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@CllrMCurtis @rm113 @carinaoreilly @johnelworthy @RTaylorUK I normally am ;-) - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 11:26
@rm113 @CllrMCurtis @carinaoreilly @johnelworthy @RTaylorUK Martin is absolutely right. The key is to not fetter your discretion. - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 11:20
@GailMDaisley RT @IanGManning: @RTaylorUK no chance consensus could mean you've got it wrong then? @GailMDaisley - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 10:30
@RTaylorUK RT @CllrMCurtis: @johnelworthy @carinaoreilly @RTaylorUK Theory is you can "advocate" as much as you like as long as you remain open-minded. - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 08:36
@RTaylorUK RT @CllrMCurtis: @johnelworthy @carinaoreilly @RTaylorUK WRT local advocacy - S25 of localism act dealt with much of that. Just untested in court. - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 08:36
@CllrMCurtis @johnelworthy @carinaoreilly @RTaylorUK Theory is you can "advocate" as much as you like as long as you remain open-minded. - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 08:27
@CllrMCurtis @johnelworthy @carinaoreilly @RTaylorUK WRT local advocacy - S25 of localism act dealt with much of that. Just untested in court. - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 08:25
@ClareBlair @nickhillman @RTaylorUK Is this really more about Richards inability to let anything shape his views except himself? Always b/w,no shading. - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 07:44
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @sofiloco ..but how conducted can be cause of Judicial Review. And there as reps not to represent often conflicting views. - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 07:29
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @sofiloco the problem is Richard you do not accept the difference between scrutiny/regulatory committees. Not just outcome ..... - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 07:26
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK no chance consensus could mean you've got it wrong then? @GailMDaisley - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 02:32
@DanRRatcliffe RT @keithedkins: Song for @RTaylorUK : "We don't need no education, we don't need no thought control" - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 02:18
@johnelworthy RT @carinaoreilly: @RTaylorUK Councillors not constrained by training, but legality. Planning is quasi judicial, can't be local advocates and vote as well... - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 00:25
@nickhillman @rtayloruk I'd hate to live in ur nirvana!Elections less clear than Greece's & no training for skilled tasks.Where evidence doesn't count - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 00:06
@sofiloco RT @nickhillman: @RTaylorUK So at each election we should elect 600 independents who can horse trade irrespective of electorate? @sofiloco - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 00:02
@nickhillman @RTaylorUK So at each election we should elect 600 independents who can horse trade irrespective of electorate? @sofiloco - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 00:01
@keithedkins Song for @RTaylorUK : "We don't need no education, we don't need no thought control" - Sunday 20th of May 2012 at 00:01
@sofiloco @rtayloruk ...You cant become a member of mr.independents 'party' but you can of local party groups which is how they impact local govt - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:43
@sofiloco @RTaylorUK i agree, local govt is too small for party impact but there is a participation aspect... - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:41
@RTaylorUK @sofiloco I'm not a supporter of direct democracy.I also don't think parties on balance make a postive contribution,particularly in localgov - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:35
@RTaylorUK @sofiloco I agree, to me representative democracy is about electing someone you trust to weigh up and take decisions on your behalf. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:33
@RTaylorUK @sofiloco What we're discussing is responsive development control,not proactive planning, another key conceptual prob. I'd do more of latter - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:31
@RTaylorUK @sofiloco Delegation to area ctes is localism, which is a key part of the Libdem manifesto offering. Labour do "planning" at city wide level - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:30
@sofiloco @RTaylorUK and at the end of the day its about the greater good, not the emotive electorate. Elected representatives not delegates - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:28
@sofiloco @RTaylorUK its the same with MPs- have to rep the party, the constituents and the rules - as long as they can find a healthy balance its ok! - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:27
@RTaylorUK @sofiloco No, I observe the impact of the training regularly, Cllrs are often deterred from properly representing their constituants. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:23
@nickhillman @RTaylorUK That's sort of the point. An untrained dr would also find their behaviour 'constrained' -others would say improved- by training. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:22
@RTaylorUK @nickhillman Mags' clerks are trained qualified professionals, attaining that status requires education & assessment. Cllrs are elected reps - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:20
@nickhillman @RTaylorUK I thought you were pointing to unprepared INDEPENDENT candidates (with no party or anyone or anything else to answer to). - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:13
@nickhillman @RTaylorUK So would you let the clerks be trained - or is that a waste of money and "brainwashing" too. If it isn't, why not? - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:13
@GMDaisley RT @nickhillman: “@RTaylorUK: My preference would be not to train magistrates. training=brainwashing”>>Let's not train teachers or drs either. (U r bonkers.) - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:10
@sofiloco @RTaylorUK why did the lib dems delegate the decision making responsibility in the first place? - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 23:09
@sofiloco @rtayloruk And i'm sure the training is a case of theory and procedure so no, training doesnt=brainwashing!@nickhillman - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:53
@sofiloco @RTaylorUK ovc he doesnt want to say anything until he is properly trained on the matter - he doesnt want to look the fool @nickhillman - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:51
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @nickhillman No. Teachers first year of teaching has NQT status and must pass,that. Doctors also learn under supervision . - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:42
