Quote: Mrs Barista "Allam's in the paper slating them very frequently. If you compare the column inches afforded to the council's viewpoint vs that of Mr Allam, there's no contest. Every reason for them to feel a bit peeved at how this whole thing has been portrayed. Still, I think this is a very reasonable position for the council to take. They've promised a referendum if there is a proposition put forward by Mr Allam with sufficient detail and clarity for people to vote on. They've made the first move. Well done to them. Let's see what full and swift reciprocation we get now - this will surely be forthcoming imminently if the Sporting Village gift plans and funding are as robust, detailed and transparent as claimed.'"
The paper ask a question and write a reply, which is not necessarily the same as what you put.
As for the Council, by accident or design, they're still going out of their way to make sure the best deal isn't bargained for. What would be wrong with sitting around a table with an open mind instead of this request for one prescriptive scheme?
A referendum's never going to happen, what would the vote be on? All or nothing? With certain covenants and caveats?
I'm sure even the one eyed types on here can see how that's not the most productive of options.
