There are a few honourable exceptions, but most Conservative councillors are spineless. The problem is the so-called 'Cabinet' system of local government - I believe a legacy of the last Labour Government.
In a rotten borough like K&C, it has created a clique of 'Boys' who treat everyone and everything with open contempt.
While the residents of Grenfell Tower subsist in poverty, the 'Boys' spend our millions on Chinese granite, Guards bands, tin elephants and of course, Holland Park Opera. VOTE THEM OUT!
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We know that Pooter has much Germanic blood, so it is inconceivable that he could be related to his near namesake
ReplyDeleteThis is still a democracy. Even in Kensington and Chelsea, Cllr Cockell needs the support of Tory councillors to continue in office
ReplyDeleteThere are a few honourable exceptions, but most Conservative councillors are spineless. The problem is the so-called 'Cabinet' system of local government - I believe a legacy of the last Labour Government.
ReplyDeleteIn a rotten borough like K&C, it has created a clique of 'Boys' who treat everyone and everything with open contempt.
While the residents of Grenfell Tower subsist in poverty, the 'Boys' spend our millions on Chinese granite, Guards bands, tin elephants and of course, Holland Park Opera. VOTE THEM OUT!
The Leader of Hammersmith and Fulham moved on at the top of his game after 6 years of leadership. Just as it should be.
ReplyDeleteLame duck Cockell is approaching his FIFTEENTH year and hanging on to his SRA for all he is worth.
What a freeloader
14.54. Cockell is about to start his thirteenth year as leader.
ReplyDeleteHe was elected in April 2000
Moylan challenged Joan Hanham after the 1998 election and lost. She remained leader for just under 2 years