THIS IS THE BLOG OF COLIN JONES, RHYL TOWN COUNCILLOR: BODFOR WARD
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The opinions expressed in this blog are entirely my own and not the views of the town council.
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Shown above is the top half of a Labour Party leaflet circulated recently. It refers to Denbighshire council proposals to cut back on street and cemetery maintenance to save money. “The Vale of Clwyd Labour Party,” says the leaflet, “believes that with sand dunes and sand banks in our town centres, weeds growing in the high street, flower beds pulled up the only missing is tumbleweed blowing down the high street.”
Say No to Tumble Weed towns, it says. Sign our petition, it says. Well, Denbighshire council agreed the cuts anyway, as they reluctantly have to from time to time when budget management becomes an issue.
You should think twice before putting your name and address on a political party’s leaflet, or you may be treated thereafter as a party supporter and sent all kinds of bumf – especially when a General Election is in the offing.
The Conservatives’ newsletter dated Winter 08, tended to claim ownership of public concerns about the Pavilion Theatre and Rhyl High School. The implication was that Denbighshire and/or Labour were getting things wrong or didn’t care. Tory publications such as this call for your support and – of course – for your name and address.
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