‘No Confidence’ – Who’s Next? an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, examining the prospects for the No Confidence motion and (of course) the consequences. ~~~~~ As I predicted last weekend, we have not had long to wait for [...]
Happy New Year to the Borough an “In My View” report by NIGEL WARD, wishing members and residents best wishes for the year(s) ahead. ~~~~~ Earlier today, I attended the scheduled meeting of the Scarborough Borough Council Cabinet, in company [...]
SBC Cabinet Re-Shuffle? an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, reporting on big changes forthcoming at the Puzzle Palace. ~~~~~ The result of the 12th December 2019 General Election – an unprecedented rejection of Labour, even in stronghold constituencies [...]
“The Fight for Democracy” A very timely Letter to the Editor from the only Scarborough Borough Councillor to evince the openness to mention that the Emperor’s new clothes, at least, are totally transparent. ~~~~~ To the editor The Americans like [...]
“The Path Not Taken” In the interests of fairness and balance, a Letter to the Editor from Councillor Michelle Donohue-Moncrieff [Unaff.Ind.] in response to the statement published yesterday (Fri. 6th Dec.) by the Independent Group at Scarborough Borough Council. ~~~~~ [...]
SBC Independent Group Resignation an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, reporting on an important shift in the power blance at SBC. ~~~~~ I have been made privy to the information that Councillor Michelle DONOHUE-MONCRIEFF has informed Chief Executive [...]
Dredging the Depths of Credulity an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, up-dating readers on ALLAN ROBERTS’ investigation of the questionable finances of the Borough Dredger – ‘Sandsend’. ~~~~~ In pursuit of the White Rabbit, Guest Author ALLAN ROBERTS, [...]
Just Deserts A newspaper has reported that former Scarborough Borough Council Chief Executive Jim Dillon has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education, honoris causa, by Coventry University, in recognition of his services to regeneration – presumably successful projects like [...]
Back to the Futurist Today’s Guest Author is the ever-popular former SBC elected member NORMAN MURPHY, offering his ‘take’ on what went wrong – and how it is yet to be put right. ~~~~~ It is beyond doubt that many [...]
Changing Partners an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, reporting on a tectonic shift at the Puzzle Palace. ~~~~~ One of three Tory County Councillors who recently suffered de-selection from solid seats at North Yorkshire County Council has resigned [...]
