howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#1
according to one of the esteemed organs of our town, there was the annual meeting of the town council
held this week.
out of 18 councillors, 7 deigned to appear.
2 members of the public are required to carry on the meeting.
there was one, our own nigel made the effort.
i never saw this meeting advertised around the town or in the local press.
i have just looked up the website, the most recent minutes are nearly 3 months old.
surely it must be time to abolish this shower.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,025
#2
At the River Parish Council we had seventy residents present Nine Parish Councillors one was sick and two District Councillors.At Alkham , six out of seven councillors present ,two District councillors ,the County Councillor and I think a dozen residents.So the parishes have a presence. It was River not Rivor.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
#3
The Town Council did Advertised this meeting it was in the local papers and on their own Webb site to,there is only so much one can do, but I put it to you, that you would not have gone anyway even if you was told.This meeting is each year and no public go, that is not down to the council.
Cllr Vic M.
Yes we did get a good turn out at River but most came because of the Anti-Social Behaviour if that had not happen we would not have got that number there.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#4
The Town Council did Advertised this meeting it was in the local papers and on their own Webb site to,there is only so much one can do, but I put it to you, that you would not have gone anyway even if you was told.This meeting is each year and no public go, that is not down to the council.
Cllr Vic M.
Yes we did get a good turn out at River but most came because of the Anti-Social Behaviour if that had not happen we would not have got that number there.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#5
how come that antisocial behaviour is so prevalent in river with two councillors like victor and susan?
friends of mine that live in lower road are terrified with events.
i will await with interest the reasons that so few town councillors attended the annual meeting.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,025
#6
I have attended many River Parish Council AGMs and we have had many good turn outs.This year over 200 residents were leafleted as the important issuie on the agenda was the one way traffic ideas.We have had anti social behaviour but that is beeing dealt with.We had a good turn out when the Play area was discussed and in the past we have had some good speakers .One swallow does not make a summer Victor.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#7
how is the anti social behaviour being dealt with sue, i know of people that think they are living in west beirut.
incidentally what has victor been swallowing?
#8
And what is a Summer Victor - does the plumage change with the seasons?
#9
PS - any idea yet why the poor turnout and lack of realistic advertising for the Dover Town Council meeting?
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 2,262
#10
They desperately need a Dedicated Publicist at DTC, it is very badly needed. I would consider doing it for a modest fee, they really need something in place.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#11
colette
it seems that they prefer to keep things inhouse and away from prying taxpayers eyes.
mike webb is the town clerk, not a shy man.
i remember him at TCM, brilliant at PR.
is he being restrained or what?
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,205
#12
This is nothing new and was the case when I was on the Town Council that no one turned up,even if there are 2 they can be asked if they want a meeting.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#13
john
what is the point of continuing the farce then?
the councillors are not interested, neither is the public.
#14
Well, duh! If it IS broke, fix it!