Tales from behind the chair

I pondered long and hard (about 30 seconds) as to what to do with the thorny issue of local politics and planning commitees. The railroading of the commitee by the chair had been reported in the local press over the weekend. I am not alone!! Thank god there are others out there who felt the need to procrastinate over the injustice of the vote that never was. Yes I had to go on a force this issue, who shall I turn to, I know my Local Mp Mr J Plaskitt ( Labour)

 

I called his office and got as far as the gate keeper. " If you want to speak with Mr Plaskitt, you will have to make an appointment and come to his surgery". When's the next Surgery I asked, "this week but it's full" came the reply. Ah well then I'll have to wait until next week but that was full as well. So I have to wait until the end of November if I want to speak to him. Fair enough she was reasonably helpful. She asked what my problem was, so I told her. Then came the response I feared...... "Oh that issue is nothing to do with us. You have to get in touch with your councillors" yes I know; the very people who I'm trying to complain about. For the love of God why is it so hard to moan properly and to the right people.

 

As I have stated before my local councillors drive me and my fellow towns folk to despair. How can I complain to these people? Their consistency in planning issues are are a joke. This is the same people along with The local historical Society who place bizarre rules and regulations on local business in an attempt to keep the town on the straight and narrow in terms of " Preserving the heritage" One of my favourite pubs in the town (Pic provided) The Tilted Wig.

 

Now the council and Historic bods informed the Landlady to remove the images from the front of the building. I know they are hard to see from this photo but they are charicatures of a judge and barristers. They said it was not keeping with the tone and character of the building and the surrounding area. What total crap they speak. Now to top this a few months later the same bodies allow a bookies (Bet Fred) to open up next door! Isn't this flying in the face of ther previous statements. Our lovely market square in Warwick tarnished with a bookies that uses bright Yellow and Blue signage. Of course this will preserve the ambience of the town, won't it.
I guess it's no use moaning to these people about the dodgy voting so Ill just moan to my friends in the "Tilted Wig" Or shall I email the Daily Mail? They're always good for putting the boot in to councils, politicians and Sir Ian Blair of course.

By now most of you understand my feelings to councillors and councils in general.

This time they have pushed me to the brink of getting in touch with my MP and or writing to the local paper. Yes folks I'm really pissed this time!

 

Tesco my not so favourite shop want to extend there store. It's big enough anyway but they feel that us punters need more of there stuff on display. They have been trying to get this particular store extended for some time. Anyway, last Wednesday the planning and councillors and anyone else that mattered had the planning meeting to either approve or reject the plans. All objections were raised and the counterparts responded with reasons to accept. Then it is time for the BIG VOTE. Votes cast, counted and the result confirmed.... Application Not Approved. Voting was 6 -2 against. Hoorah some gasped. Oh the joy of democracy. The joy was short lived. The Chair of the commitee didn't like the outcome so he called for a recess and so the committee retired to a broom cupboard somewhere. After an hour the committee returned whre the Chaiman said their would be another vote. What happened to the 1st vote? Apprantely it doesn't count anymore. ANOTHER vote was taken and guess what.... Yep a different outcome in favour 6-2. Application approved.

 

So in the next General Election; Gordon Brown loses he can he turn around and say.. "I'm not happy with the result, let's have another vote until I get the result I do like"

This is an absolute joke, what the hell is going on in this country. In the words of Nikii from Big Bruvver "Who are these people"? A vote should always count and the process of voting cannot be tampered with.

My god how time  flys. So many things have happened and still no time to tell.

 

I am resolved to ensuring a regular update to my vast army of followers.... yeah right!

The updates wiil involve the eldest money pit and his adventures at university. More rantings about concillors and local authorities. The Missus and the on set of her senility plus daughter and her general misdemeanours, and finally not forgetting the terrific tales given by my punters whilst in the chair.

 

I'll be back!

helloooo

 

I'm back.

 

Sorry to be away for so long. I've just being trying to get my head together over all the things that have happened recently.

The update is that we are now in the witness protection scheme. I am trying to come up with a new name along with a new place of residence. I have asked Warwickshire police to relocate us in The Algarve, Portugal. I have shown them the house I want. I am still waiting for the deeds or the response. I think my new name will be Miguel. This will help me and the family blend into our new Portugese life in an effortless manner.

 

If I don't get what i want the daughter will not be testifying in court or by video link. (the more likely, so we have been told)

I guess I'd better fill you in on the latest events......

Daughter and friend were recieving threats from various people including the victims family. We called the police to tell them what was happening. They told us that they were cancelling daughters Bail and wanted her to be the main witness. The one who lies like a cheap Persian rug was very concerned about giving evidence. Anyway the police convinced daughter that all will be fine and they will be paying certain people a visit over these threats by text. Even thugs use technology these days. So daughter went to aspecial unit and gave evidence that was recorded by video. We are still waiting to here if a court case is to follow. By the way the threats have stopped. our daughter has only 710 days left of her grounded sentence left to serve. I wouldn't be surprised if social services turn up at some point to arrest me and the missus for cruelty to children. I wonder if social services could track me down once we are enrolled into the Witness Protection Scheme?

 

I'm sorry I haven't "blogged" for a few days........... hang on why am I apologising?

 

The missus and I have just had one of the worst weekends ever!! Even though it was bad it could have been a lot worse.

In a Nutshell:

Daughter telss lies about sleeping at a friends.
The above mentioned ends up in Night clubs in town.
The one who lies like a cheap Persian rug is 15 years old.
Daughters Friend has a boyfriend who ends up with them in town.

Boyfriend and his friend beat up another guy in town.

Daughter was there when it happened along with her friend.

Guy is tasken to hospital unconcious.

Daughter along with the others are arrested.

Daughter spends night in a police cell

Missus and me are awakened by police atb 4.00am to be told that she is in trouble.

Police now seem to agree that the girls weren't involved in the beating due to there statements and an eye witness account.

Daughter now looks like a main witness and probably will have to go to court to testify.

Daughter is crapping herself as these two blokes are obviously nutters and were released on bail yesterday afternoon. They are facing Prison. Thank God!

 

Now I am angry about many things, especially about the lying.
Perhaps we as parents have over protected our kids, I don't know. Our daughter knew we would'nt let her go to town at night let alone a night club but as any parent knows the kids are put under so much pressure from there peers, TV programs etc. Our offspring really thought she had been missing out on something. How wrong can she be?

 

Our daughter is guilty of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. However she put herself there by lies and deception. The attack was horrific and the guy needed a brain scan. Thankfully he appears to be recovering well. The attack has left our girl with awful memories not only of the attack but the fear of been banged up in the cell for 12 hours.

 

Im not happy about her DNA and finger prints being placed on the criminal database. I didn't think you were a criminal until you were convicted.

 

She is 15. Should she have been locked up for 12 hours without her parents being allowed to speak to her?

 

At least she is safe and unharmed. I guess she won't be in a hurry to go back totyhe clubs for quite a while.