@RTaylorUK @sofiloco For more on the problem see http://t.co/9cQXEBgl inc my comments @nickhillman - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:40
@RTaylorUK @sofiloco Come a planning meeting. Cllrs find themselves constrained by their training, detracts from ability to act as rep. cc @nickhillman - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:38
@Adam_CFLP RT @nickhillman: “@RTaylorUK: My preference would be not to train magistrates. training=brainwashing”>>Let's not train teachers or drs either. (U r bonkers.) - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:30
@sofiloco @RTaylorUK @nickhillman Richard however you look at this YOU are digging a hole - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:28
@RTaylorUK @nickhillman Teachers and doctors are trained, qualified, professionals. In mags court the clerk is the trained qualified professional. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:28
@RTaylorUK @nickhillman No, the clerk's job is to advise the magistrates, & eg advise them when an irrelevant point has been introduced. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:25
@GailMDaisley RT @nickhillman: “@RTaylorUK: My preference would be not to train magistrates. training=brainwashing”>>Let's not train teachers or drs either. (U r bonkers.) - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:23
@RTaylorUK RT @GailMDaisley: Noting cross-party consensus disagree with @RTaylorUK < Unsuprising as I'm pointing to unprepared party vetted candidates. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:21
@nickhillman @RTaylorUK But you'd be the first to complain when an untrained magistrate made errors, poor judgments etc and wasted lives and money. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:21
@nickhillman “@RTaylorUK: My preference would be not to train magistrates. training=brainwashing”>>Let's not train teachers or drs either. (U r bonkers.) - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:18
@sofiloco RT @nickhillman: “@RTaylorUK I've been saying for years the only qualification cllrs need is the largest no. of votes.”>>Anything else would not be democracy - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:11
@sofiloco RT @nickhillman: So participate then, @RTaylorUK! You threaten to stand but never do. You are the boy who cries wolf.... @thebigshow1976 - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 22:10
@GailMDaisley RT @ClareBlair: @RTaylorUK @zoeimogen @nickhillman looking forward to seeing you stand, win, and show how little preparation you need to be perfect. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 21:59
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @zoeimogen @nickhillman looking forward to seeing you stand, win, and show how little preparation you need to be perfect. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 21:56
@cyclingfront @RTaylorUK @cyclestreets @camcycle stop the 75% from driving in before picking on the cyclists - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 21:45
@GailMDaisley RT @zoeimogen: @RTaylorUK @nickhillman Magistrates are there to uphold the democratically decided law. Not make it up as they go along! - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 21:38
@RTaylorUK @zoeimogen @nickhillman Of course, I don't disagree, I'm not suggesting ditching the sentencing guidelines. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 21:37
@RTaylorUK @zoeimogen @nickhillman I think independents would be advantaged if voters saw how unprepared some party candidates are for their roles. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 21:35
@RTaylorUK @zoeimogen @nickhillman My preference would be not to train magistrates and to have a greater turnover. My concern is training=brainwashing - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 21:34
@GailMDaisley Noting cross-party consensus disagree with @RTaylorUK criticisms, expectations of newCllrs @nickhillman @zoeimogen @ClareBlair @georgeowers - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 19:18
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @zoeimogen @nickhillman No. Many are not clear what members do,what council does what and vote often for party as much as person. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 19:02
@ClareBlair @zoeimogen @RTaylorUK @nickhillman of course not plus it assumes capacity is there for all candidates from some structure. It is nonsense. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 19:01
@RTaylorUK @zoeimogen I think decent candidates should know that. I think voters assume party vetted candidates do. @nickhillman - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 18:49
@RTaylorUK @zoeimogen @nickhillman You could give greater role to Ctte managers, they could advise (and prevent extreme screwups) as mags ct clerk does - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 18:44
@RTaylorUK @smithsam @joffff Their approach wasn't educate and offer choice, it was straight to compulsion. No explanation/justification. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 18:42
@RTaylorUK @dramski Yes the new Labour Cllrs on the North Area Ctte didn't vote, or contribute, to their 1st planning decisions. @nickhillman - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 18:39
@the_imcompany the internet marketing company is out! http://t.co/gKRRSRgh ▸ Top stories today via @GalleyCat @RTaylorUK @NetApp - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 13:42
@RadWagon RT @smithsam: @RTaylorUK is CamComColl's concern H&S, or education? sounds like a single perspective view...Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 12:44
@smithsam @RTaylorUK is CamComColl's concern H&S, or education? sounds like a single perspective view... - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 12:40
@camcycle RT @Joffff: @RTaylorUK Wow, compulsory cycle helmets (again) Do those in favour cycle? What do they think a cycle helmet does? #cyclesafe /cc @camcycle - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 12:21
@GailMDaisley RT @zoeimogen: @RTaylorUK @nickhillman Getting it wrong at the start is in nobody's interests, Cllrs or voters! - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 11:04
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK lol - why don't you stand then #hypocrisy @TheBigShow1976 - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 10:54
@jennyshaw RT @nickhillman: “@RTaylorUK: Cllrs waiting to be "trained" before taking part detracts from democracy.”>>Yes. Let's have more ill-considered votes. Madness - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 10:30
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @nickhillman no time for induction or understanding of regulatory frameworks where applicable? You would be first to criticise! - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 10:25
@nickhillman “@zoeimogen: @RTaylorUK @nickhillman Getting it wrong at the start is in nobody's interests, Cllrs or voters!”>>I agree - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 09:52
