tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post4174408104173199191..comments2024-03-28T19:09:30.417+00:00Comments on FTHN: From the Hornets Nest: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS- A 2012 COMMITTEE FOR RBK&C ?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-69048518761133861672012-02-11T18:43:47.082+00:002012-02-11T18:43:47.082+00:00And there is nothing "anonymous" about t...And there is nothing "anonymous" about the Scrutiny Committee report which pointed out what a shambles the Chelsea Care venture was from the start with "no market research in order to save money" and a business case that was "doomed to make losses at the outset"<br /><br />Clearly Cllr Freeman's hands also need to be kept away from investment decisions. Just like his colleague Cllr Buxton who was the architect of Chelsea Care<br /><br />But surely this is all a diversion from the subject of this blog? The 2012 Committee?<br /><br />Robert, please keep your eye on the ball......Owlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-37174260228124166182012-02-11T18:38:06.474+00:002012-02-11T18:38:06.474+00:0015.27 there is nothing "anonymous" about...15.27 there is nothing "anonymous" about the £1 million Chelsea Care loss<br /><br />And there is nothing "anonymous" about warnings from Officers and others about Chelsea Care before it was set upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-45652245183500013182012-02-11T15:37:44.680+00:002012-02-11T15:37:44.680+00:00Before we go down the route of backbench committee...Before we go down the route of backbench committees can I join the Dame in congratulating Fiona Buxton on her recent appointment. The abolition of the Appointments Commission will leave a large gap for public sector employers looking to find suitable candidates and Fiona with her ability and experience should be able to help them. It may well enrage the Dame’s loyal readers to read this and I am happy to take the flack; but it is easy to criticise others under the cloak of anonymity. Difficult decisions do have to be made and sometimes the consequences are not what anyone of us would wish. Fiona and her executive director have made every possible effort to preserve front line adult social care services in the face of the funding cuts that have been imposed on us. Fiona should be allowed to take the credit for this and not be subjected to anonymous sniping.Robert Freemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-78394480340466272642012-02-11T13:17:06.334+00:002012-02-11T13:17:06.334+00:00Cllr Borwick is by far the best option for leader....Cllr Borwick is by far the best option for leader. She is a person of integrity and intelligence. As the Tories have bumped her down the GLA list, she is unlikely to be an Assembly Member after May and would be available to lead RBKC. If Cllr Up Yours is briefing against her then Pooter must be worried. She clearly outclasses Pooter, though I expect that Pooter has enough Tories in his pocket to block her, and I wouldn't credit the Conservative Group with the good taste to choose her.RBKC non-Torynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-15729835376269892152012-02-11T11:29:39.737+00:002012-02-11T11:29:39.737+00:00Cllr Buckmaster is intrigued by the idea of a 2012...Cllr Buckmaster is intrigued by the idea of a 2012 Committee. But as things stand he is not prepared to take any public or private initiative.<br /><br />However as Chairman of K&C Conservatives he is prepared to listen to the views of backbanch Conservative councsellors, in confidence and on an individual basis. He would welcome this.<br /><br />Editorial Note: There is a window of opportunity before Cllr Buckmaster steps down from the Chairmanship to take on his duties as MayorPerson Familiar With The Situationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-78042158378440967402012-02-11T09:12:28.389+00:002012-02-11T09:12:28.389+00:00It is time for one of his colleagues to take Cllr ...It is time for one of his colleagues to take Cllr Palmer aside and tell him what a pathetic lapdog he isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-32233209620604863612012-02-11T09:10:45.898+00:002012-02-11T09:10:45.898+00:00This whole idea of a 2012 Committee deserves very ...This whole idea of a 2012 Committee deserves very serious consideration by Conservative councillors in K&CKensington Residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-68516241534802073832012-02-11T09:09:18.672+00:002012-02-11T09:09:18.672+00:00Is Cllr Buckmaster man enough to accept the challe...Is Cllr Buckmaster man enough to accept the challenge?<br /><br />He would go down in local Government history and create a legacy.Torynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-65871326295756618422012-02-11T09:07:44.833+00:002012-02-11T09:07:44.833+00:00More strength to your arm Dame!
(but not in the P...More strength to your arm Dame!<br /><br />(but not in the Phelps sense)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-27394315909411385532012-02-10T23:38:22.647+00:002012-02-10T23:38:22.647+00:00The more Cockell and his lackey brief against Borw...The more Cockell and his lackey brief against Borwick the more pitiful he appears.She is head and shoulders above the mediocre dolts to run thing here in K&CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-55106365481099772052012-02-10T23:07:10.444+00:002012-02-10T23:07:10.444+00:00Victoria attacked by Palmoil will make as much of ...Victoria attacked by Palmoil will make as much of a difference as he has for the residents he is supposed to represent....no difference. She has integrity...he has not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-33486567655197552192012-02-10T23:00:27.154+00:002012-02-10T23:00:27.154+00:00Great idea Dame. Imagine a council that is transp...Great idea Dame. Imagine a council that is transparent, represents it's residents, is seen in action, works hard, and is honest, not divided and infested by cliques of vicious, greedy, clawing, crawling, brats. <br /><br />Palmer briefing against Victoria...thank you Palmer for once again showing what a gofor you are. Victoria will rise above it as she always has and work for the residents she represents. Victoria for leader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-75801516356416835512012-02-10T22:26:12.475+00:002012-02-10T22:26:12.475+00:00Being attacked by Palmer is like-as Healey said ab...Being attacked by Palmer is like-as Healey said about Howe-being attacked by a dead sheepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-9539832708987580882012-02-10T22:17:40.492+00:002012-02-10T22:17:40.492+00:00Cllr Palmer has joined Cllr Cockell and is briefin...Cllr Palmer has joined Cllr Cockell and is briefing against Cllr Borwick. <br /><br />Attack dogPerson Familiar With The Situationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-82205984359160144722012-02-10T21:57:06.199+00:002012-02-10T21:57:06.199+00:00Brilliant idea Dame. But have the K&C Conserva...Brilliant idea Dame. But have the K&C Conservatives the guts to do it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-53139559464924899372012-02-10T21:52:31.903+00:002012-02-10T21:52:31.903+00:00The worse thing that ever is the introduction of t...The worse thing that ever is the introduction of the Cabinet system to local government. It is manna from heaven for greedyguts like Pooter Cockell and his matesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-34788416099860002902012-02-10T21:30:05.830+00:002012-02-10T21:30:05.830+00:00Broadcasting Council Meetings (cameras) on the web...Broadcasting Council Meetings (cameras) on the website is another "check and balance" that councillors should consider if they are serious about transparency.Owlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690720220183337557.post-3191906271937596242012-02-10T21:28:25.586+00:002012-02-10T21:28:25.586+00:00Brilliant idea, Dame. This could transform life fo...Brilliant idea, Dame. This could transform life for brow beaten councillors like Freeman, Lindsay, Marshall and Donaldson. And a development opportunity for the newcomers like Rossi, Mosely, Faulks and Will.<br /><br />But most important, it could rekindle democracy in Hornton StreetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com