Bertie_Dugger Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) From Oldham Chronicle 23/11/2007 "Chairman IRRESPECTIVE of the decision that was arrived at, there seems little doubt that Councillor Steven Bashforth was wrong to chair the planning meeting into the controversial development at Boundary park. Although there is nothing to suggest that the councillor did not do anything that a good local councillor would do to help his constituents, his close involvement with protesters before the application was heard jeopardised his position. Politics is as much about perception as anything else and Councillor Bashforth left himself open to accusations of being on the side of the residents rather than completely neutral, somthing that prompted him at one stage to say he would not take the chair. That decision was the right one and Councillor Bashforth should seriously consider his position before the next planning hearing, for his own sake more than for anyone else’s" Maybe he may change his mind to chair the next meeting? Edited November 23, 2007 by Bertie_Dugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheridans_world Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Mmmm, this could be interesting... the chron seems to have taken a side for once... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I know there has been some criticism of The (rarely wrong) Chron on this board over the stadium affair, but I have to say I think largely they are on our side. Bearing in mind they have to give a balanced view of the issue as a local newspaper, I think article's like this show that there is underlying level of support for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Mmmm, this could be interesting... the chron seems to have taken a side for once... Overall the chron is behind us I feel, they are just trying to stay independent...rightly or wrongly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 'av it! The skids are under him now. I am 100% positive that without the efforts of everyone on here marching, writing letters and everything else that has been done, that editorial would not have appeared. The best thing is, it shows that our arguments are gettign through, not just our emotions. Keep it going folks, we are going to win this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OminousPoultry Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 'av it! The skids are under him now. I am 100% positive that without the efforts of everyone on here marching, writing letters and everything else that has been done, that editorial would not have appeared. The best thing is, it shows that our arguments are gettign through, not just our emotions. Keep it going folks, we are going to win this thing. it needs to be emailed to him to make sure he reads it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I think that Comment piece is highly significant. I'm not sure they would have printed it without some indication from the Kremlin ... er, Civic Centre... that something is afoot. And throwing their weight behind it could well have tipped the balance. Nothing surprises me in local politics, but I think Cllr Bashforth will now find it extremely difficult to stay in the room for the submission on Dec 11th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takemeanywhere Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 it needs to be emailed to him to make sure he reads it...... However ignorant we may think Cllr Bashforth is, he will not be able to remain ignorant of a Chron Editorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 it needs to be emailed to him to make sure he reads it...... I'll attach a copy of it to the plans at 4PM on the 11th December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Its beggers belife that Bashforth really thinks he is in a proper postion to rule on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takemeanywhere Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) Its beggers belife that Bashforth really thinks he is in a proper postion to rule on it. Lots of things have beggeared belief since last Wednesday. In fact, it beggars belief that these things beggar belief anymore Edited November 23, 2007 by Takemeanywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'll attach a copy of it to the plans at 4PM on the 11th December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'll attach a copy of it to the plans at 4PM on the 11th December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'll attach a copy of it to the plans at 4PM on the 11th December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OminousPoultry Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 However ignorant we may think Cllr Bashforth is, he will not be able to remain ignorant of a Chron Editorial. anythings possible from Cllr "Two Jags" Bashforth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 anythings possible from Cllr "Two Jags" Bashforth Thats it!!!!!! From this day forward he will be known as "Two Jags" Bashforth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Brilliant! (Though I suspect he may be quite proud of the comparison with Prescott...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Wouldn't 2.3 Jags be more accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Brilliant! (Though I suspect he may be quite proud of the comparison with Prescott...) He certainly has the physique for the comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Blue Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'll attach a copy of it to the plans at 4PM on the 11th December. Quality! Good odl 2 jags eh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Wouldn't 2.3 Jags be more accurate? No, two-faced would be the most technically accurate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie_Dugger Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 Number 10 Petition now carries the name of Gareth Bashforth. Daddy will be pleased if it is his son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Thats priceless :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetwood Blue Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Quality! Good odl 2 jags eh.... 2 Chins suits him better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 2 Chins suits him better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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