But would that count as a "conflict of interest"?
I'd much rather someone "local" (by which I mean directly affected) be arguing the case for the local area and I'm guessing that's why most people get involved in local politics.
For some reason, I draw a distinction between the above example and ... I dunno ... if the councillor owned the field and was going to make a fortune if it was built on (though perhaps they are just on a spectrum).
― djh, Tuesday, 3 January 2017 22:13 (seven years ago) link
Almost any kind of commercial building in the vicinity of a house is going to have some kind of impact on property value. Strictly I don't know how conflict of interest rules work at Parish level, or whether parish councils have jurisdiction over most planning decisions, but the thin veneer of local democracy has to at least maintain the illusion that elected officials must place the broader interests of the people who elected them over personal prejudice or gain - however unlikely that is in practice
― Rock Wokeman (Noodle Vague), Tuesday, 3 January 2017 22:20 (seven years ago) link
Beautiful thread.
― pplains, Tuesday, 3 January 2017 22:37 (seven years ago) link
Yeah. I'd not found it until this evening.
― djh, Tuesday, 3 January 2017 22:38 (seven years ago) link
Same. This is great. And very close to home tbh
― Le Bateau Ivre, Tuesday, 3 January 2017 23:03 (seven years ago) link
http://www.ukipne.org/wp-content/uploads/13165917_1724216304497768_4003966457051377713_n.jpg
― soref, Wednesday, 4 January 2017 02:52 (seven years ago) link
https://www.hlf.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/siftgroups_media_fullsize/public/media/pressnews/th-14-08322_churchstreet2.jpg?itok=Ol9dAY3F&width=800&height=600
― soref, Wednesday, 4 January 2017 02:53 (seven years ago) link
http://www.hartlepoolpost.co.uk/article_buy%20to%20let%20bonanza_htm_files/110939.jpg
― soref, Wednesday, 4 January 2017 02:54 (seven years ago) link
http://randfonteinherald.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/04/IMG_054_581123959.jpg
https://cllrkylerobinson.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/county_council_candidate_labour_john_taylor.jpg?w=350&h=200&crop=1
http://southswindonlabour.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large-2/public/field/image/20140122_162155.jpg?itok=Nv-qU8M2
http://www.expressandstar.com/wpmvc/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/imgID19561853.jpg
http://rossthomson.net/content/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140630-180734-65254122.jpg
― soref, Wednesday, 4 January 2017 02:58 (seven years ago) link
https://westboroughconservativesdotorg.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/potholebrightwell.jpg?w=486&h=484&crop=1
― soref, Wednesday, 4 January 2017 03:00 (seven years ago) link
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/5511139.jpg?display=1&htype=0&type=responsive-gallery
― soref, Wednesday, 4 January 2017 03:01 (seven years ago) link
http://i.briefreport.co.uk/upload/news/large/14/09/2002422271.jpg
― soref, Wednesday, 4 January 2017 03:04 (seven years ago) link
I just picture them all crouching in the street, looking up at the press, and going, "You see? You see this shit RIGHT HERE?"
― pplains, Wednesday, 4 January 2017 03:11 (seven years ago) link
http://www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk/i/uploads/2014/05/biographies-of-new-town-mayor-nick-hodges-and-his-deputy-dick-sweatman-3.jpeg
Nick with his deputy for the coming year, Dick Sweatman
― NickB, Wednesday, 18 January 2017 20:21 (seven years ago) link
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CsFDz61XYAQ2z9I.jpg
― calzino, Wednesday, 18 January 2017 20:35 (seven years ago) link
dick... sweatman?
― i don't watch lamestream porn (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 18 January 2017 20:38 (seven years ago) link
wasn't expecting Batley festival to have such a strong Leigh Bowery influence
― soref, Wednesday, 18 January 2017 20:44 (seven years ago) link
http://i1.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article4572361.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/JS50180226.jpg
― i don't watch lamestream porn (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 18 January 2017 20:57 (seven years ago) link
ha that picture made me homesick
― Islamic State of Mind (jim in vancouver), Wednesday, 18 January 2017 21:17 (seven years ago) link
it's somehow very glasgow-specific innit
― i don't watch lamestream porn (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 18 January 2017 21:36 (seven years ago) link
yes, even if i didn't know the particular part of glasgow it is (it's sandyhills) i would know it was glasgow
― Islamic State of Mind (jim in vancouver), Wednesday, 18 January 2017 21:38 (seven years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/YWyap0m.jpg
When will the horror end.
