Sitting here doodling and trying - like the rest of those
interested in whether anything our district council does politically will have
any significant effect on our lives – to work out if this latest shift actually
signifies anything much.
I guess the most immediate aspect will be which of the two
members of IG Cllr Driver or Cllr King will remain on the scrutiny panel. A note
for beginners here the members of scrutiny are proportionate to the size of
each group, so someone has to go from IG and I am not sure how the rules would
work with TIG now it is down to only two members.
Another obvious question is would Cllr Driver, who I consider
to be of the socialist persuasion use his position in IG to oust the Labour administration
and give the leadership to the Conservatives.
“Maybe Cllr Driver has realised, at last, that he has been
used as a porn in Cllr. Cohen's push for power and authority.”
I do get the feeling that some of our political movers and
shakers are beginning to practice adding to the internet by commenting anonymously
on the blogs, in the expectation that the internet may be a factor in the next
election.
Dyslexia, lack of education stupidity all seem to be playing
their part in this one, in my case a total lack of primary school education
combined with typing this while three of my children make lots of noise means
it provably won’t make much sense.
I emailed Ian Driver, for the whys and wherefores:
Hi Ian I have just had a press release from John Worrow
saying you have left TIG and joined IG which I have published as it is
confirmed on one TDC website.
Can you let me have any further info for publication?
Best regards Michael
Hi Michael
I resigned from the TIG as a direct result of the e-mail
below (please feel fee to publish). I could not remain a member of group which
was in effect trying to gag me and prevent me from raising issues of public
interest.
thanks
Ian
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: JACK COHEN
To: Ian Driver
Cc: John Worrow
Sent: Friday, 14 December 2012, 18:46
Subject: Fwd: FULL COUNCIL 6th DECEMBER 2012 CRITICISM OF
CHAIRMAN'S VOTE 21.2 CONSTITUTION TDC ETC.
Dear Ian ,
We are most unhappy, uncomfortable and concerned with your
presentations at the Full Council Meeting of TDC 6th December 2012.
We feel that the
almost monotonous recurrence of various provocative events, that you engineer,
are harmful to our group and personal reputations as well as the stability of
our Council in which we play vital
roles and owe our loyalty to ensure that normal business is able to continue .
Anything less becomes irresponsible.
Earlier in our association, we agreed that any controversial
policy statements would be the subject of discussion amongst all three of us
prior to any action or publication.
Unfortunately you have not honoured our agreement.
Naturally, this is an unacceptable practice and should it
reoccur, you will automatically eliminate yourself from our group.
With best wishes,
We remain,
Sincerely,
Jack Cohen and John Worrow.
Michael, at the risk of my appearing completely dense, can you tell me what is the difference between IG & TIG. The names sound to me like a couple of characters from CBeebies.
ReplyDeleteIf a group of three loses one member then surely they are no longer a group but a couple.
John from the TDC website for clarification.
DeleteIndependent Group IG
Councillor Ian Driver
Northwood Ward
Independent Group
Councillor Bob Grove
Thanet Villages Ward
Independent Group
Councillor Thomas King
Westgate-on-Sea Ward
Independent Group
Leader of the Independent Group
Independent I
Councillor Sandy Ezekiel
Cliftonville East Ward
Independent
Councillor Ken Gregory
Garlinge Ward
Independent
Thanet Independent Group TIG
Councillor Jack Cohen
Birchington South Ward
Thanet Independent Group
Councillor John Worrow
Birchington South Ward
Thanet Independent Group
Leader of Thanet Independent Group
Thanks, Michael
ReplyDeleteMICHAEL DID I.D DARE TO GO AGAINST THE MIGHTY J.C.&J.W DUO AND SPEAK FOR WHATS GOOD FOR THANET AND NOT THE JUST THEMSELFS??
ReplyDeleteyes Ian he did
DeleteMICHAEL I HAVE A GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO BREAK AGREEMENTS WHEN I DON'T GET MY OWN WAY
DeleteThanks Iris
DeleteIan is so selfless, I know this because he told me
DeleteEh?
ReplyDeleteNot only did ID go against JC and JW but also CH and IJ. Brave man. Be interesting to see who rises to the top in a coalition. That's if JC, JW, CH and IJ allow it. Casting vote of the Labour Chairman could keep Thanet in the dark ages.
ReplyDeleteI agree progressive council's are in the dark ages, we need to bring back the old od days of Sandy and Jimmy OBE
DeleteKeep up 9.48pm. What Ian Driver wants to achieve is to put a stop to the back biting nonsense and have a coalition with the best members from across the Council. Wont be easy but in the absence of the Chief Executive sorting out the mess, Ian is in with a chance. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteAnonymousJanuary 03, 2013 9:55 PM - You have to be Ian. Everyone else, even those who like Ian are aware that he is the most divisive councillor in the chamber.
DeleteThe problem is with Ian he will promose to support a headline on Monday and then break an agreement on a Tuesday for another headline and sod doing any ward work. Ian is actually a good man, but he can't even keep a promise that he makes to himself let alone anyone else!
Yes. Where is the Chief Executive in all this nonsense. Busy falling out with her Director for transformation Mr Ham and Chips. Sorry Hamburger.
ReplyDeleteGet his name right - Philip Hamberger - and a google will uncover some of the council jobs he has held in the past.
DeleteDidn't he work in McDonalds?
Deleteannon 2204hrs how much is that costing us tax payers this time
ReplyDeleteGod only knows. We will be the last to be informed.
ReplyDeleteAnother closed door decision like so many. Hart will probably have been told, but then told to keep his big mouth shut.
Anons important not to get confused between the paid and appointed officers and the elected councillors with allowances rather than a wage here.
ReplyDeleteThis is about the elected councillors and the democratic balance within the council and wouldn’t be something the chief executive would or ought to be allowed to interfere with.
As I see it we now have a position where likely voting will be equal with the chair’s extra casting vote giving Labour the edge.
Michael your voting figures are right but a vote of no confidence in Hart would have to rely on Worrow and Sober Jack. One of them might see this as an opportunity to settle old scores and vote for a coalition subject to certain individuals being removed from power. There must be some able councillors on both sides. How about Wells as Leader and Campbell as deputy. As long as they get rid of Johnstone and Bayford.
ReplyDeleteI cannot agree that the Chief Executive can just sit there and do nothing as she usually does. I'm not convinced that she even knows what her officers are doing. It wasn't that long ago that a previous CEO who did know what was going on, offered to resign because of a very similar situation where he had failed to provide a lead for the miscreant Members.
cheers simon
Deletethis is tooth fairy politics lol
DeletePeter. You change sides more times than Ian Driver lol
ReplyDeleteIan Driver is a nice man but his word is worth very little.
ReplyDeleteIn politics, like business, if you keep changing you mind every 24 hours and stamp your feet like a two year old when you can't get your own way, people will start to loose confidence in you.
It's not even about being nice or being nasty I like Ian very much.
Ian Driver doesnt make Tom King's hand any stronger because he forgets agreements and promises in hours. The question is, can he even believe himself?
Is Cllr Driver really 'loose' or did you mean 'lose' confidence, 6:12?
ReplyDeleteTo me this is a all risible pygmy tribal political nonsense. Worth only as a fertile ground for Simon Moores' satire, which I enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I am beginning to view Ian Driver in a new and favourable light.
As for his upsetting the tigs, I could not give a flying fig.
http://thanetstar.com/article/john-worrow
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