tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post2445254852388274373..comments2023-11-03T23:18:25.999+00:00Comments on BIGNEWS MARGATE: Shock horror! - Labour to take control of Thanet Council?Tony Flaighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212662248741515725noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-38841330249445082492011-12-04T16:14:26.996+00:002011-12-04T16:14:26.996+00:00The trouble is they're NOT concentrating on Cl...The trouble is they're NOT concentrating on Cliftonville, just on Margate. Just this summer there's been evidence of dumping bad residents on Cliftonville (after being evicted from Newington), as well as dumping the seaweed from Margate beach there.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-37958031080480170382011-12-04T14:57:02.921+00:002011-12-04T14:57:02.921+00:00Margate and Cliftonville have the most deprived wa...Margate and Cliftonville have the most deprived wards in Thanet and some of the most deprived in Kent and even at a national level so it does seem logical to concentrate more regeneration on these areas. Whether the schemes being carried out are those that would be most beneficial is a different matter.<br /><br />.... and no I don't live in these wards!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-1669246181977878462011-12-03T18:55:02.731+00:002011-12-03T18:55:02.731+00:00Peter, I said half deliberately, but it is better ...Peter, I said half deliberately, but it is better than none. Margate does seem to be the centre of attraction thus rather leaving Westbrook and Westgate out in the cold. I say that because Birchington, Broadstairs and Ramsgate all have their own councils able get some things done.Will Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-79720908119746947962011-12-03T18:34:19.911+00:002011-12-03T18:34:19.911+00:00You're right, they're doing a HALF decent ...You're right, they're doing a HALF decent job...<br /><br />My biggest criticism (even as someone living in Westbrook) is that they concentrate far too much on Margate & not enough on everywhere else.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-84007375317923422752011-12-03T16:40:19.065+00:002011-12-03T16:40:19.065+00:00Peter, I think you may have been misled by the cri...Peter, I think you may have been misled by the criticism for the reality is that TDC are doing a half way decent job and Labour could be a whole lot worse.<br /><br />An elected leader has certain merit though surprisingly few districts have voted for such when given the option. I agree it works in big towns reasonably well, but Thanet, I wonder. Then who do we have locally with the personality, charisma, leadership and, importantly, time, to do such a job? Bayford or Hart are hardly in the league of Johnson or Livingstone as choices.Will Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-52178704257612112872011-12-03T15:50:20.358+00:002011-12-03T15:50:20.358+00:00I doubt if they'll be any worse than what we h...I doubt if they'll be any worse than what we have now (probably no better either), though I'd prefer a properly elected mayor / leader.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-66160940846496450002011-12-03T15:34:53.152+00:002011-12-03T15:34:53.152+00:00The post, Peter, was about Labour taking control o...The post, Peter, was about Labour taking control of the TDC but you managed to introduce arable farming! You followed that up with Showaddywaddy so, presumably, growing veggie meals and a 70's pop group that sing 50's/60's hits are linked to Labour and the TDC in your book.<br /><br />As to your response to 2.20, the last comment before that was mine at 10:59. Is that your idea of close together.<br /><br />Anyway, back to the thread, what exactly do you think of Labour taking over Thanet?Will Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-13188235680993334322011-12-03T14:41:12.606+00:002011-12-03T14:41:12.606+00:00Anyway, I know that several (or is that just one?)...Anyway, I know that several (or is that just one?) of you prefer to talk about me & I can easily understand that as I like talking about me too, but how about actually trying to have a sensible & grown up discussion about Tony's posted thread instead. Or is that beyond you?Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-86646799654747309872011-12-03T14:36:50.380+00:002011-12-03T14:36:50.380+00:00Perhaps I have a stalker. Let's hope that no-...Perhaps I have a stalker. Let's hope that no-one thinks I'm you 02:20, after all these posts are close together too.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-58904039281832382722011-12-03T14:20:04.968+00:002011-12-03T14:20:04.968+00:00Has anyone else noticed that Peter Checksfield pos...Has anyone else noticed that Peter Checksfield posts a comment and then exactly twelve minutes later his anonymous echo congratulates him on it. Strange that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-73469919549106724642011-12-03T10:59:38.390+00:002011-12-03T10:59:38.390+00:00Peter, it was a Jeremy Clarkson remark if you get ...Peter, it was a Jeremy Clarkson remark if you get my drift. Love you really, old chap but Peter Andre really does get right up my nose. What kind of bloke gets kept by his ex-wife.Will Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-23702518171415239312011-12-03T10:58:12.817+00:002011-12-03T10:58:12.817+00:00Peter, keep up the good work. People resort to be...Peter, keep up the good work. People resort to being rude when they have nothing useful to contribute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-79726469084336296622011-12-03T10:46:48.677+00:002011-12-03T10:46:48.677+00:00Will, you criticise everyone for putting down ever...Will, you criticise everyone for putting down everyone & being unloving, & then you criticise me for being the exact opposite.