Kicking off at Middlesbrough Council
- Thread starter Gains
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DCI_Gene_Hunt
Well-known member
He wont resign - the majority of the public are behind him.
Like Johnson & Houchen they don't care what rules they break or bend etc as long as they are perceived to be doing good for the area.
Like Johnson & Houchen they don't care what rules they break or bend etc as long as they are perceived to be doing good for the area.
Gains
Well-known member
Fancy letting your 9 year old write such an important letter for you?
HarryVegas
Well-known member
I must admit, the terrible quality of the letter gives me cause to doubt the credibility of the people concerned.
HarryVegas
Well-known member
In which case, a complaint to the police needs to be made.
Billy Horner
Well-known member
If you think the letter is bad, they’ve also signed a notice calling for a vote of no confidence in the “Elected Mayor of Middleborough”.
American_Mary
Well-known member
The childish presentation should not stop a proper investigation, a full list of alleged offences with details should be released and Preston afforded the right to reply, the proper channels should then undertake enquiries to see if any offence, misappropriation or breach of code of conduct has been committed and the appropriate action taken thereafter. Whatever is taking place does not reflect well on one party or the other and a proper resolution is required.
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HolgateCorner
Well-known member
If the letter is genuine and accurate surely the police should be involved, this would flush out both sides.
Norfolkred1
Well-known member
There is a lot of requests in there.
JustTheGent
Well-known member
More than likely there's already investigations underway and Preston's executive know what is coming. They are long term supporters of his and are basically there to do as they are told. This will be their attempt to avoid going down with the ship.
Colin Warnek
Well-known member
The grammar police should be first at the scene.
Billy Horner
Well-known member
It’s virtually impossible to remove a directly elected mayor from office. What the councillors could do though make a decision in Full Council to hold a referendum next year on abolishing the position of elected mayor. If passed, there would be no position for him to seek re-election to.
That’s how they managed to force Mallon out in the end. Unfortunately, as he announced that he wouldn’t seek re-election, the councillors didn’t follow through with the threat, so the position still exists.
Personally, I think there are too many examples around the country of ‘maverick’ mayors being elected whose administrations end up in perpetual conflict with the rest of the council. There’s no need for an elected mayor for an individual council now that we have Metro Mayors to give the area a political profile.
That’s how they managed to force Mallon out in the end. Unfortunately, as he announced that he wouldn’t seek re-election, the councillors didn’t follow through with the threat, so the position still exists.
Personally, I think there are too many examples around the country of ‘maverick’ mayors being elected whose administrations end up in perpetual conflict with the rest of the council. There’s no need for an elected mayor for an individual council now that we have Metro Mayors to give the area a political profile.
HolgateCorner
Well-known member
I think poor grammar is the least of the potential problems looking at that list. One for the legal process to have a look at.
Mountain Climber
Well-known member
Teesside aggro, Boro are back!