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March 30, 2007
Eggstreme criticisms
The local authority usually gets blamed for a lot of things – whether it’s uncollected rubbish, potholes or dirty swimming pools – you name it, they usually cop it.
And quite rightly so.
However, there are the odd occasions when the criticism is unfair.
And here’s one. I was intrigued when I spotted a story which showed a picture of a 40stone man with an accompanying headline saying: ‘I blame the council for being so fat’.
Apparently, the 40stone man was waiting for the right size front door to be fitted so he could get out the house more easily and exercise.
He felt his efforts to slim down were being put in jeopardy, and there he was bold as brass, lambasting his council for not meeting his needs.
I’m sorry but I don’t buy that.
However, at the other end of the scale, I was astonished when our local authority Ealing Council, decided they didn’t want to take part in the Gazette Easter discount vouchers giveaway.
In this week’s Guide section there are coupons that you can cut out, and get some fantastic discounts at restaurants, pubs and on various kids activities over the Easter weekend.
We had a good response from all we contacted – all wanting to join in with the Gazette to offer readers discounts.
However Ealing Council wasn't interested – it had a chance to promote its leisure facilities free and also earn some goodwill from their council taxpayers.
But oh no, it would have been just too much of a sensible move.
And as far as I’m concerned, the decision makers been left with egg on their faces.
Posted by sazam at March 30, 2007 3:26 PM
Comments...
I am back from rehab and am a new monkey now.
I have read your recent blogs and have the following comments:-
On the back yard developments - the council should place a ban on ugly extensions and loft conversions. Most of these are ugly because they are done on the cheap involving flat rooves attached to the original pitched roof. If you cannot afford to do it properly you should not do it at all.
On the 40 stone man - his family should put my "steel a treat from a fattie" campaign into action and watch him loose the weight. Most (I say most) are only overweight as they have no self control. I believe the NHS should not treat such people as if they cannot help themselves noone should help them.
Anyway look out for me in the trees around West London.
Good to be back
The Monkey
Comment posted by: The Monkey at April 2, 2007 2:25 PM