<br /><br />What a confused individual you are.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-2880378482301744132011-12-03T10:43:20.088+00:002011-12-03T10:43:20.088+00:0010:28, I'd class your comment as more of a &qu...10:28, I'd class your comment as more of a "snide remark" than "a debate". Wouldn't you?<br /><br />The fact remains that few things in life are clear cut. Sometimes I agree with the Tories other times with Labour; in some places I think Tesco are a great idea & in other places I oppose them; Cliff Richard made some of the greatest pop records of all time & also some of the worse. Get my drift? <br /><br />As for debates, I think you'll find that I enter into plenty of these on the blogs, but NOT generally with rude, arrogant & stupid people.<br /><br />Have a nice day!Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-82789111196824866622011-12-03T10:40:26.832+00:002011-12-03T10:40:26.832+00:00See 11:37 does not go much on estate agents and br...See 11:37 does not go much on estate agents and browsing around over recent weeks on the blogs various contributors have lampasted christians, public sector workers, bankers, fat cats, Tories, councillors, vandals, Clive Hart, John Worrow, Simon Moores, benefit scroungers, lawyers, youths, Ian Driver, Tony, railway workers, the police, local government officers and just about every other sector of the community.<br /><br />What a caring, love your neighbour type society we have become. For me, apart from Peter Andre and Peter Checksfield, I find most people have their good points and most contribute something even if it is just grafitti.Will Robertsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-40319348032517219072011-12-03T10:28:52.702+00:002011-12-03T10:28:52.702+00:0010:17 I hardly think it shut anyone up. As ever P...10:17 I hardly think it shut anyone up. As ever Peter simply tosses in a snide remark and then avoids any debate it might generate. Sad really!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-78437296273451442472011-12-03T10:17:51.672+00:002011-12-03T10:17:51.672+00:00Well done Peter, that shut him up!Well done Peter, that shut him up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-53178571924290402172011-12-02T21:03:14.494+00:002011-12-02T21:03:14.494+00:00Hi, I'm Peter Checksfield from Margate (origin...Hi, I'm Peter Checksfield from Margate (originally from Peckham in South London), pleased to "meet" you. I have a new Showaddywaddy LP to play (the latest pop sensation in the UK, check 'em out!), so we'll have to save any chit chat for another day, but love & peace to y'all over there & have a great weekend! XPeter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-72740280907073430842011-12-02T20:38:38.327+00:002011-12-02T20:38:38.327+00:00Peter, Bones is a nickname and Botha is that I inh...Peter, Bones is a nickname and Botha is that I inherited from my forefathers. I hail from a little place called Kloof in Natal.<br />Now perhaps you will respond or even tell us who 'we can guess' who I am. Unreal, man, but still avoiding an honest debate.Bones Bothanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-9800791230473426912011-12-02T20:17:13.753+00:002011-12-02T20:17:13.753+00:00"Bones", have the decency to use your re..."Bones", have the decency to use your real name (though I think we can guess who you are) & I'll have the decency to reply.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-84951831857969108872011-12-02T20:02:57.040+00:002011-12-02T20:02:57.040+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-27068384462922083432011-12-02T19:15:42.011+00:002011-12-02T19:15:42.011+00:00Peter, a couple of years of perusing the varied op...Peter, a couple of years of perusing the varied opinions on the Thanet blogs has led me to conclude that you are, to put it bluntly, something of a shit stirrer.<br /><br />You inject brief snippets, often snide, but never present your case or seek to debate with anyone who responds to you. Instead we invariably get some 60's type nonsense about 'peace' and 'love' so I assume you wear flowers in your hair as well. Probably still have a 'Ban the Bomb' badge somewhere.<br /><br />This leads me to the conclusion that you are a rather pointless invidual with no cohesion or evident trend to your views other than a rather pathetic attempt to be controversial.<br /><br />As someone suggested to you the other day, why don't you ever spit it out and tells us what you mean or even stand for. Then again, perhaps you don't actually stand for anything and are the rather silly, nothing sort of chappie your comments would suggest.Bones Bothanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-61439046680832928242011-12-02T18:53:57.147+00:002011-12-02T18:53:57.147+00:00Which Agricultural college did you get your farmin...Which Agricultural college did you get your farming qualification from Peter? You should ask for your fees back as they obviously neglected to explain the benefits of mixed farming.Phil Archernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-32557773020706043052011-12-02T17:10:21.561+00:002011-12-02T17:10:21.561+00:00The farms can always grow crops instead.The farms can always grow crops instead.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-28693183059781982782011-12-02T13:47:19.884+00:002011-12-02T13:47:19.884+00:00Perhaps because he is concerned about keeping our ...Perhaps because he is concerned about keeping our farms going. There are many controls on this trade and it is not all the horror story as portrayed by those that oppose it.<br /><br />Mind you, I wonder if this was not simply introduced as a red herring to divert attention from the interesting debate on property values under Labour councils.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com