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Chris #1237 ... the difference is that the two people you cite were nominated for a Freedomship ... that I played an important part in getting for DTC and WAS recognised as such by now ex-DTC councillors.
The award I was nominated for was the lowly Civic one. I do appreciate that others who were nominated at the same time as I was, like me did not fit 'the profile' and were also rejected. Further, I did the unforgivable thing, in DTC's eyes, of not only complained to the Audit Commission about the abuse of council taxpayers' money, but also made a fuss over the rejection. What was I called for doing these dreadful things that has recently led to my black listing by DTC...? I remember 'maliciously jealous unpleasant person'!!!
Sadly, the attitude expressed by DTC, not only in my case but also in others, has only served to alienate people who are/have been keen to work gratis, or use our money, on the town's behalf.
Returning to the Western Heights and Farthingloe, there are many who do not support the CGI proposal but DO care passionately for both places. However, if we suggest anyway forward, it is totally rejected by the 'official' carers of WH. This is no different in attitude to that of DTC.
Both Mike and Lara have come up with excellent ideas, Mike is assumed to be pro the CGI proposal, so has been accepted but Lara - ignored. I have suggested putting pressure on English Heritage - it worked back in the 1990s and is now being considered by Dover Society Executive - but I am against the CGI proposal, so again, not accepted.
These sorts of attitudes are not helpful to the future of the Heights, Farthingloe or the town in general.
Lorraine
