Facebook | Evan Owen: "It is a pity that the enlighted Scottish officers, planners and members aren't in control of the Snowdonia National Park Authority, this is a place where there is no balance, no vision and no er... PLANNING. Who do we blame? Lets start at the top:
(1) Can we blame the Chief Executive? If his speech at the beginning of H...earing Session 1 of the Local Development Plan Examination is an indication of his personal views then yes.
(2) Can we blame the Director of Planning and Cultural Heritage? If his doodling during Hearing Session 1 is any indication of his inability to concentrate on the proceedings then yes.
(3) Can we blame the Chairman of the SNPA Planning Committee? Probably but I won't go down that route today, later perhaps. Don't want a Welsh Nationalist uprising.
(4) Can we blame all the other Members of the Authority? Probably, but their knowledge of planning issues has always been the laughing stock at the planning department so maybe the fault lies with (1) and (2), perhap..."
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Sosban fach yn berwi ana tan | The Spectator
Sosban fach yn berwi ana tan | The Spectator
Rod Liddle
Bigots R us
He deleted my comment, why? Too near the truth?
Evan Owen
Rod Liddle
Bigots R us
He deleted my comment, why? Too near the truth?
Evan Owen
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The enduring legacy left by drowned Welsh valley - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
The enduring legacy left by drowned Welsh valley - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
For Plaid councillor Mr Edwards the incident was just one chapter in what he sees as 800 years of English exploitation in Wales.
He said: “I thought the Welsh people would never allow the English to drown our valley, but I didn’t realise that we had no say at all in our own affairs just as we have none now. They just trod over us, and not for the first time. It’s been going on for 800 years.”
And this man is Chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Planning Committee, using a piece of English legislation which was meant to create a playground for... er... the English. Now he uses the planning powers to 'drown' villages in decay and decline.
For Plaid councillor Mr Edwards the incident was just one chapter in what he sees as 800 years of English exploitation in Wales.
He said: “I thought the Welsh people would never allow the English to drown our valley, but I didn’t realise that we had no say at all in our own affairs just as we have none now. They just trod over us, and not for the first time. It’s been going on for 800 years.”
And this man is Chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Planning Committee, using a piece of English legislation which was meant to create a playground for... er... the English. Now he uses the planning powers to 'drown' villages in decay and decline.
The enduring legacy left by drowned Welsh valley - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
The enduring legacy left by drowned Welsh valley - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
For Plaid councillor Mr Edwards the incident was just one chapter in what he sees as 800 years of English exploitation in Wales.
He said: “I thought the Welsh people would never allow the English to drown our valley, but I didn’t realise that we had no say at all in our own affairs just as we have none now. They just trod over us, and not for the first time. It’s been going on for 800 years.”
And this man is Chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Planning Committee, using a piece of English legislation which was meant to create a playground for... er... the English. Now he uses the planning powers to 'drown' villages in decay and decline.
For Plaid councillor Mr Edwards the incident was just one chapter in what he sees as 800 years of English exploitation in Wales.
He said: “I thought the Welsh people would never allow the English to drown our valley, but I didn’t realise that we had no say at all in our own affairs just as we have none now. They just trod over us, and not for the first time. It’s been going on for 800 years.”
And this man is Chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Planning Committee, using a piece of English legislation which was meant to create a playground for... er... the English. Now he uses the planning powers to 'drown' villages in decay and decline.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Llanfair councillor calls on home to be recognised on map - North Wales Weekly News
Llanfair councillor calls on home to be recognised on map - North Wales Weekly News
"Llanfairfechan councillor Ray Jones has spoken out against the fact the town continues to be left off a map of the Snowdonia National Park."
The turkeys are voting for Xmas a bit early this year?
"Llanfairfechan councillor Ray Jones has spoken out against the fact the town continues to be left off a map of the Snowdonia National Park."
The turkeys are voting for Xmas a bit early this year?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
WalesOnline - News - Politics - Politics News - Teenager told to repay £800 college fees because he worked for an English firm
WalesOnline - News - Politics - Politics News - Teenager told to repay £800 college fees because he worked for an English firm
Another "Devolution dividend"?
Is Wales destined to be a third world country in ten years?
Another "Devolution dividend"?
Is Wales destined to be a third world country in ten years?
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