@nickhillman “@RTaylorUK: Cllrs waiting to be "trained" before taking part detracts from democracy.”>>Yes. Let's have more ill-considered votes. Madness - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 09:44
@dramski @RTaylorUK @nickhillman Those elected ought make decisions now> are you saying they didn't vote? ... there are many models of Democracy! - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 09:09
@RTaylorUK RT @RaymondBrownCN: This cop trapped a thief in a phone booth in Cambridge. Nice one Pc Adams http://t.co/sHoUS5RP - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 09:06
@RTaylorUK RT @nickhillman: “@RTaylorUK I've been saying for years the only qualification cllrs need is the largest no. of votes.”>>Anything else would not be democracy - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 09:06
@RTaylorUK .@nickhillman Cllrs waiting to be "trained" before taking part detracts from democracy. Those elected ought make decisions now. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 09:06
@nickhillman “@RTaylorUK I've been saying for years the only qualification cllrs need is the largest no. of votes.”>>Anything else would not be democracy - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 09:02
@nickhillman So participate then, @RTaylorUK! You threaten to stand but never do. You are the boy who cries wolf.... @thebigshow1976 - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 09:00
@RTaylorUK @TheBigShow1976 I've been saying for years the only qualification cllrs need is the largest no. of votes. I disapprove of not participating. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 08:50
@ClareBlair @georgeowers @RTaylorUK @nickhillman @Puffles2010 and planning and licensing are regulatory committees where ignorance is no defence. - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 08:04
@TheBigShow1976 @georgeowers @rtayloruk @nickhillman @clareblair @puffles2010 Richard, you sound like a complete tool on this. Knee-jerk ill considered tosh - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 02:08
@georgeowers @RTaylorUK @nickhillman @clareblair @puffles2010 Because people need training to be good cllrs...duh - Saturday 19th of May 2012 at 00:54
@RadWagon RT @RTaylorUK: #HIGNFY 10/10 Friday 18th of May 2012 at 21:44
@RTaylorUK #HIGNFY 10/10 - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 21:32
@ArmBritain @RTaylorUK Yet a British citizen is not allowed one to defend themselves against a rapist or mugger.... or rioter. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 20:45
@RTaylorUK I've commented on the proposed UKGOV run website for Police & Crime Commissioner Candidate's "election addresses": http://t.co/IvdQpDP6 - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 18:00
@RTaylorUK @ThePennyDrops I've commented on recently released rules for P&CC elections http://t.co/kvGmfy7W .. interesting to see if MPs discuss/amend - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 17:31
@RTaylorUK RT @ThePennyDrops: @BHConservatives @huxley06 The deposit to be an MP is �500. Why make the PCC deposit �5k, same as EU elections? - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 17:30
@RTaylorUK Police Federation rep calls for TASER arming of all police to quell riots http://t.co/nXU1uUmk <-Decision for wider society, not just police - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 15:20
@RTaylorUK Police Federation rep calls for TASER arming of all police to quell riots http://t.co/nXU1uUmk <-TASER not suited to public order situations - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 15:20
@lucyfrog @RTaylorUK The link hasn't appeared on your homepage yet under latest articles - assuming it will shortly. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 15:19
@RTaylorUK Police & crime commissioner candidates to get 300 word "election addresses" on national website, not household mailing http://t.co/IvdQpDP6 - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 15:13
@RTaylorUK Draft Police & Crime Commissioner Elections Order http://t.co/IvdQpDP6 < @UKHomeOffice & @ParliamentUK ought be publishing this, not me! - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 15:11
@RTaylorUK @robandale @cheriewillers I've written about #localgov spending on obsolete newspaper ads at http://t.co/exUHOzuX - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 14:44
@stevetierney #ff Twitter champions @Libertarian_GB @Buckmyoldfoots @scots_subrosa @ericbateson @DanRRatcliffe @ClareBlair @RTaylorUK - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 14:01
@RTaylorUK BBC report @metpoliceuk extracting data from people's mobiles http://t.co/l6B68FF2 < This should require a search warrant. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 11:22
@ClareBlair @orangemousse @RTaylorUK they have known this was coming for 4 yrs, I have been asking what will do in East Chesterton for last two. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 08:44
@ClareBlair @orangemousse @RTaylorUK will be academy but no time to run proper process as per county timetable, no consultation locally. Site very poor. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 08:42
@ClareBlair @orangemousse @RTaylorUK ..space, with �10.5m recent school with lots of green space competing. Parents applying won't know which can get. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 08:40
@orangemousse @ClareBlair @RTaylorUK I've already read a draft. Why a shambles? - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 08:39
@ClareBlair @orangemousse @RTaylorUK looks like st lukes and Kings Hedges go to 3 FE. East Chesterton will have new school in old buildings, no green.. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 08:37
@ClareBlair @orangemousse @RTaylorUK paper was tabled at meeting. Will ask for it to go up on city website. Absolute shambles for East Chesterton. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 08:35
@orangemousse @ClareBlair so I didn't miss anything at NAC? @RTaylorUK tweeted that schl decisions were CC. When is mtng for that? - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 08:13
@iitm fotoinsight: MEMOPIXcom: Catapa: RT @RTaylorUK: Cllr Kerr and member of @camcycle delegation urging against... http://t.co/9OeZj2LC - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:49
@andybower @rtayloruk Thanks, but I preferred Bower-funded beer at the Free Press. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:38
@nickhillman @RTaylorUK Maybe they learn it on the journey? And we can all always learn more from training or other routes. No one is fully formed - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:36
@RTaylorUK @nickhillman Yes. Why do they stand and then say they're not up to role without training? @clareblair @puffles2010 @georgeowers - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:30
