Tag Archives: Brighton & Hove Council

A need for clarity

Posted on August 31, 2015 by ianchisnall

The following blog was posted in good faith on Monday 31st August 2015 in an attempt to raise my concerns over what I understood to be the loss of 12 Elm Trees in Hove. I have subsequently been contacted by … Continue reading →

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We need honest MPs

Posted on May 2, 2015 by ianchisnall

As the day of the election draws ever closer and knowing I have already voted by post, I was reflecting on what I would look for in an MP if I had not already made up my mind – for the … Continue reading →

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A great idea, woefully executed

Posted on April 11, 2015 by ianchisnall

The value to both employers & employees of a well thought through, carefully planned scheme to release staff to volunteer in their communities is a good thing. There is plenty of evidence that this approach can as Eric Pickles is claiming improve productivity … Continue reading →

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Describing the Public Sector

Posted on March 25, 2015 by ianchisnall

The activities of Government is a phrase that could be used to describe the setting of budgets to protect vulnerable people, the taking of bribes for asking questions in Parliament or to agree a planning decision, the lighting of street lamps, emptying … Continue reading →

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A good moment to gird your Groynes

Posted on December 13, 2012 by ianchisnall

This week has seen the publication of the census information from 2011 showing that Brighton & Hove remains high up the table for locations where relatively few people claim to be Christians or indeed adherents to any Faith. Many see this as a cause for celebration … Continue reading →

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Why Simon needs a bit more serenity

Posted on April 25, 2012 by ianchisnall

Anyone who is familiar with the work of Alcoholics Anonymous (or AA) will also be aware of the work of Reinhold Niebuhr (although not necessarily his name). In 1934 Niebuhr wrote a prayer which has been adopted by AA, known as the … Continue reading →

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