Thursday 31 December 2009
Wednesday 18 November 2009
No Use in Complaining, as my Mum used to Say
I have kept quiet in relation to the activities Mr Kenny has been up to in relation to complaining about everyone who is not a Labour party member, however I feel the time is right to expose some of the malicious and thoroughly unpleasant activity he has carried out in the last 12 Month’s.
Following the BNP success in Fenside last November, I received a call from Lincolnshire Police as they received a complaint that a piece of my election material may be “illegal” as this was reported to them by the ever vigilant Mr Paul Kenny.
I duly made an appointment to speak to the senior officer (who the prior week was investigating a murder) to show him the evidence proving that such an allegation was in fact, unfounded.
This senior officer was apologetic and was clearly most frustrated that his time was being wasted investigating the most heinous crime of not having an imprint (i.e. name and address of printer etc.) on a leaflet, and the fact that the “evidence” produced by the complainant was not even the genuine leaflet, but a photocopy of the A5 sized leaflet copied as an A4 document! And as such, not a leaflet used in the campaign.
Needless to say the police’s time and that of a very senior officer was wasted, by the vindictiveness and clear political motivation of Mr Paul Kenny.
However, having failed in the pursuit of quashing any political opponents the ever persistent Mr Kenny, was not prepared to leave it there, as aside from swiping at the other councillors as mentioned on the bostoneye blog site, he attempted to have another go at me.
This time, following the last county council by-election which saw the Labour Party in Boston destroyed at the ballot box, he launched a new wave of complaints relating to my reference to the migrant community in Boston in my election material, and some how tried to link my observations and comments into how that was not treating others with respect and claimed I breached equality enactments in my capacity as an elected member.
This led to another complete waste of Standards committee time and resources leading to the expected result of the complaint not being upheld.
How much more has the Boston tax payer got to put up with and fund the fantasies of this wannabe Politician, when will he realise that Labours days of influence in places like Boston have come to an end.
Labour had their chance and they blew it! They sold out to the Multi-Culti fantasy and ignored what their hardcore supporters and voters were telling them.
May they rest in Peace
Following the BNP success in Fenside last November, I received a call from Lincolnshire Police as they received a complaint that a piece of my election material may be “illegal” as this was reported to them by the ever vigilant Mr Paul Kenny.
I duly made an appointment to speak to the senior officer (who the prior week was investigating a murder) to show him the evidence proving that such an allegation was in fact, unfounded.
This senior officer was apologetic and was clearly most frustrated that his time was being wasted investigating the most heinous crime of not having an imprint (i.e. name and address of printer etc.) on a leaflet, and the fact that the “evidence” produced by the complainant was not even the genuine leaflet, but a photocopy of the A5 sized leaflet copied as an A4 document! And as such, not a leaflet used in the campaign.
Needless to say the police’s time and that of a very senior officer was wasted, by the vindictiveness and clear political motivation of Mr Paul Kenny.
However, having failed in the pursuit of quashing any political opponents the ever persistent Mr Kenny, was not prepared to leave it there, as aside from swiping at the other councillors as mentioned on the bostoneye blog site, he attempted to have another go at me.
This time, following the last county council by-election which saw the Labour Party in Boston destroyed at the ballot box, he launched a new wave of complaints relating to my reference to the migrant community in Boston in my election material, and some how tried to link my observations and comments into how that was not treating others with respect and claimed I breached equality enactments in my capacity as an elected member.
This led to another complete waste of Standards committee time and resources leading to the expected result of the complaint not being upheld.
How much more has the Boston tax payer got to put up with and fund the fantasies of this wannabe Politician, when will he realise that Labours days of influence in places like Boston have come to an end.
Labour had their chance and they blew it! They sold out to the Multi-Culti fantasy and ignored what their hardcore supporters and voters were telling them.
May they rest in Peace
Another MUST SEE video
Quick post once again, but none the less an important one.
On the side bar is a video that reflects what it is to be a member of the BNP.