@RTaylorUK @IanGManning I saw you Cllr Wilkins enter. I saved tweet announcing until second phase starting so listed all late arrivals. @carinaoreilly - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:29
@nickhillman @RTaylorUK 'Cough'. (FYI: You asked 'Why do these people stand?') @clareblair @puffles2010 @georgeowers - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:27
@RTaylorUK @nickhillman Making point party candidates aren't all people assume is aimed at making alt. realistic @clareblair @puffles2010 @georgeowers - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:27
@RTaylorUK @nickhillman I don't condemn them. I have huge respect for elected reps. @clareblair @puffles2010 @georgeowers - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:26
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK @carinaoreilly you need to be more alert Richard, Kevin & I were there for quite a while b4 you noticed - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:24
@nickhillman @RTaylorUK Or maybe those who write blogs condemning ppl who get involved in politics should stand @clareblair @puffles2010 @georgeowers - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:13
@RTaylorUK RT @fanf: http://t.co/UF8SneJW - Entrapment, fake pants bombers, and ignoring real problems. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 01:10
@RTaylorUK @moufflon That's what I've been saying for ages re planning training. @stevetierney @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:58
@RTaylorUK RT @moufflon: @RTaylorUK @stevetierney @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe The only qualification needed for Cllrs is getting most votes. < I agree! - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:58
@moufflon @RTaylorUK @stevetierney @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe The only qualification needed for Cllrs is getting most votes. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:56
@stevetierney @DanRRatcliffe @ClareBlair @RTaylorUK G'Night all. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:56
@DanRRatcliffe @stevetierney @RTaylorUK @ClareBlair I agree completely - but then we are political nerds, so that shouldn't surprise anyone :p - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:55
@ClareBlair @stevetierney @RTaylorUK @DanRRatcliffe I agree. Harmony at last. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:54
@stevetierney @RTaylorUK My Mum to one once & said was: "most boring day of her life" : ) And it was an interesting one! @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:54
@stevetierney @RTaylorUK If cd get past dullness I reckon public wd find local councils much more "real" than parliament. @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:53
@RTaylorUK @stevetierney I think: "Clls aren't meant to be experts, or robots, they're meant to be #people" too. @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:53
@ClareBlair @stevetierney @RTaylorUK @DanRRatcliffe although I worry about Westminster at times. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:53
@stevetierney @RTaylorUK Part of what I love about council is that its not full of shiny, media-trained, polished folk. @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:51
@stevetierney @RTaylorUK Some cllrs *never* become good speakers. But there are many ways to contribute, and many styles. @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:50
@stevetierney @RTaylorUK I can't agree with that. Clls aren't meant to be experts, or robots, they're meant to be #people. @ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:49
@ClareBlair @Puffles2010 @DanRRatcliffe @RTaylorUK @camcitco @georgeowers most people only worry about planning when it affects them. That is natural. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:32
@DanRRatcliffe @ClareBlair I agree-shouldn't waste taxes training every candidate, & party wrong ppl 4 this. So patience needed @RTaylorUK @Puffles2010 - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:31
@RTaylorUK @ClareBlair I think people can learn for themselves, make their own judgements. Else risk groupthink/brainwashing @Puffles2010 @georgeowers - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:31
@Puffles2010 @RTaylorUK @DanRRatcliffe @camcitco @ClareBlair @georgeowers Puffles is fan of training & awareness raising - increading political literacy - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:31
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @DanRRatcliffe @camcitco @Puffles2010 @georgeowers fools rush in of course. That you are not a fan does not negate desirability. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:30
@TheBigShow1976 @ClareBlair @danrratcliffe @rtayloruk @puffles2010 @georgeowers I normally defend you from my lot Richard, but you're way out here pal. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:30
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @Puffles2010 @georgeowers You expect them to know it all by what ...telepathy? What arrogance that would breed. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:29
@RTaylorUK @DanRRatcliffe I'm not a fan of training for cllrs, magistrates, prison visitors etc. @camcitco @ClareBlair @Puffles2010 @georgeowers - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:28
@ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe @RTaylorUK @Puffles2010 @georgeowers Exactly,. Well said. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:27
@Puffles2010 @DanRRatcliffe @RTaylorUK @camcitco @ClareBlair @georgeowers Puffles wonders whether "introduction to planning" workshops 4public may help - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:27
@ClareBlair @DanRRatcliffe @RTaylorUK @camcitco @Puffles2010 @georgeowers both but there are some things best done by council, espec regulatory things. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:27
@DanRRatcliffe @RTaylorUK Do you not think @camcitco should train new Cllrs? Leave it to political parties? @ClareBlair @Puffles2010 @georgeowers - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:26
@DanRRatcliffe @RTaylorUK @ClareBlair @Puffles2010 @georgeowers I think they showed great judgement & competence by not rushing in without Council training - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:22
@ClareBlair @IanGManning @RTaylorUK but he tweeted earlier had to leave as 'his ' residents association had a bid in. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:20
@ClareBlair @IanGManning @RTaylorUK no minuted meetings though. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:19
@ClareBlair @Puffles2010 @georgeowers @RTaylorUK those who enjoy such reading and respond to it. Many will simply fall asleep and want good local reps - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:12
@ClareBlair @Puffles2010 @georgeowers @RTaylorUK part of it might be finding themselves criticised right, left and centre without thought. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:10
