Re-election proves important issues do not go away
10:13am Friday 9th May 2008
Comments (8)I REFER to the incredible re-election, after one year out of office, of John Birtwistle to Weymouth & Portland Borough Council.
Important issues just don't go away. Those living very close to the Pavilion complex have clearly indicated that the existing forum for deciding how the development of this precious site has become questionable and needs an articulate public figure to steer us back on course.
Congratulations John, the public obviously supports you all the way.
Its rather like the Government telling us all that inflation is at 2.5 per cent, but the majority of our bills and everyday living cost have increased to well over double figures in the last year.
At least now we know that John will inform the public as it is and not dress it up or put spin on as so many other council officers and councillors seem all to keen to do.
As many others have previously suggested, is the time now right for a proper ballot/referendum on this matter.
Richard Daly, Fortuneswell, Isle of Portland.
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Positron, Rodwell says...
9:26am Sat 10 May 08
The Pavilion Redevelopment is an important issue for many of us and I hope the Council will now see the power of public opinion and reassess their claims about the silent majority.
Hilary, Rodwell says...
12:46pm Sat 10 May 08
John Holmes, Weymouth says...
5:57pm Sat 10 May 08
l_andrews@btinternet
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1:46am Sun 11 May 08
lawman, Weymouth says...
5:35pm Sun 11 May 08
John Holmes, Weymouth says...
8:18am Tue 13 May 08
lawman wrote:so what are his other policies then?
Well said, Lorraine. There were very many reasons for voting for John apart from the Pavilion issue, and he will be very good for East weymouth and the whole Borough. A pity more Councillors do not have his integrity and interest in and concern for all his ward constituents.
How can someone so dedicated and determined to block progress and necessary development - be good for the Borough? I am confused!
Tim Weymouth Boy, Weymouth says...
9:03am Tue 13 May 08
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l_andrews@btinternet .com, weymouth says...
1:51am Sat 10 May 08
I do think it is a proper time for a referendum on this matter otherwise more money will be wasted on a Public Enquiry on the so called new Marina and a enquiry on the Pavilion Leisure Pier.