Resignations, Coercion & Censure an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD (originally intended for publication on Christmas Eve, hence no mention of the rejection of the Future High Streets Fund bid or the Leader’s extension of the BBL agreement), [...]
In a satirical spirit, the North Yorks Enquirer presents the two-hundred-and-nineteenth in a continuing series of so-called “Photoons” – cartoons developed from digital photographs – highlighting the more amusing aspects of current affairs in North Yorkshire and far beyond. Readers [...]
December 24, 2020
Photoons
Guest Author ANDY STRANGEWAY, former Independent ERYC Councillor and nationally renowned parking campaigner, has laid down the gauntlet to SBC Director of Legal & Governance Services Lisa DIXON in respect of motorhomes parking at the Whitby Abbey Car Park (the [...]
In a satirical spirit, the North Yorks Enquirer presents the two-hundred-and-seventeenth in a continuing series of so-called “Photoons” – cartoons developed from digital photographs – highlighting the more amusing aspects of current affairs in North Yorkshire and far beyond. Readers [...]
December 6, 2020
Photoons
Is there Life in Marc? an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, welcoming a new Senior Officer to SBC, albeit on a strictly temporary (for the moment) basis. ~~~ I hope that regular readers will join me in extending [...]
SIV: That’s Another Fine Mess! an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, offering a running commentary on one local businessman’s object lesson in running rings round the Council. ~~~~~ I was unable to watch the SBC Cabinet Meeting of [...]
“Under a Bus!” It rather looks as though InToon has formed the opinion that SBC’s Finance Director Nick Edwards and Legal Director Lisa Dixon may be looking to wash their hands of Commercial Director Richard Bradley, no doubt on account [...]
November 8, 2020
Cartoons
An Unqualified Disaster an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, exposing the seemingly rash appointment of, and delegation of immense powers to, a lamentably under-qualified person. ~~~~~ As a casual observer of Council activities, I like, from time to [...]
Another Invisible Council Loan – £10M an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, reporting on a well-kept secret following on from TIM THORNE’s article “£3M Cornwall Gamble Mystery Solved” and Guest Author NORMAN MURPHY’s contributions “Randerson’s Folly” and “That [...]
SIDDONS: GDPR Breach Allegations an “In My View” article by NIGEL WARD, offering indications that delusions of grandeur may have strayed over the line – and into unlawful conduct. ~~~~~ I am happy to share with the wider public formal [...]