@Puffles2010 @georgeowers ...eg linking to briefing docs on planning & housing, & on legal responsibilities. Educate constituents @ClareBlair @RTaylorUK - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:09
@Puffles2010 @georgeowers Puffles thinks you could write a short blogpost explaining what new stuff new cllrs have to take on @ClareBlair @RTaylorUK - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:08
@georgeowers @ClareBlair @RTaylorUK If there's one thing I hate it's critics who don't do anything themselves. Such a comfortable & contempible position - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:07
@Puffles2010 @ClareBlair Because Puffles has had too much wine to assume otherwise :-/ @georgeowers @RTaylorUK http://t.co/hdnqBSaX - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:06
@georgeowers @ClareBlair @RTaylorUK Yes Richard. Why not stand rather than snipe from the sidelines? It's so easy to snipe, so difficult to stand - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:06
@georgeowers @ClareBlair @Puffles2010 @RTaylorUK Quite. Do you understand how busy new cllrs have been since 3rd May and how much there is to take in? - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:05
@ClareBlair @georgeowers @RTaylorUK Richard has attended many many meetings. Why didn't you stand? - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:05
@georgeowers @RTaylorUK Nonsense. The only legally challengable part is based upon who voted - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:05
@ClareBlair @Puffles2010 @georgeowers @RTaylorUK of course but why do you assume none is available. How much time has there been since 5 May? - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:04
@RTaylorUK RT @georgeowers: @RTaylorUK Speaking does not make any difference legally. <- Nonsense. Who speaks is tightly controlled at planning mtngs - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:04
@georgeowers @RTaylorUK Once again, hugely ironic that someone who professes great knowledge of all these things doesn't stand for election himself - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:03
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK @Puffles2010 @georgeowers you have not thought through consequences of predetermination. - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:03
@georgeowers @RTaylorUK Do you accept that you need to give cllrs time to adjust and get used to how things work before you judge them or not? - Friday 18th of May 2012 at 00:02
@georgeowers @RTaylorUK It's not pathetic, it's very sensible. Having cllrs voting when they haven't been trained is actually legally dangerous. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 23:32
@georgeowers @RTaylorUK You are always the critic towards people who are nervous and getting use to it. It's pathetic from someone who won't even stand - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 23:31
@georgeowers @RTaylorUK ...training yet, stop being an arse & give them a chance to get used to it. I didn't vote on planning items at my first committee - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 23:30
@georgeowers @RTaylorUK You do make moronic comments Taylor. New cllrs have had an area committee a few weeks after being elected, haven't had planning.. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 23:29
@MEMOPIXcom Catapa: RT @RTaylorUK: Cllr Kerr and member of @camcycle delegation urging against compulsory cycle helmets as... http://t.co/dGjINgnc - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 23:16
@RTaylorUK .@IanGManning I suggested meeting for just policing and open forum. Also doing some open forum stuff by email good idea if reported to ctte - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 23:09
@RTaylorUK RT @IanGManning: @RTaylorUK need to find out what happens to police priorities.... <- I asked chair, he said he had no plan. North Area Ctte - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 23:07
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK need to find out what happens to police priorities.... - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 22:58
@RTaylorUK Plenty of time to discuss spending tax money on parties&drumming at North Area Ctte earlier but policing cut frm agenda. Priorities wrong. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 22:45
@RTaylorUK RT @JohnDeexCN: @RTaylorUK someone at the office called about the incident in Alex wood road I think. Police were being awkward. we'll chase it tomorrow - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 22:39
@RTaylorUK @JohnDeexCN Nothing much more to say. Large Police Van& 2 police cars, scruffy guy in handcuffs didnt look too happy to be in handcuffs. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 22:36
@JohnDeexCN @RTaylorUK someone at the office called about the incident in Alex wood road I think. Police were being awkward. we'll chase it tomorrow - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 22:28
@RTaylorUK @JohnDeexCN Did you try and phone me? (Someone @CambridgeNewsUK did while I was at the North Area Ctte) @RaymondBrownCN - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 22:15
@RTaylorUK North Area Ctte #live guillotined mid flow. Meeting closed. Total farce. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 22:03
@RTaylorUK Duplication of effort alert. Both @cambscc and @camcitco to make websites showing s106 payment usage. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 22:00
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK that was Clive Brown, chair of ocra - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:58
@RTaylorUK One of the most farcical area cttes. Going to stop at 2200 with open forum unreached. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:58
@RTaylorUK Two residents of Kings Hedges walk out saying their area being ignored by ctte. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:56
@RTaylorUK Lots of opposition to Chisolm Trail bridge. �10k feasibilty study to go ahead. @camcycle in favour,link to new stationvNorth Area Cte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:54
@RTaylorUK Officers at @cambscc not talking to each other.Those here don't know about what Bob Menzies had been saying Re Cam bridge.North A Cte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:51
@iitm @RTaylorUK and asks for Ring Fort Path to be built! http://t.co/tfQqlbVf - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:50
@RTaylorUK Someone speaking against Chisolm Trail cycle bridge over Cam; fears impact on the environment of common. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:49
@RTaylorUK I've asked for the Carlyle Rd / Chesterton Rd junction & area to be made safer. Poss by closing Carlyle Rd at some pt North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:47
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK yes - and id rather they werent here for ages * 2 ! - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:42
