slartibartfast Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Lovely chap? He's as thick as shit in the neck of a bottle, that's what he is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 As Head of a Planning Section - I've one question. Is North Somerset Council a Conservative Council? If yes, on this application, we're in trouble. If not, no worries. If the former, dependent on the amount of time elapsed since the application was submitted , I'd go straight to appeal on non-determination. Hopefully, they've twin-tracked applications so one goes to appeal ,the other can be determined locally (with the hope they approve it). Colin Sexstone seems a wise old owl. Hopefully, he and his planning advisors have all this sussed. Superficially, seems an appeal would be pretty straightforward and City appear to have a good case to go for costs. North Somerset Council was turned blue by a whitewash at the last election, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Hocking Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Is his name Cook or Cock because ive heard him called both ? It's Bob Cock - a complete and utter d*ickhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Chelt Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Cotswold Red, thanks for posting the link to the interview. I have to say I was genuinely surprised at Bob Cook's lump-headed views. Colin Sexstone came across as very articulate and knowledgeable. Bob Cook, on the other hand, came across as a nimby, a question-dodger and frankly incompetent. "I don't care if I get re-elected" - surely if you don't care about being re-elected what you're saying is you don't care about serving your constituency. "Democracy in action" - no, stupidity in action. You ignored the views of the professionals for your straw-poll of locals who didn't think 'Bristol' would get in the 'first division' again. "I think Colin said it all, we'd take the application of a shed just as seriously" - I can't even begin to utter my incomprehension at this statement. I won't, just read it and make you're own minds up. " " - his response to the question of whether he wants a stadium " " - his second response to the question of whether he wants a stadium "well, I don't watch football so I don't personally want a stadium" - Finally. So you didn't approach the subject with an open mind? I hope whoever contests his seat at the next election drives around Long Ashton with a picture of his face and a loud speaker playing "I don't care if I get re-elected" on loop over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Presumably the Committee making the decision in January will be put under the same "pressure" by the Tory MP and the Deputy Leader of the Council. We will just have to appeal up the line until someone with no bias, for or against, actually looks at the evidence presented to them and makes an informed decision. As a resident of North Somerset myself it is embarrassing to know that we have a collection of farmhands running the Council (in fact I would imagine livestock could do a better job). The interesting point for me is that North Somerset claim they were only looking at a "road" application yet all they have spoken about is the stadium itself. I have yet to hear a coherent argument from them against the proposed road which is all they were supposed to be voting on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I might be wrong but I think only one of the Councillors who made their feelings known last night, are part of the Council's Executive (lead Councilors) the pressure as said from the top table, Bristol City Council, and indirectly the FA and Central Govt will be enormous. The club may have to be sensible and make some minor modifications to the proposal then it will sail through with both sides claiming a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weymouth red Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Cant someone start a facebook group we hate north somerset council, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Cant someone start a facebook group we hate north somerset council, The best way to do it is be nice to them, get the decision to go our way in the end and then set up the group!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I might be wrong but I think only one of the Councillors who made their feelings known last night, are part of the Council's Executive (lead Councilors) the pressure as said from the top table, Bristol City Council, and indirectly the FA and Central Govt will be enormous. The club may have to be sensible and make some minor modifications to the proposal then it will sail through with both sides claiming a result.If they would have voted on teh road I would understand making some little changes, But as of yet I am still to hear anything that was said about teh road at the meeting for which the application was for. They should have all been briefed saying basically forget the stadium completely, You do not have the power to vote on taht as it is not in NS and the bigger council up the road have already made the decision on that, All you need to do is look at the facts, read teh report properly and vote on the 45 meter stretch of road, Considering most roads are built through green belt I don't understand why they would say no to another road being added especially considering I guess David Lloyd and the P&R and teh access roads used to be green belt. The only thing I am aware of is that they were told there is a robust travel plan in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I was delighted to listen to that interview because it highlighted what a complete incompetent moron Cook is, which gives me confidence that the people who know what they're doing will overrule those ****wits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 just listened to the radio link i have never heard such an ill informed pillock (and for once i ain't talking about CS) it it somewhat frightening that somebody so ineloquent and unable to formulate a decent response to a question is in a position of power hang on, what am i saying....hes a politician, so thats part of the job description his comment about not worrying if he gets re-elected again or not, goes to show hes not worried about the people he represents, only his own image I have had some less than polite things to say about CS in the past, but fair play to the bloke on this one He managed to make Bob Cook sound like the amateur he is His responses were quick, made structured arguments, and got the clubs point across very well I just hope the main committee have the common sense to trust the officers they pay to make recommendations, and overrule the dope at the next hearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray White Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Why does Graham Torrington keep referring to us as Bristol Football Club, what a ****t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Heres the