Blackbeard Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 There are many threads on the forum about the airport including these, if you dig deep enough you may get the real story. http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=22059 http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=406354 http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1085579 http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=22059 http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=986169 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfall Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 "I think you will find that the leadership of the council has changed from different parties over the time line of the Sevenstone project ..." How many parties are you referring to? Labour have been in charge for 80% of the time, over the last 30 years - which certainly covers the length of time that Sevenstone has been in the pipeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999tigger Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 How many parties are you referring to? Labour have been in charge for 80% of the time, over the last 30 years - which certainly covers the length of time that Sevenstone has been in the pipeline. Why dont you stand for election and make the changes you want? Have you ever tried getting elected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketman Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 But Sheffield is a labour stronghold, so these councilors are more or less guaranteed election. The people just won't vote independent or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 On 12 October 2007, developers Hammerson unveiled the official marketing name for the New Retail Quarter as Sevenstone. Council Leaders 2002: Jan Wilson (Labour) 2008: Paul Scriven (Liberal Democrat) 2011: Julie Dore (Labour) On 17 June 2010, the Coalition Government announced the suspension of £12 million of central funding toward the project Just do some research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999tigger Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 But Sheffield is a labour stronghold, so these councilors are more or less guaranteed election. The people just won't vote independent or otherwise. If you convince enough people then they will vote for you. why not stand for UKIP? If you never try then you cant get elected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketman Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If I had more time and a few like minded people to stand as independents, then I might be tempted. But as I said, when you look at the previous election results it seems it would take the coming of the messiah to get people to vote any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999tigger Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 So you wont bother then. People get the politicians they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketman Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 So if I didn't vote for a labour councillor, I still deserve one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999tigger Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 So if I didn't vote for a labour councillor, I still deserve one? In a democracy you have to abide by the right to govern of those who are elected. If you dont agree then the only way to change things is to convince others over to your point of view and get yourself elected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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