― pplains, Wednesday, 18 January 2017 22:34 (seven years ago) link
http://welshpolitics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lab4RoyalGlam.jpg
― Rock Wokeman (Noodle Vague), Friday, 20 January 2017 11:19 (seven years ago) link
local councillors + local sports team mascots are always a good combination
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/resources/images/6177395/?type=responsive-gallery-fullscreen
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/resources/images/6177398/?type=responsive-gallery-fullscreen
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/resources/images/6177403/?type=responsive-gallery-fullscreen
― soref, Sunday, 2 April 2017 06:45 (seven years ago) link
http://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/content-images/flextronics.jpg
― soref, Sunday, 2 April 2017 06:49 (seven years ago) link
lad in the wolf outfit looks cold
― Django Chutney (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 2 April 2017 06:55 (seven years ago) link
Congratulations to Cllr Chris Wells and UKIP Thanet. Great example of the hard work UKIP Cllrs do for their communities. pic.twitter.com/TvwDq21o6d— UKIP (@UKIP) May 4, 2017
― soref, Thursday, 4 May 2017 18:09 (seven years ago) link
immaculate
― gnaw on my meat oreo (bizarro gazzara), Thursday, 4 May 2017 18:11 (seven years ago) link
http://northglennews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2016/06/25shpothole-Large.jpg
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 08:30 (seven years ago) link
possible Satanist y/n?
https://www2.north-norfolk.gov.uk/apps/councillors/councillors_councillordetails.asp?ID=105
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 08:33 (seven years ago) link
http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article3451313.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/JS35373765.jpg
2 and a half inches
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 08:34 (seven years ago) link
http://i1.thejournal.co.uk/incoming/article4874566.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/POTHOLES2JPG.jpg
DUDE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO POINT
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 08:49 (seven years ago) link
http://68.media.tumblr.com/809e6e88e859f23378bad05763d251cb/tumblr_mme2sl81VM1rceqego1_1280.jpg
LIKE THIS, RIGHT?
http://potholeposers.tumblr.com/
a timeless idea is a timeless idea, obv
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 08:50 (seven years ago) link
not even a shadow of a doubt
― del esdichado (NickB), Friday, 12 May 2017 08:50 (seven years ago) link
disappointingly small picture but tremendous form
https://i0.wp.com/www.renfrewshire24.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/stow-brae-kenny.jpg?fit=1117%2C768&resize=350%2C200
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 08:51 (seven years ago) link
http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/resources/images/5329249.jpg?display=1&htype=81&type=responsive-gallery
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 08:52 (seven years ago) link
http://www.churchofsatan.com/images/mendes-baphomet-banner.jpg
the road to hell is covered in bloody potholes
― del esdichado (NickB), Friday, 12 May 2017 09:03 (seven years ago) link
took me a minute to notice the peen there
obv it should be pointing at a pothole
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 09:11 (seven years ago) link
Oh shit I missed that! It's errr... not particularly impressive for such an ungodly beast?
― del esdichado (NickB), Friday, 12 May 2017 09:16 (seven years ago) link
ikr?
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 09:17 (seven years ago) link
It'll not have the Christians quaking in their boots, it'll have them pointing and laughing at his lack of underpants
― del esdichado (NickB), Friday, 12 May 2017 09:19 (seven years ago) link
6.66, the member of the beast
― del esdichado (NickB), Friday, 12 May 2017 09:33 (seven years ago) link
dong is oddly on-topic for this thread given that a popular way to get the council to fill in potholes is apparently to spraypaint a dick around it so they feel obligated to cover it up
― PRESIDENT STEAMPUNK J. BRAINSTEM (bizarro gazzara), Friday, 12 May 2017 10:35 (seven years ago) link
first picture of a local councillor pointing at a spray-painted shlong wins a prize
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 10:36 (seven years ago) link
best i can do
http://www.thepoke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cock2.jpg
― PRESIDENT STEAMPUNK J. BRAINSTEM (bizarro gazzara), Friday, 12 May 2017 10:40 (seven years ago) link
bonus point for the headline but c'mon we need a dude in a cheap suit pointing
― The Remoans of the May (Noodle Vague), Friday, 12 May 2017 10:42 (seven years ago) link
look i'm trying here but i suspect even the thirstiest councillor is going to think twice about squatting next to grafitti genitals
― PRESIDENT STEAMPUNK J. BRAINSTEM (bizarro gazzara), Friday, 12 May 2017 10:44 (seven years ago) link
Look at his face, just look at his face...
http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/resources/images/1258017.jpg
Excellent work with the hands too.
― Punnet of the Grapes (Tom D.), Friday, 12 May 2017 12:10 (seven years ago) link
found a picture of a local councillor stood next to some graffiti and a couple of dicks, does this count?
http://indianaomi.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/5/2/24529488/207002752.jpg
― del esdichado (NickB), Friday, 12 May 2017 13:01 (seven years ago) link