be placed into the public forum to display that a resident is maintaining the support previously offered to members of another community and I hope that you now accept my invitation. Kind Regards John Franklyn www.telfordcouncilwatch.org.uk 83 Queens Road, Donnington, Telford, TF2 8BZ, 01952 676990, 07856 572936. Write comment (0 Comments)

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