@RTaylorUK Chair of Orchard Park community council talks of his residents needing to do their "daily shopping". Modern life! North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:41
@RTaylorUK @IanGManning They were here for ages. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:36
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK rather they were allowed to get back to work than waiting around - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:26
@duncanparkes @RTaylorUK @cambscc Shocking birth rate? That leaves at least 4 years to work it out, surely? - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:23
@RTaylorUK Three police staff here, going home, what a waste. North Area Ctte #live #farce Public cld have waited hours for nothing too. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:18
@RTaylorUK Wow. Police here but Cllr Ward has dropped police priority setting and holding to account from agenda at last minute. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:15
@RTaylorUK Old Shirley School site may be reopened to provide capacity. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:13
@RTaylorUK .@cambscc surprised by Cambridge's birth rate hence lack of school places says officer. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:12
@RTaylorUK RT @johnelworthy: Even press officer @cambsfrs who is a former @cambstimes journalist admitted difficulties in unpacking the agenda. Over to @stevebarclayMP - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:11
@RTaylorUK RT @johnelworthy: The way @cambsfrs has made critical documents inaccessible via 11 appendices with no headings is an absolute disgrace http://t.co/KOFZAKOt - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:09
@RTaylorUK Decisions on School places in North Cambridge to be taken by @cambscc cabinet, on which there are no Cambridge Cllrs. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:08
@RTaylorUK RT @julianhuppert: @RTaylorUK @IanGManning However will be held accountable for how they used additional funding to support pupils from low-income families - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:06
@RTaylorUK RT @julianhuppert: @RTaylorUK @IanGManning from http://t.co/cSHJdkOK : Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they see fit. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:06
@RTaylorUK @RadWagon Yes, for pupils. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:05
@RadWagon MT @RTaylorUK @camcycle "compulsory cycle helmets [proposed] Chesterton Com College" Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:04
@julianhuppert @RTaylorUK I'll catch up with him later - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:04
@RTaylorUK .@julianhuppert his point is that "additionality" is business as usual here,so he thinks he ought be free to spend pupil premium as he wants - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:02
@julianhuppert @RTaylorUK @IanGManning However will be held accountable for how they used additional funding to support pupils from low-income families - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:02
@smithsam @RTaylorUK pressure from whom? - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:02
@julianhuppert @RTaylorUK @IanGManning from http://t.co/cSHJdkOK : Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they see fit. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:01
@RTaylorUK .@julianhuppert I clarified Manor head did say can't spend pupil premium on staff.Says under pressure not to by need to show "additionality" - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 21:01
@SoundFriend @RTaylorUK @rm113 It might get public funds, they are on offer for Jubilee. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:32
@julianhuppert @RTaylorUK you sure he said staff? - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:30
@julianhuppert @ClareBlair @RTaylorUK I know. I've spoken to him and visited... - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:30
@quacks61 @RTaylorUK @camcitco I wouldn't dream of it. Thank you though. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:29
@RTaylorUK @julianhuppert Head of Manor is in front of me saying he can't spend it on staff, and its staff he needs. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:28
@ClareBlair @julianhuppert @RTaylorUK perhaps you should be here listening to Ben Slade. Brilliant headteacher. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:28
@RTaylorUK @quacks61 There is a special jubilee party fund @camcitco . Apply first, fastrack scheme, no pesky Cllr cttes in way on that one. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:26
@julianhuppert @RTaylorUK pupil premium can pay staff; it is in Chesterton, for example ... - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:26
@RTaylorUK Pupil premium gives Manor School an extra 100k/year. But other cuts have taken 40k out of budget. Also p.premium can't pay staff. NAC #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:25
@ClareBlair @RTaylorUK or the other way round to my mind. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:24
@DanRRatcliffe @RTaylorUK @rm113 We're planning a republican party. I wasn't aware there was funding available until today...damn! - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:24
@lucyfrog @RTaylorUK assuming funds allowed are for one use items i.e. for benefit of those party attendees only? don't agree with funding parties. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:23
@RTaylorUK Cllr Boyce has what looks like it might be a taxpayer funded chocolate biscuit. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:23
@RTaylorUK Perhaps the Manor head will get some ideas from the Chesterton Academy people. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:22
@grumpyincambs MT@RTaylorUK: Cllr Price has basically just announced he refuses to fully consider all info on a planning app. Astonishing. < WHAT? - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:22
@rm113 @RTaylorUK yes achievement a much better measure and would shame some so-called elite schools - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:13
@RTaylorUK @rm113 I would not spend public money on parties at all. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:13
@RTaylorUK Head of Manor school says 30% on free school meals.Says he doesn't want stats on attainment published as makes parents choose elsewhere. NAC - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:11
@rm113 @RTaylorUK many dwellings in the Vie are cheaper than yours. What threshold would you set? - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:11
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK @quacks61 shame you don't understand value of community - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:11
@RTaylorUK Chesterton College Academy to stay open till 5pm, let pupils do homework at School if they like. Good stuff. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:07
@keithedkins @RTaylorUK How does one get into Vie to post election materials?<Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:07