man himself , i certainly wouldn't buy a car from him http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/cairo/councillors/mem17.asp Here is a useful link, if you would like to complain to NS Council about one of their Councillors.. Here we go then il start http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Your+Council/...kingacomplaint/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1975Legend Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I still await a reply to the email I sent him, I look forward to sharing the response with you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Ashton Red Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Bob Cook is a Long Ashton Councillor because at the last election there were two seats and only 3 candidates (2 Tory and 1 Lib) The Tories both got in because there was no opposition for the local seats - and that's democracy - that was the first time in 20 years that I haven't been able to use my vote! Cook will claim he is representing his constituents (the people of Long Asthon) who are basically opposed to any change and anything to do with Bristol. I would urge any LA residents who are also city fans to write to him and suggest he is representing a minority voice who just happen to shout loudest - I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT1970 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thank goodness we have great people working for our club such as Colin Sexstone and Steve Lansdown. CS appears to be working so hard for this stadium and taking alot of the pressure away from SL, who is providing so much of the funding for this project along with the eternal battle to keep this club in its current position. If this stadium project falls through, then i can see them both losing alot of interest and will look to walk away. The old stadium cannot even afford to keep us in this division, yet alone if we were to ever get into the prem. If they where to go, then look forward to another 100 years lurking between div 2-3. Keep up the good work fellas and fingers crossed this set back is just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I still await a reply to the email I sent him, I look forward to sharing the response with you all! I suspect you are in a long queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Our friends over the bridge have even heard about it!! http://www.ccmb.co.uk/fudforum/index.php?t...52428a96b49b328 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have just e-mailed him as well, cant wait for a reply! He's reminded me just how much i hate the Tory party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Our friends over the bridge have even heard about it!! http://www.ccmb.co.uk/fudforum/index.php?t...52428a96b49b328The OP on there is more informed about the application that NS were and that has to be saying something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have just e-mailed him as well, cant wait for a reply!I sent him a email two days ago and I am still waiting for a reply. Looking at this page http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Your+Council/...kingacomplaint/ I think he fits teh bill perfectly for a nice complaint to be made about him. I urge as many as possible to also do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityhead Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 If anybody - or everybody - would care to write to Mr Cook, who was 'Chairman' of the meeting, to explain where he is factually wrong, then by all means do so. His public email addresses, which can be found on the council website, is: bob.cook@n-somerset.gov.uk Also, Elfan Ap Rees - no relation - who is Executive Member for Strategic Planning, Highways, Economic Development and Housing at North Somerset (basically the planning chief), who spoke against committee rules for longer than he was actually allowed to criticise the development, can be contacted at: elfan.ap.rees@n-somerset.gov.uk Both Tories. Hmm. Anyway, I'm sure both men would love to hear from many City fans as to why they are wrong in their assertions... Or go onto the NSC website and make a formal complaint. It's easy to do and they have to investigate. If enough people do it then they will be geatly annoyed at the time and effort to investigate this fool. Should teach him to stick to the point andkeep his prejudices at homne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyCity Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Personally, I'm outraged that such a huge planning matter, and more to the point such enormous investment into the area can be delayed, stopped by people who didn't give the actual application any consideration, but debated the need for the development. Its totally amazing, with the country as it is at the moment, somebody wants to spend 100 million pounds and farmer giles decides its a good idea to stop it cos he might be inconvenienced occasionally wtf. Surely their must be grounds to appeal to the Secretary of state for a miscarriage of process, which would invalidate their decision. why didn't they just have a brief chat in the pub about it, decide the didn't want their view spoiled, and vote against it - oh hang on, isn't that what they did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Personally, I'm outraged that such a huge planning matter, and more to the point such enormous investment into the area can be delayed, stopped by people who didn't give the actual application any consideration, but debated the need for the development. Its totally amazing, with the country as it is at the moment, somebody wants to spend 100 million pounds and farmer giles decides its a good idea to stop it cos he might be inconvenienced occasionally wtf. Surely their must be grounds to appeal to the Secretary of state for a miscarriage of process, which would invalidate their decision. why didn't they just have a brief chat in the pub about it, decide the didn't want their view spoiled, and vote against it - oh hang on, isn't that what they did! The Long Ashton bypass must really spoil the view from the village? there again, i suppose they didnt oppose that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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reddoc Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I take from that that Liam Fox is ignorant. That was largely the context of my reply to his office. And very small of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldfield Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/homepage/Co...il/article.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAGFC Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Bob Cook broke at least 3 of the 'complaints' rules but they have covered themselves by putting in the 'planning refusal' comments below.....ggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. BCAGFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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