tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post2073843711188242089..comments2023-10-16T08:37:22.742+00:00Comments on An incredulous eye on the isles: Secret meetings aren't secret anymoreElectricCrofterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495260997875836669noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-8195453741251518312010-08-26T15:27:30.141+00:002010-08-26T15:27:30.141+00:00Point did not want their own turbines in Point inc...Point did not want their own turbines in Point incase they were blown away from Stornoway.<br />I'm sure there's a song in there for Castello.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-14255797285796957242010-08-25T22:18:08.470+00:002010-08-25T22:18:08.470+00:00I guess Point could decide, maybe the old fashione...I guess Point could decide, maybe the old fashioned paper in a box - town or country or maybe independence?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-44844744816753906072010-08-25T18:53:01.651+00:002010-08-25T18:53:01.651+00:00Point? Anyone but them...chop them off at the Brai...Point? Anyone but them...chop them off at the Braighe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-12136617412459986762010-08-25T09:22:04.448+00:002010-08-25T09:22:04.448+00:009.10, this is 8.02.
Yes, I did wonder about that ...9.10, this is 8.02. <br />Yes, I did wonder about that but wasn't sure where to draw the line. So much of the surrounding crofting townships are now really Stornoway in all but name. But yes, town and country would work equally well if we can set a reasonable boundary. Would Point be town or country?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-60903786288753409572010-08-25T09:10:40.772+00:002010-08-25T09:10:40.772+00:00What about one for the country and one for the tow...What about one for the country and one for the town?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-78065546855561566922010-08-25T08:05:35.270+00:002010-08-25T08:05:35.270+00:008.02- six councillors seems a reasonable figure-
...8.02- six councillors seems a reasonable figure- <br />Barra & Vatersay 1<br />S Uist 1<br />Benbeccula 1<br />Harris 1<br />W Lewis 1<br />E Lewis 1<br /><br />OK?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-1188843384743962852010-08-20T21:18:16.438+00:002010-08-20T21:18:16.438+00:005 04
Not happy ??
Next time put your name forward...5 04 <br />Not happy ??<br />Next time put your name forward and take your chance like everyone else. Then you won't be guilty of<br />APATHYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-42383068513595321822010-08-20T17:04:29.531+00:002010-08-20T17:04:29.531+00:00ELECTED Members - how many actually are genuinely ...ELECTED Members - how many actually are genuinely ELECTED following an ELECTION. The vast majority are returned unopposed- yet another sign of apathy in the Western Isles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-59015151485388472162010-08-19T15:30:29.494+00:002010-08-19T15:30:29.494+00:00If the Leader was a decent leader he would have su...If the Leader was a decent leader he would have supported the Chair and called another meeting of the Board to reverse the decisionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-20383261031360653012010-08-19T11:40:06.794+00:002010-08-19T11:40:06.794+00:00Unless I am mistaken in my understanding of the la...Unless I am mistaken in my understanding of the law i'm surprised thatit has not dawned on anybody that the Club cannot actually serve general members of the public in any case. In order for a member of the public to be inside the premises they would need signed in by a member of the club so the idea of Mr and Mrs Tourist family or local jakey wandering in during a sabatical in the grounds and being served is a non starter....perhaps some people should be reading up on licensing lawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-49325138147852411062010-08-19T08:02:19.101+00:002010-08-19T08:02:19.101+00:00Too many elected representatives... You're dam...Too many elected representatives... You're damn right there.<br /><br />31 councillors<br />MP, MSP, List MSP's<br />and no doubt an MEP also.<br /><br />I'd quite gladly see the MSP go and be represented by the list guys. And say 6 councillors. But which 6?? Angus Campbell our depute leader polled the 6th lowest in the last election..... Go figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-34047060383872453642010-08-18T21:48:40.169+00:002010-08-18T21:48:40.169+00:00The Council has far too many Councillors - CnES h...The Council has far too many Councillors - CnES has 31 and a population of c. 26000. Shetland with a population of c. 22000 has 22 Councillors. The Orkneys with a population of c. 19000 has 21 Councillors. Stirling Council has only 22 Councillors but has a population of approx 88000.<br /><br />Far too many elected representatives in the Western Isles?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-82173867691076055942010-08-18T21:41:48.381+00:002010-08-18T21:41:48.381+00:006 41 here again.
Don't work there
Don't pa...6 41 here again.<br />Don't work there<br />Don't particularly like anyone who does.<br />Don't knock the guy who has the balls to stand up and say what you would like to say tto these members who don't care what damage their actions have so long as they don't have to pay.<br />ME I'm just another W##ker with nothing better to do JUST LIKE YOUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-13398968943455422502010-08-18T20:07:38.700+00:002010-08-18T20:07:38.700+00:006:41pm Glad you're doing overtime up at the W...6:41pm Glad you're doing overtime up at the White House and are ensuring that your own position is protected. The "Leader" will be proud.<br /><br />7:24pm Previously you had Councillors who made their money doing other things and had a genuine interest in the Western Isles local government with no expectation of getting rich on the back of it. Now you have Councillors who don't have a day job, or one that pays enough, and are relying on the income to pay the bills. Trouble is, they "need" the income and are too scared to rock the boat as a result.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-62862749108043722092010-08-18T19:24:28.488+00:002010-08-18T19:24:28.488+00:00Yes I agree these Councillors should get a grip on...Yes I agree these Councillors should get a grip on their members as it makes it easier to be W**kers. Is it just me but do they seem to have gotten stupider the more they are paid?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-26556708008660315432010-08-18T18:41:15.364+00:002010-08-18T18:41:15.364+00:00The Chair was responsible for ensuring that the Co...The Chair was responsible for ensuring that the Comittee were aware of the consequence of ignoring the legal advice and he obviously failed in HIS duty.<br />If the members ignore the chairs advice ( given the consequences ) then his position is untenable.<br /><br />The leader has shown strengh in his actions whether they be within his remit or not by giving these guys n gals a bolloking and hopefully a size 10 up the arse for possibly costing us taxpayers £10 grand !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com