Over the last two days we have seen Cllr Edie conduct a robust defence
of the proposed tendering system for carers services. He maintained that
the proposals were robust and watertight and took personal
responsibility for the process.
The same day, Cllr Dawe, leader of the council puts out a press release
saying that she has been in touch with officers (and not apparently Cllr
Edie) who told her that there were flaws in the system.
On that basis, she suspends the process and calls in independent
assessors. Clearly Cllr Dawes has no confidence in Cllr Edie and his
position is now fatally undermined.
Given an untendable position will he now do the honourable thing and
resign? Or will Cllr Dawe have to sack him?
I call on him to resign now in order to minimise any further damage to
the reputation of Edinburgh Council.
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Showing posts with label Edinburgh Council. Show all posts
Friday, 4 December 2009
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Common sense and responsibility
The other night I went out and found that a one way street close to my home had just had a further set of bollards installed.
The effect of this is to reduce the amount of parking available to local residents and will further restrict the flow of traffic in an area already congested due to silly restrictions.
My main concern though, was not the restriction itself but rather the simply irresponsible attitude to public funds. At a time when the country and Edinburgh council in particular, is facing a huge budget deficit why on earth has somebody authorised pointless and unnecessary expenditure like this?
It is time that the LibDem/SNP coalition on Edinburgh council recognised that the funds come from the taxpayer, who is facing financial cutbacks and started reducing spending accordingly. Indeed, they are trying to close schools and reduce the care budget while spending money on pointless projects in minor roads. You couldn't make it up!
Sadly the LibDems are fundamentally incapable of recognising this basic concept of economics. It is time we had a change. We can start with Westminster and work our way down, electing Conservatives who will treat the taxpayer with respect and will exercise restraint when making spending decisions.
The effect of this is to reduce the amount of parking available to local residents and will further restrict the flow of traffic in an area already congested due to silly restrictions.
My main concern though, was not the restriction itself but rather the simply irresponsible attitude to public funds. At a time when the country and Edinburgh council in particular, is facing a huge budget deficit why on earth has somebody authorised pointless and unnecessary expenditure like this?
It is time that the LibDem/SNP coalition on Edinburgh council recognised that the funds come from the taxpayer, who is facing financial cutbacks and started reducing spending accordingly. Indeed, they are trying to close schools and reduce the care budget while spending money on pointless projects in minor roads. You couldn't make it up!
Sadly the LibDems are fundamentally incapable of recognising this basic concept of economics. It is time we had a change. We can start with Westminster and work our way down, electing Conservatives who will treat the taxpayer with respect and will exercise restraint when making spending decisions.
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