Great that the town has such an inspirational, charismatic leader now though. What his name again?
Especially with Houchen controlling half the town centre and a chunk of the funding for the area. I’ll take competence and character over charisma every time.Seriously through, I think the mayor of a town is largely an administrative role isn’t it? It doesn’t require grandstanding or a large social media presence
Elected mayors aren't largely administrative, they shouldn't be confused with ceremonial mayors. There can be some pros (and cons) of having an elected mayor with a national profile.Seriously through, I think the mayor of a town is largely an administrative role isn’t it? It doesn’t require grandstanding or a large social media presence
He doesn't anymore. Things have happened behind the scenesEspecially with Houchen controlling half the town centre and a chunk of the funding for the area. I’ll take competence and character over charisma every time.
Have you even tried to know who he is? Maybe he's doing a job rather than phoning the Gazette every day courting publicity.Great that the town has such an inspirational, charismatic leader now though. What his name again?
This is a really good point.Have you even tried to know who he is? Maybe he's doing a job rather than phoning the Gazette every day courting publicity.
Whilst that is good news, I don't think it should be " behind the scenes". This is mainly monies from the public purse and as such, clear information and crucially, transparency, should be the cornerstone of all this.He doesn't anymore. Things have happened behind the scenes
Why are people so interested in big personalities and so called charisma rather than showing any ability to do the job?Great that the town has such an inspirational, charismatic leader now though. What his name again?
Agreed. Watch this or some other space -Whilst that is good news, I don't think it should be " behind the scenes". This is mainly monies from the public purse and as such, clear information and crucially, transparency, should be the cornerstone of all this.
Lack of transparency was referenced in the report on the ongoing scandal at Teesworks.