Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,025
#1
I have just been listening to a feature concerning Buckland Estate .Those interviewed did themselves no favours what so ever .Talk about running a place down.When I was on the DDC cabinet I oversaw a lot of money and work put into improving the quality of life for the residents I also appreciate the hard work put in by their councillors past and present
Unless dover residents talk up our area and appreciate what some people are doing for them there is very little hope .
Pride bring it back
#2
Trouble is Sue, they are usually the types who think they are owed a living, and everything else. They never will get off their backsides and do something for themslves or talk up their neck of the woods.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#3
what was the main complaint from the residents of buckland?
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
- Posts: 1,136
#4
As one of the three Councillors for Buckland I can say that there has been much work done with the residents,and other agencies to improve the standards of living and area of Buckland.
And the work is still going on with many residents getting involved, if some as you say wish only to sit back and complain the choice must be theirs.
only a few weeks back we were on local TV news as haveing had the lowest crime rate in the area, but like anywhere we to will always have hot spots and some disgruntled people.
As councillors we all live on Buckland and are proud to do so maybe thoses who have the problems would like to let us know.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,540
#5
I think your last line is very important Jan. Too many people complain to various bodies (including DDC) instead of going through, or talking to, their councillor(s) first.
It happens in the Maxton Elmsvale and Priory Ward too, but most (I believe) contact me to help and I'm always happy to - after all, that's what I'm here for, whether they voted for me or not, is immatetrial.
Roger
#6
Talking of Parish councillors, I have no idea who mine are, where they meet or how often, what they discuss or decide or how to get in touch with them. I suspect this is normal for the great unwashed of our country.
Makes one wonder why we bother to have Parish councils and councillors at all.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#7
you are not unwashed sid, i feel certain of that.
i would still like to know what was said on radio kent before passing judgement.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,931
#8
Sid...
You are not alone I have no idea who my local councillor is but I would soon find out if I needed them.
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Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
#9
All you have to do is use your phone if you never go to the meetings or take part or vote of any of them without finding who they are and what they stand for.I have nothing more to add it is down to you to find out,.I will do it for you ring up the DDC aske for their booket" General Information"2010/2011 and it will name with phone and address of all Cllrs on DDC,DTC,And all parishs cllrs they are very good about it and will post one back to you on the same day.
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,931
#10
Vic...
At the time of their election I know who they are and what they look like also what they waffle on about. Afterwards I forget all about them unless I need them and if I did I would look them up online.
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Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#11
Jan I was on about Mr Perkins post not yours sorry about that.
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,931
#12
That's OK Vic
Maybe the parish council where Sid lives is like one I used to know.
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,025
#13
Sid,
Outside of the Railway Bell there is a Temple Ewell Parish Council notice Board also one by the store in Temple Ewell .Do you receive the excellent Temple Ewell Parish Magazine ?
The Parisdh Councillors are very good and meet on the last Tuesday of the month at the Baptist Church .
The Landlord of the Fox Inn is a councillor .
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#14
susan
please enlighten me as to what was said by the buckland residents.
Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
#15
I heard part of the program Howard and one of the complaints was "nothing for the kids to do".
#16
And what exactly were the residents living there doing about it?
#17
Vic and Sue, thank you both very much.
Landlord of The Fox eh? Have started going there for Sunday lunch. Not as pretentious as some public houses, but good food in a very good atmosphere at a good price.
I must ask him what he's doing for me next time I'm in there.
Reginald Barrington
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
- Posts: 3,261
#18
WTF!
Radio Kent's bed time story this evening at 18.45.
A lovely story about a young witch, starts off with a lovely country drive. They spot some lights that turns out to be hare coursers!
The hares and dogs end up by the car, and then follows a graphic description of the dogs attacking the hares thowing them over the car and a hare staring at them from the dogs mouth.
This is the point she discovers her witchiness and summons deer that proceed to Gore the dogs with their antlers!
Don't know about settling little ones down to sleep but it unsettled me while eating dinner.
I know times have changed but really?
Arte et Marte