tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203797342264998690.post4148209317209303712..comments2020-03-14T10:05:33.143+00:00Comments on Why are they being so quiet?: All change at Huntingdonshire District CouncilDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863451986665268836noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203797342264998690.post-72903359788298812162011-03-09T18:44:03.947+00:002011-03-09T18:44:03.947+00:00I would say to St Ivian, that he was obviously not...I would say to St Ivian, that he was obviously not part of the discussions that took place, so he or she is not qualified to make such comments. Retrospective planning permission was likely on a few of the House boats, but the vast majority had no protection. The recommendation from HDC was one of enforcement of a planning breach, but as no legislation was available to protect people who live on boats, we could have found ourselves homeless. It was Cllr Ablewhite who went against the officers recommendations and suggested a working group as a way forward. There was no smoke or illusion, only honesty and respect on both sides of the table. We and hundreds of residents can not thank him enough. I am not political and not alined to any political party, I am not making political statements and I suggest that those that post on here that obviuosly do, should check their facts before making comment.James watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337683594642797401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203797342264998690.post-26024904410887105782011-03-09T12:20:02.302+00:002011-03-09T12:20:02.302+00:00My recollection of the Hartford Marina saga is tha...My recollection of the Hartford Marina saga is that HDC had little prospect of enforcing breach of planning regulations as through its own incompetence too much time had elapsed. So the outcome was certain, with granting of retrospective planning permission already a fait accompli. Mr Ablewhite was merely the one charged with the damage limitation and PR exercise, and with implementing a decision already taken by HDC. The smoke and mirrors obviously worked – but do we want an illusionist as leader ?St Ivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146025199377383832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203797342264998690.post-79235429617493005612011-03-09T08:20:43.742+00:002011-03-09T08:20:43.742+00:00It wouldn't suprise me if Cllr Dew puts up for...It wouldn't suprise me if Cllr Dew puts up for the leadership. After all, it's quite obvious that both he and his wife are on the take and this increase will no doubt pay for a few extra holidays for them, at the tax payers expense.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077619398944329468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203797342264998690.post-42967572842793910132011-03-06T18:58:34.217+00:002011-03-06T18:58:34.217+00:00I would like to rubbish the comments made by dodgy...I would like to rubbish the comments made by dodgydriveruk. As a resident of Hartford mariner he helped us tremedously two years ago when it looked like we would be evicted along with around 200 others. He is a strong Councillor who is not afraid to say what he thinks and we found his open honesty very refrshing when it came to dealing with this difficult situation. He chaired a working group that went on to make a number of sensible recommendations that found common ground between both parties. Without his help many of us feel that we would have been made homeless. I think he would be a great Leader and only wish that i was on the council so that I could support him.James watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337683594642797401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203797342264998690.post-86362910964292588002011-03-04T19:52:31.041+00:002011-03-04T19:52:31.041+00:00I would love to see the obnoxious Mr Ablewhite get...I would love to see the obnoxious Mr Ablewhite get the job....his attitude and comments alone will single handed destroy the Tory Cabal in Huntingdonshire...I guess they will go for a "safe" pair of hands at the helm... Interesting times with Mr Bates and 3 long term Council Officers going, each with decent golden handshakes...Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097680953871610937noreply@blogger.com