@RTaylorUK Each place at Asham Rd pupil referal centre costs 16k/yr Chesterton Academy says better to keep pupils and spend money on site. Good. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:06
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK @swhitebread walk there... - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:05
@RTaylorUK .@quacks61 From you and me. We're paying for Cllr @IanGManning to have an Olympic party. Democracy in action at North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:04
@swhitebread @RTaylorUK I don't know, I'm sure Ian can tell you. But @IanGManning voted for lower taxes this yr and was voted down by tories @CambsCC - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:04
@DanRRatcliffe @RTaylorUK Themes last year included Parliament (goodo) & James Bond ("we worked on gadgets&wrote a story"). All detail step-daughter offers - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:03
@RTaylorUK 4% of pupils at Chesterton Com College wear helmets. School considering making helmets compulsory. @camcycle rep indicates disapproval. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:03
@quacks61 @RTaylorUK @IanGManning from whom? - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:02
@RTaylorUK @swhitebread How does one get into Vie to post election materials offering an alternative to @IanGManning ? Residents might like lower taxes - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 20:01
@RTaylorUK @andybower There is taxpayer funded instant coffee here at North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:32
@RTaylorUK Cllr Price has basically just announced he refuses to fully consider all info on a planning app. Astonishing. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:31
@RTaylorUK Cllrs @IanGManning Kerr, @carinaoreilly and Wilkins have now turned up. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:28
@RTaylorUK Cllr Price says he doesn't want to look at planning docs online. But @camcitco now has online only planning files. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:27
@RTaylorUK If Cllrs don't look online they don't see full planning file. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:25
@RTaylorUK Unsurprised Cllrs complaining about size of planning diagrams. Astonishing they don't look online. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:25
@RTaylorUK Sikh worship centre in building which wad the Grove pub approved. All Cllrs in favor. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:23
@RTaylorUK RT @ChrisHavergalCN: Kevin Price: don't think anyone will lament loss of Grove pub in slightest, closed after number of unpleasant incidents. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:22
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK @carinaoreilly @CambsCC Erm *coughs* - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:22
@RTaylorUK Cllr Ward says beer used to be stored upstairs & flowed down to bar in pub at Arbury Court. Says he visited as tourist North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:21
@MrNeilB @RTaylorUK Geri Bird knows my mum Pushpa, do say hello to her from us. She might even remember me- the fruit man! - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:21
@RTaylorUK RT @chailey_: @RTaylorUK @IanGManning I've always preferred the term "developer bribe money" - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:18
@RTaylorUK Cllr Bird (who uses a wheelchair) commenting on proposed design of disabled toilet. Wants door opening outwards. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:18
@chailey_ @RTaylorUK @IanGManning I've always preferred the term "developer bribe money" - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:18
@RTaylorUK Planning can't set rules for hiring out building says Cllr Boyce. North Area Ctte #live (Not quite true surely) - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:16
@RTaylorUK Change of use from place of worship to community centre won't need planning app Ctte told. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:13
@RTaylorUK @TheBigShow1976 They could have come to watch previous meetings. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:09
@RTaylorUK Sikh rep says no smoking and no alcohol are their main rules which their faith requires. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:08
@RTaylorUK Sikh rep says keep fit,yoga,sport etc. will be open to all.Says involved with many other groups.Inc Festival of ideas North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:07
@TheBigShow1976 @RTaylorUK How about it takes time to get used to things dear boy? Dynamics, personnel, procedures etc. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:07
@andybower @RTaylorUK 40 at Northrop's but worth every penny. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:06
@RTaylorUK Rep of Cambridge Sikh community addressing Cllrs. Says community centre genuine. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:05
@RTaylorUK RT @ChrisHavergalCN: Alan Soer, manager of Arbury Community Centre, warns opening of faith community centres could break down community cohesion. Fears precedent - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:04
@RTaylorUK Concern that community centre users will need to follow Sikh "rules". eg no alcohol and no meat. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:04
@RTaylorUK Objector requests clarity, is this community centre or place of worship? North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:03
@RTaylorUK Objector expressed concern for community coherence if community centre is faith based. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:02
@RTaylorUK Now onto change of use of the Grove pub to Sikh worship centre. Objector says his views misrepresented. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:01
@RTaylorUK Cllrs put practicality over appearance and allowed 49 St Albans Rd extension. Good decision. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 19:00
@RTaylorUK Despite not standing for reelection Ian Nimmo-Smith just voted on a planning application. North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 18:58
@RTaylorUK New Cllrs Abbot and Gawthrop made no contribution to their 1st planning app. deliberation Why do these people stand?? North Area Ctte #live - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 18:57
@RTaylorUK RT @IanGManning: @RTaylorUK then I think you need to be clear that "development taxes" is your term, not a real one <- ??? S106 = dev tax!! - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 18:12
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK then I think you need to be clear that "development taxes" is your term, not a real one - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 18:04
@BigWalkies @RTaylorUK Join us THIS Sunday 20th May 2012 at Hinchingbrooke Country Park for at 2pm for Big Walkies!http://t.co/MWJyVPyr - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:41
