Tag Archives: Church of England

Good communication is only the start

Posted on July 26, 2013 by ianchisnall

As I wrote yesterday, the announcement via interview by the Archbishop of Canterbury that he intended to do Wonga out of business appeared to lack a certain amount of planning. After I had posted my blog I travelled to Hove Town … Continue reading →

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Great idea, but not a good start

Posted on July 25, 2013 by ianchisnall

Justin Welby has clearly applied a great deal of energy to the role of Archbishop of Canterbury, his ability to speak the language of banking is very welcome in the context of a national debate which tends to either relentlessly ridicule all bankers or gently scold them in … Continue reading →

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When £1 is not 100p

Posted on June 8, 2013 by ianchisnall

According to an article in Monday’s Guardian the Isle of Wight Council acted with some ingenuity in offering a 62 year old homeless woman a free tent, because under the current ridiculous DWP rules they were not allowed to make a … Continue reading →

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Concentrate Cllrs, please!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by ianchisnall

In todays Argus, there is a report of a disagreement between some of the Councillors in Brighton & Hove regarding the opening elements of the Council Meeting on 13th December. The agenda for the meeting itself was far from insignificant and it is … Continue reading →

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Answers for The Penny Drops

Posted on November 5, 2012 by ianchisnall

This morning I was sent the following question in 2 tweets by a Labour tweeter, Caroline Penn: @Ian4PCC Im considering my 2nd preference. Can you just answer the following questions? 1. As a church man, do you believe in women bishops? 2. Do … Continue reading →

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The truth Cults – doesn’t it

Posted on February 4, 2012 by ianchisnall

An imperfect storm has just blown up in Brighton and Hove, caused by the careless use of a term which is much misunderstood. The term ‘cult’ was penned by a leading councillor in the city in a tweet about a free school which … Continue reading →

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Selection need not be negative

Posted on November 20, 2011 by ianchisnall

The announcement that a Church School has been criticised for its admissions policies is not something that is particularly newsworthy (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/education-15793881). This decision by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator will have reinforced the views of those who are critical of the existence of … Continue reading →

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The Stained Glass Ceiling

Posted on October 16, 2011 by ianchisnall

This weekend has been something of a milestone for the Church of England when the number of votes for women Bishops passed a crucial threshold in local settings around the country. This does not mean that we will see a women Bishop being … Continue reading →

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