Disgraceful!
Why do the people of Coventry allow them to get away with it?! Lucas appears is a law unto herself. How has she managed to get so much power?
Can't believe their attitude on this. They could at least try and make it look like there is some semblance of democracy in there but they're either telling us we've never been in Warks, are going to do what they want or we can't have a referendum as we're too stupid to understand the issue.
I'm not expecting honesty from people in positions like this but this is just blatant. The sad thing about the state of politics today is the vast majority will let it happen without saying a word. If there was ever any consequence to their actions things might be different.
Politically and economically we've always been closer to West Midlands than Warwickshire. And that is what this is about.
The other thing is, look at Manchester who rejected a mayor like we did in a referendum only 3 years ago and are now being forced to have one to get powers back from the government. So there's no evidence that spending taxpayer money on another referendum so soon would be binding or even change direction.
As I've said before our choice is between getting fucked by the government in funding or becoming part of something bigger with a Mayor so we get the powers needed. I don't know what Warwickshire has to offer but I do know that Cities are Osbornes focus so it makes sense wed get a better deal with the second city than with a grouping of smaller towns.
I can see both sides I guess, I like Warwickshire more even if it makes no sense politically to join them together.
Just a stitch up, take the Mayor & devolved powers or you'll get nowt.
All the spendthrift Labour councils have clubbed together to get their hands on those powers so they can raise taxes in full knowledge that they will get away with it because they have a natural majority. Well if they abuse them maybe the public will wise up, but be prepared for above inflation council tax hikes for a few years, either that or screw them by voting in a Tory, Independent or Liberal Mayor, I'm hoping someone with a bit of common sense & nous like Digby Jones will put himself forward.
Seriously Jack? Digby Jones would be dreadful, cares about Birmingham, couldn't give a monkey's fart about the rest of us. Then again, it would be funny to see the interaction between Ann Lucas et al and the mayor, not exactly on the same sheet politically.
Seriously Jack? Digby Jones would be dreadful, cares about Birmingham, couldn't give a monkey's fart about the rest of us. Then again, it would be funny to see the interaction between Ann Lucas et al and the mayor, not exactly on the same sheet politically.
The Metro Mayor of the WMCA will almost inevitably be a Brummie, basically if it is a Labour apparatchik we're all doomed, I was looking for someone, anyone who is more of a mover & shaker with some common sense than a politician with a frightful agenda. Tell us if you've got any better ideas, I'm listening.
The better idea is for Coventry to remain outside of this brummie vanity project.
Just a stitch up, take the Mayor & devolved powers or you'll get nowt.
All the spendthrift Labour councils have clubbed together to get their hands on those powers so they can raise taxes in full knowledge that they will get away with it because they have a natural majority. Well if they abuse them maybe the public will wise up, but be prepared for above inflation council tax hikes for a few years, either that or screw them by voting in a Tory, Independent or Liberal Mayor, I'm hoping someone with a bit of common sense & nous like Digby Jones will put himself forward.
The agreement will see £36million pumped in to the region each year by the Government, while voters will elect a West Midlands mayor in 2017.
Questions are a bit leading aren't they?
Hey, speak for yourself!!I did it and just stated at the bottom: The people of coventry do not want to be part of a greater birmingham authority.
True. I moan and protest at my missus, but apparently that is a done deal too.I'm afraid its a done deal. Just having a moan or a protest makes us feel a bit better.
Led me to add this comment in the bottom box.
The language in the questionnaire disturbs me, suggesting the deal is already done. The questions also seem designed to be interpreted in favour of a combined authority. Therefore I must emphasise that in my view a combined authority would be an utter disaster, an affront to democracy, and this catastrophic plan must be halted immediately for the sake of residents.
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