@RTaylorUK .@Camcycle If Carlton Way plan is pinch point like Windsor road with speed cushion in pinch: i/needs cycle by-pass ii/My car won't go thru - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:40
@RTaylorUK @IanGManning Of course I'm commenting on the proposals for spending the �2m of development taxes. S106 funds in the North Area Trans. Plan - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:36
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK I still am not clear what you are talking about from that description... - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:35
@RTaylorUK .@CamCycle I presume you're attending North Area Ctte later. Hope you'll note cushions make cars swerve re: Mere Way/Carlton Way proposal - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:34
@RTaylorUK @IanGManning Of course. Tax on people who are looking for somewhere to live. Very non-progressive, at odds with LibDem ideals I think. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:29
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK do you mean s106 nactp funds? - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:28
@RTaylorUK Setting local police priorities &having input into spending (or not) �2m of development taxes on North Area Ctte agenda http://t.co/tOcy0H0g - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:27
@RTaylorUK North Area Ctte Planning item 2: Change of use of The Grove pub Arbury Court -> Sikh Worship centre.http://t.co/1ew3gZas - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:23
@RTaylorUK North Area Ctte - Planning item 1: Aesthetics vs practical living on St Albans Rd Cambridge. I'd go with practicality. http://t.co/1ew3gZas - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:19
@RTaylorUK @IanGManning May try to use open forum to raise misleading planning cte by Trinity College http://t.co/ZEe068rf&comment on dev tax spending - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:18
@IanGManning @RTaylorUK Are you going? - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:16
@RTaylorUK Cambridge's North Area Committee meets this evening. Planning from 18.30 rest of meeting at 19.30 http://t.co/HSXsjDee - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 17:14
@NoRmdFreeSch @RTaylorUK You should find our tweets interesting as a follow up to your FOI request about the Free School Business Plan - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 10:09
@RTaylorUK RT @MrNeilB: Quite a serious looking accident on milton rd. cyclist on floor car windscreen smashed. By entrance to Cambridge business park. - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 08:54
@sadelta99 @chained @rtayloruk Yes it is the 21st century... So let's employ judges & CPS who are not afraid to prosecute to the full extent of law - Thursday 17th of May 2012 at 00:08
@chained @sadelta99 @rtayloruk this is england in the 21st century we need lists or info published on a blog website id do it for free #cambridge - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:55
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK ok good.... The whole system needs looking at.... - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:17
@RTaylorUK @sadelta99 I share, and have expressed, that view in relation to some cases I've observed. - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:16
@RTaylorUK @sadelta99 There is no such thing as a standard drug deal,murder,or any other crime.Everyone is different. Every crime has unique attributes - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:11
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK the sentences are too low to deter.... - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:10
@RTaylorUK @sadelta99 You are almost describing the current situation with sentencing guidelines which must be regarded. - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:09
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK in your opinion...... I beg to differ but it's not a discussion I'm getting into On twitter lol - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:08
@RTaylorUK @sadelta99 You can't have a mandatory sentence and exceptions for "non standard" cases, that's not a mandatory sentence. - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:07
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK that's a different matter.... But standard dealing should carry min sentence to deter others.. ie 5 year min first, 10 on 2nd etc - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:03
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK they do.... @CambsCops do a brilliant job of informing via Ecop It's poor sentencing that's the issue - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 23:02
@RTaylorUK @sadelta99 The police are well placed to inform the public of sentences for crime near them. Better awareness -> support for change. - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:58
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK I think the police are just as fed up with poor sentences after they do all the hard work to catch criminals. - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:55
@RTaylorUK @sadelta99 What if they were under duress, eg. threat of violence made them? Courts need to consider individual circumstances of each case. - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:55
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK murder should mean life - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:52
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK injustice????.... If someone is for example dealing drugs then there is no justification ... They should be locked up - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:52
@RTaylorUK .@sadelta99 I would like to see Judges & Magistrates get better feedback from public/cllrs. Police & Crime Commissioners cld do that job. - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:51
@RTaylorUK @sadelta99 Someone has to match specifics of an individual case against the law. Rarely straight forward. Mandatory sentences risk injustice - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:48
@sadelta99 @RTaylorUK or have set terms for each crime.... So if you drug deal for example you know you will get a set number of years in Prison - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:46
@sadelta99 @MrNeilB @rtayloruk @chained That I agree with.... Proper Sentencing to deter others... Not the half baked slap on the wrist rubbish - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:16
@sadelta99 @chained @rtayloruk Why? Can't see any reason for It...most of us taxpayers have no wish to know who's in court.. Why waste money on lists - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:15
@chained RT @MrNeilB: @RTaylorUK @chained the whole UK legal system is antiquated & needs an overhaul. It's a joke. - Wednesday 16th of May 2012 at 22:13

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