It should serve as a lesson to those that continue to lie about what we are about and spread fear of what we offer the British Electorate, as people are seeing through their lies and slanders and realising that we really do offer an alternative to ALL those who have been ignored by the old gang politicians.
On the side bar is a video that reflects what it is to be a member of the BNP.
It should serve as a lesson to those that continue to lie about what we are about and spread fear of what we offer the British Electorate, as people are seeing through their lies and slanders and realising that we really do offer an alternative to ALL those who have been ignored by the old gang politicians.
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Name that tune!
Just a quick one today, on the sidebar is an old classic, named in this instance the "immigration song".
Enjoy
Enjoy
Tuesday 3 November 2009
True face of London
Today, I post a video clip created by members of Wales BNP. ( CLICK ON VIDEO ON SIDE)
I need not comment as when you watch it you will see for yourself how successive Governments have betrayed all of us and continue to lie about the reality of the immigration in our Country.
I have personal experience of the area in this video, as I used to live in an adjacent part of London and worked on Wembley High Street, and was a milkman in and around what was the Old Wembley Stadium. The observations made in this video are not isolated to Wembley, they extend into many area's in and outside of London.
One just needs to drive through places like Alperton, Harrow, Edgware, Burnt Oak and Luton,and you will see for yourself what colonisation looks like!
I was never asked by any politician if I wanted this to happen ..... were YOU?
I need not comment as when you watch it you will see for yourself how successive Governments have betrayed all of us and continue to lie about the reality of the immigration in our Country.
I have personal experience of the area in this video, as I used to live in an adjacent part of London and worked on Wembley High Street, and was a milkman in and around what was the Old Wembley Stadium. The observations made in this video are not isolated to Wembley, they extend into many area's in and outside of London.
One just needs to drive through places like Alperton, Harrow, Edgware, Burnt Oak and Luton,and you will see for yourself what colonisation looks like!
I was never asked by any politician if I wanted this to happen ..... were YOU?
Wednesday 28 October 2009
You have seen the "Before" heres the "After"
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Another successful area cleared by our industrious Council workforce. I am sure most would agree that it's a really unpleasant job having to clear up someone else's "mess" and the folks from Fen Road simply get on with it. Well done!
Friday 23 October 2009
More Camps!
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Just to bring people up to date with matters surrounding illegal camping in the town.
Yesterday, once again our council staff had to down tools in their normal roles and get “suited and booted” in their bio suits to clear two more illegal camp site from the town centre.
The first one was in the Wormgate area, on Archer Lane, and was located behind a brick wall near the car park on Fountain Lane.
It would appear that it’s been in existence for around 3 weeks, but looking at the state of it you would have thought more like 3 months, with around 3 lorry loads of debris, made up of rubbish and the vegetation that was removed to prevent more camping!
I once again spoke with staff from the council and the local police whilst at the site, and it appears that there were several people living under the tarpaulin, and in fact two of the occupants were awoken by council staff.
Alarmingly these people have “migrated” from Witham Way County Park and were amongst those rounded up last month and given advice and offers of support none of which they have bothered to take up!
The second site was over in Skirbeck, where a camp had been in existence for about a week, and this needed urgent attention as it was adjacent to a nursery school.
Now, the staggering truth is that these individuals do not wish to be assisted and it would now appear that we can not send them home, as they don’t want to go home, so in effect we could be chasing these vagrants around the town for years!
At the first meeting of the new group set up to tackle this issue, mention was made of inviting Mr Mark Simmonds MP to one of these meetings.
I assumed this would be done, and was somewhat surprised to have a lady on the doorstep make a proclamation that “THE BNP” won’t let Mark attend any council meetings.
Slightly unsettled by this statement I tried to re assure the lady that as I am the ONLY member of the BNP on council that was she had been told was complete nonsense; however she was not having any of it.
That evening, I wrote to Mr Simmonds and outlined the situation in my email detailed above (CLICK TO ENLARGE) and have now been advised that he will be attending a meeting here in Boston in November with council officers, to discuss what assistance he can give to try and find a resolution to this ongoing issue.
