blackydog

Sad to hear that. Used to knock about with Mark and others in my early teens.

It's a rule of astrology that you cannot foresee your own death...

There was a Ray Dexter on Saunders road used to have pigeons in the garden. Think the sons were Mark and possibly Tom. Not seen them for over 35 years, no idea now.

I'll chuck my hat in the ring for that one too. @HeHasRisen make sure you bookmark! 🥰

As someone who despises Tory politics, what choice do I have? Lib-Dems have Gail Smith (met her - can't stand her). Greens I like in principle, but have some bat**** ideas. I just don't bother voting or spoil my paper.

Who's have thought it...

I catch Stagecoach 50 bus when I go to town. I used to pay £3.60 return. Now I have been told by a driver, that option no longer exists, so I have to pay £2 each way. To be fair, he said I can't sell you that option, and let me on for free, even though I offered to pay the £2. Now I just pay the £2 but the cap does me no favours whatsoever.

The cars we were producing were crap. Others did it better. People voted with their wallets. Also the government of the time when we were still manufacturers, prefered finance and service industries.

Obviously parties during lockdown don't count.

They can't defend it. They're are using the CAZ as another excuse in their long term plan, to eventually ban all traffic from the city centre. But stupid as they are, they don't (don't want to?) see that they are just moving the problem elsewhere, e.g. Meadowhall. People at Wincobank and Tinsley need clean air to breath too. Don't they matter? CAZ at Tinsley roundabout anyone? Because they realised his behaviour had been wrong and indefensible? Any similarities?

Well of course it is, I know what I would rather do. But then again I am not the leader of a heavily criticised local authority. You would think the leader of the council would be keen to go on local radio, and explain important changes to local practice, when they get the chance. I was pointing out - quite correctly and relevant - that he doesn't show the same reluctance when attending free events (where he may very well be called upon to speak or be asked questions).

SCC implementing mandatory (is it even?) scheme in a shoddy fashion, so they can then blame the current government for forcing them to do it. Don't bother asking for proof, just open your eyes. Sorry. Your point being?

Doesn't have a problem attending freebie football matches though. Details of offer - date, name of donor, amount and nature of gift Accepted/Declined inc. reason 12 May 2022 - OEC, Rugby World Cup Sheffield, hosted by Sheffield Eagles - £99.99 + VAT Accepted - Networking event/building & supporting rugby/relationships as part of Sheffield sports strategy 28 June 2022 - NDubz Tickets for a Resident (Event sold out) - £105.90 Accepted - Community/Local resident support 14 July 2022 - Dinner to mark the inaugural year of Sheffield Museums Trust - 2 x £90 tickets = £180 Accepted - Support of Sheffield Museums Trust 15 July 2022 - Weston Park Cancer Charity - Trustee MasterChef Gala Dinner - 2 x £90 tickets = £180 Accepted - Charitable support/fundraising 9 July 2022 - VIP Ticket to Women's Euros Football Match - £250 Accepted - To help build good relations 13 July 2022 - VIP Ticket to Women's Euros Football Match - £250 Accepted - To help build good relations 17 July 2022 - VIP Ticket to Women's Euros Football Match - £250 Accepted - To help build good relations 26 July 2022 - VIP Ticket to Women's Euros Semi Final Football Match - £250 Accepted - To help build good relations 14 June 2019 - Meal at Cutlers Hall with Normandy Veterans Accepted - Commemorate 75th Anniversary of D-Day on behalf of City 15 June 2019 - Meal at Sheffield University with Normandy Veterans Accepted - Commemorate 75th Anniversary of D-Day on behalf of City 14 June 2021 - Meal at Marmadukes with Homes England Accepted 21 July 2021 - Made in Sheffield Awards Dinner from Insider Media Accepted - As gave opportunity for the City Council to be visible and support Made in Sheffield 31 July 2021 - Master Pewterer, Chris Hudson MBE, Family and Friends Livery Dinner Accepted 7 August 2021 - SUFC Match Tickets and Dinner Accepted - Further building good community relations 13 February 2022 - SWFC Match Tickets and Dinner Accepted - Help build community relations 23 February 2022 - SWFC Match Tickets and Dinner Accepted - Help build community relations 8 March 2022 - SWFC Match Tickets and Dinner Accepted - Help build community relations 2 May 2022 - Ticket to Canape Reception and Final of World Snooker Championships Accepted - To continue the relationship between the City of Sheffield and the World Snooker Finals held in the City 9 November 2022 - Three football match tickets for SUFC v Rotherham Accepted - Networking event/building and supporting football relationships as part of Sheffield sports strategy 20 November 2022 – Sheffield United Women v London City Lionesses – Tickets free of charge – Donated by SUFC Accepted – Networking event. Building and supporting football relationships as part of Sheffield sports strategy and also part of Women’s Euro Legacy Project 19 November 2022 - Match ticket and pre-match hospitality - Sheffield Wednesday Football Club v Shrewsbury Town Football Club - Approx. cost £225.00 + VAT Accepted - Developing enhanced community working between SCC and SWFC 10 December 2022 - 2 tickets for Sheffield United v Huddersfield football match - Cost £225 Accepted - Networking event/building and supporting football relationships as part of Sheffield sports strategy

Are you referring to the planners?

If they have taken early retirement, it suggests they are not working hence unemployed, and not OAPs. Prefer the Belgian.

My aunty had a fanny...

Buses were not maintained badly in the earlier years of that period. Every 7 years they were subject to a "recert". They were virtually rebuilt with parts being replaced whether they needed it or not a lot of the time. I got bollocked more than once for eating my lunch on a "recert" bus waiting for inspection. Maintenance at the garages on an ongoing basis was more hit and miss. I spent some time at East Bank garage on loan and that was an eye opener. I also did loan time (from Queens Rd) at Greenland road on the test lane doing any last minute fettling prior to MoT.

Just the usual incompetence then?

Give the ticket office a call, they'll sort you out. I recommend you make a cup of tea in preparation for what could be a lengthy operation though. Phone: 0114 253 7200

No, not necessarily as you will see from a post I just added.

Just one example of their outstanding efforts, and lo and behold, its about tree felling. tree felling FoI summary It found that the council "could not locate and provide all of the relevant information in the case of 13 requests and that it "raises concerns regarding records management". it goes on to say . Regarding the FOI requests, the report found in some instances the council had "undertaken a practice of labelling information arising from the tree-felling programme which they considered to be sensitive as 'Not Subject to FOIA.' This practice was inappropriate. And that's before we started on the Kate Joseph's request and intentional reluctance to release information.

Even though it's "general sale" you still need an account to buy a ticket. Register online. And its one customer number/ one ticket.

As I recall the council aren't that keen on assisting with FoI requests, so I imagine the response wasn't exactly received with open arms.

And as identified in the BBC link I provided, there are 377 free spaces available to council employees as of 2021 available in the city centre. Perhaps there still is. That's potentially 377 cars driving into the city centre, around it on their ever so urgent business, and then back out again. Don't look good for a council introducing a CAZ does it?

Eh? I corrected myself.