Tag Archives: Eric Pickles

Its time to balance the books

Posted on July 2, 2013 by ianchisnall

                o The similarity between David Copperfields Mr Micawber and David Camerons Eric Pickles in theory at least goes beyond the visual similarity in the images above. According to the words written for Uriah Heaps Clerk, “Annual income twenty pounds, annual … Continue reading →

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We need a Troubled Government Programme

Posted on February 14, 2013 by ianchisnall

The Troubled Families Programme headed up by Louise Casey was established by the Government to coordinate services for families whose lives seem very chaotic and who require interventions from a range of different statutory organisations (eg Social Services, Housing, Health and often also the Police). … Continue reading →

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We must remain united and unconquered

Posted on January 20, 2013 by ianchisnall

On Friday a summit was held in Liverpool which brought together civic and faith leaders to discuss how the combined group could work together to deal with the challenging financial settlement from Central Government. This approach is an excellent one, in the face … Continue reading →

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Gander sauce needed @GregBarkerMP

Posted on January 15, 2013 by ianchisnall

I don’t wish to seem puritanical, but I have just seen this news flash about Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at which the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change and MP for Bexhill & Battle is hosting a meeting … Continue reading →

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Ring out, wild bells

Posted on December 27, 2012 by ianchisnall

Just over 160 years ago Tennyson published a poem which has become something of a staple for many at this time of year. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, … Continue reading →

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The Cheese Man Cometh

Posted on December 24, 2012 by ianchisnall

On 9th December Eric Pickles was Kirsty Young’s castaway on  Desert Island Discs. During the programme Eric expressed how proud he is of his experience in local government as well as working in his families grocers shop. He  served as a Councillor in Bradford … 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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The calcification of our law making

Posted on December 12, 2012 by ianchisnall

Amongst the many gifts that are piling up under the Government’s tree this year there is at least one that may actually seem worth opening on Christmas day. It has been wrapped up by Eric Pickles using a nice bow and shiny paper and does not have the toxic elements associated with gay … Continue reading →

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A pole to hang it all on!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by ianchisnall

At the end of last month, Mike Weatherly, MP for Hove announced via his weekly website posting that he believes that all publicly funded buildings should be obliged to fly the Union Flag in part as a response to the success of this years Diamond Jubilee … Continue reading →

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Baby knows best!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by ianchisnall

This week 60 young residents of Brighton and their mothers took a stand in Brighton and due to the wonder of twitter and facebook, the nations media paid attention. The Breast Feeding flash mob was not the most important event … Continue reading →

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