Tag Archives: Brighton & Hove City Council

Unintended consequences

Posted on June 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

Its impossible to make decisions, particularly on the magnitude of the EU referendum without a variety of unintended consequences, at least as far as some voters are concerned. Unfortunately certain groups of British citizens whose intentions are not honourable, have … Continue reading →

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The Greater Brighton Region

Posted on June 18, 2016 by ianchisnall

This week a national website that specialises in promoting public sector jobs has advertised a well paid role in the Sussex area. The post which is described as an exciting opportunity is Policy and Projects Manager for an organisation known … Continue reading →

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The referendum we all deserve

Posted on April 17, 2016 by ianchisnall

As Politicians line up to appear on our TV screens to explain how we should vote on 23rd June to satisfy their view of the world or at least of Europe, there are other decisions being taken about parts of our nation which … Continue reading →

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The new Minimum Wage

Posted on April 1, 2016 by ianchisnall

The decision by the Labour Government to establish an Independent body to set a national minimum wage in 1998 and led to its introduction in 1999 was an important if contested step. However it was clearly a good thing to do, … Continue reading →

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Southern Powerhouse?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by ianchisnall

Once again as I glanced over social media this morning, the questions about the Northern Powerhouse (or in the case of this image – devolution for the West Midlands) and its viability are being debated. There are major challenges for … Continue reading →

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The Challenge we all face

Posted on February 13, 2016 by ianchisnall

I have lived in Brighton since the late 1970s and the town and now city has always attracted men and occasionally women to find refuge on our beach or streets. This is not a challenge limited to Brighton & Hove, … Continue reading →

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Faithful recycling

Posted on January 1, 2016 by ianchisnall

This morning arrived with a 6.05 call for recycling from the faithful workers of Cityclean. I confess my alarm going off as usual at 6am was a shock – sadly my alarm clock had failed to be adjusted. The rush to … Continue reading →

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An important example for others to follow

Posted on November 14, 2015 by ianchisnall

A few days ago, Hove Councillor Robert Nemeth spent a day with refuse collectors, observing the journey of our waste from doorsteps to the lorries which take it to be incinerated in Newhaven. His initiative is something that should be applauded, it would be … Continue reading →

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Public servants that need to cooperate

Posted on October 10, 2015 by ianchisnall

In all walks of life the adage that one can choose one’s friends has resonance with our wider behaviour. The people who congregate for cigarettes or who socialise together outside of work do so in part because they enjoy one … Continue reading →

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Time for a new process

Posted on August 2, 2015 by ianchisnall

In June a cabal of Labour Councillors who had been elected to lead Brighton & Hove City Council five weeks earlier decided that the Council Chief Executive had to go. They committed substantial public funds to terminate Penny Thompsons contract (understood to be £269,000) … Continue reading →

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