9 March (Part 1) - Correspondents’ comments
From the postbag…
I’ve viewed your photos from today,
quick question … why is the high street one way for 6-7 weeks? I can’t see any works that would
prevent it remaining two way in that time.
Nor me. There’s a few paving slabs stacked on the road but they could easily be put elsewhere.
Whilst I generally despise all politicians I have to say that I've been
impressed by Michael Tarrant who gets out with his camera taking pictures of pot
holes and graffiti and Steve Hall is well known to be a residents’ champion
against London and Quadrant housing and the Council. So you should remember that
they aren’t all bad. Well done on your website - it has opened my eyes.
I’ve not done a roll call but I would guess that the really bad councillors in Bexley
number no more than 15. There are several who never get a mention on Bonkers and
another bunch who have never had a bad word said about them, Steven Hall among
them. Michael Tarrant can get carried away with his busy-bodying,
he finds a bit of litter and can jump to all the wrong conclusions - and someone told me he
thinks this website is rubbish - so that’s his reputation trashed! Past references
here and
here
and here.
While on the subject of good councillors the recent council source of confirmation that
councillor Colin Campbell was definitely lying
when he claimed not to have aimed the word ’crap’ at a member of the public during a council
meeting has said I have it wrong about
would-be councillor Rob Leitch.
All I actually said was that his Twitter account had been locked down which
implied he didn’t want to talk to voters. However if I am happy to take the word
of one councillor that Campbell definitely said “crap” I have to take his word
that Rob Leitch is a good bloke. He shouldn’t have much trouble getting elected in Sidcup anyway - unless
the wrecking of the
High Street backfires spectacularly.
Don’t ask me why Rob Leitch’s Twitter account is currently not working at all.
Another story on your website about another Bexley child dying. Don’t they have
procedures in place? Aren’t Councillors supposed to add an extra layer of
protection? Didn't OFSTED already warn them? It’s disgraceful that they go on
about MBEs - jobs for the boys and girls. Shame that there is no ‘vote for none
of the above’ option! Time for a change.
Don’t forget the old ladies.
An old
lady died following very bad management decisions by Bexley council. They
are all still there on their hundred grand a year.