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Hi Sinbad
Unfortunately it doesn’t quite work like that. These politicians have one main focus of interest. Getting re-elected. I have no doubt they will have met with the objectives and locals and given them their full support. I have seen this happen. They may not even be that averse personally to approving the scheme, but if they feel that it could hurt their chances if re-election they will support the objection.
The appeal will be handled by different people who will then approve the decision. In my view this is all about optics.
Let me give an example of similar political interference.
I was tasked with the closure of a secondary school, which is a long and complicated process, involving huge public consultation. Inevitably county council members get involved and so do MPs. The MP made many vociferous public declarations of support for the local community who wanted the school to remain open. He then made an appointment to see me.
This particular MP was the Leader of the House at the time. A General Election was in the offing. The conversation went something along these lines:
MP “Look I e seen all the research you’ve done and I can see this makes perfect sense, but could we perhaps shelve it for now and look at it again after the GE?”
Not all are like this of course, but this person was purely motivated by his own political ends. We did consider the request, for about 5 mins then ploughed on regardless with our plans.
This sadly is how politics often works.
I m not and was never a Planning Officer. I did however work closely with planners on the new school building programme in a midlands county. I was at that time a senior officer in Children’s Services.
I don’t know much about what happened yesterday, but to clarify, if there has been an abuse of process as some allege then there will be a formal complaints procedure for SCC, if that route were unsuccessful then the Local Government Ombudsman deals with the next stage.
However, just because we do not agree with the decision Is not grounds for complaint. As for someone mentioning calling the police, dear me.
It is highly unlikely any “law” has been broken. Ultimately, under current planning law the Council’s Planning Committee make the decision, within the guidelines. If they ignored the legislation governing that decision then the LG Ombudsman should be able to rule on this.
I think the best thing to do is await the appeal. Unfortunately many Elected Members are just as nimby as their constituents, and I’m afraid Tory Councils tend, in my experience, to be the worst of a bad bunch.
It does beggar belief, when the country is in such perilous financial position, that a project like this should be refused permission. Too many fat cat city boys living in Surrey I’m afraid. Yet another example of the small minded nimbyism that has spread across this country. Sadly they are supported by a broken planning which is clearly unfit for purpose.
ATB
Max
Just a quickly. Bought just £4K of these 2 weeks ago, purely a short investment awaiting the buyout. I quite liked the Pirate stuff, but any notion that this is a “great BB” for any real debate or information is just laughable. Spent all evening reading today’s messages, and there are probably a handful that have anything that is going to help any investor.
What is rife here is the football supporter mentality, coupled with people who are totally unable to construct a reasoned argument and go straight into personal abuse mode.
Once these BBS become an echo chamber for those who have “been here since 0.5p”, and cannot bare to hear anything that doesn’t fit in with their own narrow narrative, they lose any real value.
Childish doesn’t cut it, most 10 year olds have a better grasp of constructing a reading Ed argument than some of the disrupters here. By disrupters, I don’t mean people who pop up from time to time with a contrarian view, but those who immediately respond with abuse and accusations.
Listen to everyone’s view, and make your own mind up. I’ve seen people crucified for their views, only to be proved right, while life savings were wiped out because people could not accept they were wrong.
We can all learn from one another, it’s not the new folk that are a danger, but those who try to silence them.
I will keep an eye out here until the ship reaches its destination. Wis I’d had more to put in, but am heavily committed in GGP.
ATB to everyone who owns EUA shares!
Max
You don’t need to think too hard to see that a huge bubble funded by unprecedented money printing in the US and the EU is all that supporting the current stock market.
Those printing presses are currently almost in fire they are running at speeds they were not designed for. However, eventually they will stop. The bubble will burst, the music will stop and if you haven’t got a seat you are fckd. I’d be very surprised if the FTSe or the Dow could support a level anywhere above half their current value.
Imho There will be a correction, it will be brutal. But just imagine what will happen to the POG if that comes to pass.
ATB
Max
Bamps
Sounds great to me ( an afternoon out with grandkids). I was with nine in Canada for 3 months, but had to cut that short. I got the very last flight out of Calgary on 20th March. I should be going back around now. No idea when I’ll see my family again. Greatland is a minor distraction for me, which I would dearly swap for the certainty if seeing my family again.
Spy
I agree. I don’t know what sort of “recruitment company” Napthaman is running, but i di have extensive experience of hiring at middle management and senior positions, preparing JDs etc and in almost all case it is common to share further information with those who apply.
JungleJane, please take no offence from those who immediately doubt your word. Welcome, and please keep posting.
ATB
Max
Thirdman
Let’s agree that GH probably does know what the drilling results at the other targets are showing. Why would someone with such an awesome reputation for honesty and integrity, give us all those positive comments if he knew there was bad news. There is no logic in that. Over thinking things in a news vacuum, is where wild and damaging rumours begin. I trust GH, and I’m pretty sure there is a good reason why results have not yet been forthcoming.
ATB
Max
Dodge,
Not getting old. You’re just appreciating a share on AIM that shows stability through its steady rises and periods of consolidation.
ATB
Max
Sounds like Trump’s glove puppet. When Americans like him start talking about “socialism” being a threat to society, they mean things like free universal healthcare etc. The USA is a busted flush. A society scared of its own shadow.
ATB
Max
Spinrock
That brought back some great memories. Not heard “chumping” for years. I’m guessing, like me, you grew up in Yorkshire? I was born in the place between Leeds and Bradford made famous by Children in Need! ;-)
ATB
Max
TomE
Only brought it up because we all had to go through the same bull**** last week, when you then promised not to rise to the bait.
The way you have responded to me only proves you have learnt nothing. Why not cash in and go invest somewhere else. You could join another BB and boar the ar*e of everyone there with your childish prickliness. Time for bed now, mummy is getting your jim jams and cocoa.
TomE
I think you said the same last week, about not responding to the taunts of others, but you just don’t seem to be able to help yourself. Why not just filter them? They only do it because they know it winds you up.
Can’t believe that last paragraph mirrors conversations that I was having with 10 year olds when I was teaching 40 years ago, and before your lack of self control gets the better of you that was also aimed at the rest of the children here.
“If you can’t play nicely you’ll have to stay in at playtime”. “If you haven’t got anything nice to say, best say nothing”.
All the very best to you TomE and the others ( not Fallen, regardless of Paddy’s forgiveness). “Let’s all play nicely together now, and if you can’t then just keep away from each other”.
:-)))