Charles Jillings, CEO of Utilico, energized by strong economic momentum across Latin America. Watch the video here.
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And I quote from openDemocracy,
When the Audit Commission was finally abolished in 2015, town and parish councils were rid of any public oversight or scrutiny , beyond the efforts of local democracy campaigners. This means that, if you wish to complain or ask questions, your only recourse is to tackle the offending council itself or go to the police. The first option is usually doomed, the second nuclear and, without compelling evidence of criminality, is equally futile.
Parish and town councils are not overseen by the government ombudsman, no standard of conduct exists for councillors or officials and no higher authority to which to appeal if you are dissatisfied. Town and parish councils are literally laws unto themselves. They set their own rules, with complaints against themselves being investigated by themselves and, if they so decide, can banish you from view as a vexatious complainant.
The councilor that couldn't even turn his microphone on should be posted on YouTube saying this person is actually allowed to make important decisions on planning he'd be a laughing stock!
Most councillors are a joke , year 1 intelligence , watched the meeting today at the start, not a single suggestion to the company that made any sense, imported oil is quite often produced by fracking and they’re happy with that, the true cost of green energy without Government input is well over $100 equivalent BOI , but I don’t think they have the brains to understand these things, I really don’t know where we go from here other than ask the travelling community, am really angry at the moment that these type of people are voted into important positions.
Tully crow, I posted about that earlier with my experience. We had to go back with altered plans with what the council had said needed doing and yet some STILL said they didn't like what we had changed even though they were the ones who told us to make them! Knew immediately when those comments came out of their mouths that they were going to try and vote it down as they just didn't want it approved regardless of that it met the criteria. Only councillor I actually respected said she didn't like it but we did what we asked and therefore couldn't vote against it.
I have just watched the next planning meeting, it was due to be rejected but the legal advisor said, and I quote.
"We can not keep refusing applications with no legal basis to do so otherwise we are all going to be in an awful lot of trouble"
The planning was approved. She knows that the ukog application had no legal grounds for refusal.
I have dealt with planners in the past as have some other family members who have a lot more money than me! These people today believe it or not are just typical of any planning committee throughout the land. These Councillors are literally terrified of what to say to their neighbours so consequently they vote against any serious application. They don't care what it costs as they aren't personally picking up the bill, would be different if they did.
Mind you...these ones today were special, they looked like they mostly belonged in a home for the mentally bewildered.
UKOG will win comfortably in the appeal, but it will take many months.
The highways agency (a public body) is very unlikely to sue Surrey Council (a public body)
Surely the highway agency could also take them to court as they approved the application?
How many weeks does it take to appeal?
northfork - 'Another delay for UKOG which was not the fault of SS.'
But don't you know that according to the Eggcup Idiots everything is the fault of SS. Incompetent councillors, XR invading the site, Covid-19, BLM riots and anything else you care to mention.
At least SS can use the delay as an excuse for a placing to fund his next bonus
Spot on northfolk
Right I have had my PG tips. Can`t believe I watched that for 5 hours. I hope SS sues them for costs and lost future business.
Why can`t we shareholders sue for loss of value and future losses, as in lost production time due to delay. If I sound bitter, its because as said earlier this country is plagued with incompetence. If they lose the appeal, whenever that might be, they should pay out of their salaries, not the rate payers.
I might sound childish but there was no good reason put forward to stop the application.
Another delay for UKOG which was not the fault of SS.
I missed the bit about the wife being consulted but it should be reported to SCC as a breach of process.
IS THAT EVEN LEGAL?
Never thought I would watch such comedy gold, especially the husband and wife double act.
They should be sued individually for misconduct imo
the HAVOC occurs so much that it warrants an independent investigation into the way Councils conduct themselves when it comes to nationally important decisions that affect the UK taxpayer - we are being treated like buffoons by baboons.
Theres something wrong in that the council do not liten to there paid council of lawers a d special plannning advisers, if in law they cannot prove a ything wrong with the application they should not be allowed to reject a lawful application, i would sue the council ontop of appeal for there a tions.NOT IN MY BACK YARD BRIGADE.They had no intention from the onset of approval for this.SHAMBLES.
Its all about shifting the blame, they know if they lose an appeal it wont be them making the decision and don't care it will cost the council thousands of £'s that could be used elsewhere. Had the same with another council after a planning meeting got deferred, the chairman on many occasions stated we have been down this route before, they appeal we lose and costs as money. Fortunately the planning went through but only just. Disgraceful behaviour costing tax payer's and PI's £ all in the name of politics..
THE LEGAL REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION FOR THE REASONS FOR REFUSAL AFTER THE VOTE could leave the councillors paying for some of the costs themselves if the meeting is shown to be incorrectly run, particularly the final voting fiasco. Shares now moving up as people realise the nakedness of the council if it comes to court. IMHO GLA
Perhaps Councillors who 'knowingly' make a decision which will be lost on appeal should shoulder the financial cost of the appeal if it goes against them. They would think twice about going against their own planners advice! No problem if it's not my money at risk, big problem if it is.
Apologies. It will cost their council tax payers, not them.
It will cost them £200-400k, but at least the councillors can hold their heads high in the local boulangerie and at the Waitrose fish counter.
I am absolutely appalled at what I have just witnessed in this country..people unable to use technology, another with his wifes input etc etc. How can that have been legal...local experts and their own committees ignored...substantial grounds for appeal and as one officer said it will cost them dearly.