Tory

If you’ve read this blog for a while you will know by now that I am no fan of the BNP. Don’t get me wrong I would fight for their right to exist and for your right to vote for them. That is what makes our country great, a democracy built on the principles of free speech.

We are delighted to bring you the latest offering in our ‘In Conversation’ series. Earlier today we caught up with Council Leader Ross Irving and sought his reaction to the last full council meeting and the issues that were raised. We also asked Ross for his insight on the Dimensions saga and the ongoing accusations that the Authority is officer led. The issue of the £2million 106 money and the possibility of a Council Tax rise next year are also discussed.

Sometimes when you broadcast or write an article you often find yourself wondering whether you should be saying or writing what you are thinking – if you catch my drift. Today is one of those days, I find myself thinking, oh dear this one isn’t going to go down too well. But do you no what? When you have a certain strength of feeilng over an issue, or a comment that needs to be aired, you just have to go with the flow and let it all out.

I was tipped off yesterday that the Sentinel were about to publish an article about the Dimensions fiasco. Publish they did and what an article it was! An example of fantastic journalism by Iain Robinson & David Johnson has lifted the lid on this whole sorry saga. But what it does highlight is the complete disregard for the elected representatives of this city and the public at large by this officer led authority.

It's a bit more Abba than Martin Luther really....... A few weeks ago I had a coffee with a well known much respected member of the Stoke-on-Trent community.