Now, I shall wait and see If I will be invited to the meeting I set up or whether Mr Simmonds will play school boy politics and refuse to attend a meeting in which there is a BNP councillor in the room.
I hope not as he and I did have a chat during the election count back in June and I am one of his constituants!
Yesterday, once again our council staff had to down tools in their normal roles and get “suited and booted” in their bio suits to clear two more illegal camp site from the town centre.
The first one was in the Wormgate area, on Archer Lane, and was located behind a brick wall near the car park on Fountain Lane.
It would appear that it’s been in existence for around 3 weeks, but looking at the state of it you would have thought more like 3 months, with around 3 lorry loads of debris, made up of rubbish and the vegetation that was removed to prevent more camping!
I once again spoke with staff from the council and the local police whilst at the site, and it appears that there were several people living under the tarpaulin, and in fact two of the occupants were awoken by council staff.
Alarmingly these people have “migrated” from Witham Way County Park and were amongst those rounded up last month and given advice and offers of support none of which they have bothered to take up!
The second site was over in Skirbeck, where a camp had been in existence for about a week, and this needed urgent attention as it was adjacent to a nursery school.
Now, the staggering truth is that these individuals do not wish to be assisted and it would now appear that we can not send them home, as they don’t want to go home, so in effect we could be chasing these vagrants around the town for years!
At the first meeting of the new group set up to tackle this issue, mention was made of inviting Mr Mark Simmonds MP to one of these meetings.
I assumed this would be done, and was somewhat surprised to have a lady on the doorstep make a proclamation that “THE BNP” won’t let Mark attend any council meetings.
Slightly unsettled by this statement I tried to re assure the lady that as I am the ONLY member of the BNP on council that was she had been told was complete nonsense; however she was not having any of it.
That evening, I wrote to Mr Simmonds and outlined the situation in my email detailed above (CLICK TO ENLARGE) and have now been advised that he will be attending a meeting here in Boston in November with council officers, to discuss what assistance he can give to try and find a resolution to this ongoing issue.
Now, I shall wait and see If I will be invited to the meeting I set up or whether Mr Simmonds will play school boy politics and refuse to attend a meeting in which there is a BNP councillor in the room.
I hope not as he and I did have a chat during the election count back in June and I am one of his constituants!
Wednesday 21 October 2009
Tories in Disguise
What lessons can be learnt from last weeks election result one may ask, well the first lesson we all should have gleaned is that the BBI are not truly “independent” if anything, most if not all of them have transpired to be Closest Tories.
Why did Cllr Alison Austin not contest the seat, was she fearful of being beaten AGAIN, or did she think that it might be embarrassing should she win (fat chance) after hubby had just been booted off the County Council, having failed to be re elected in June?
Or is she really a Tory in disquise?? who decided to work in collusion with them to try and squeeze the BNP out!
You decide, but you can expect the BBI to try and take the “moral” high ground with the usual nonsense about county council mistakes and rightful winner last time around, yawn! yawn! But the reality is much simpler than that, and they know it.
The BBI are a spent force in Boston and the electorate have been telling me that over recent weeks,!.......so perhaps they will continue the trend and not contest future seats when they become available, every one know's it makes sense!
Andrea Jenkyns had special mention in her winning speech, of the to the BBI and others who did not contest the seat this time around, not only did this demonstrate the absolute fear the Tories had of the BNP actually taking this seat but it also confirmed my comments above, and that fact will be fully explained to Boston’s electorate during ANY election they contest.
It will be an interesting time leading up to 2011 council elections, when the people of Boston will show the BBI the door!
Why did Cllr Alison Austin not contest the seat, was she fearful of being beaten AGAIN, or did she think that it might be embarrassing should she win (fat chance) after hubby had just been booted off the County Council, having failed to be re elected in June?
Or is she really a Tory in disquise?? who decided to work in collusion with them to try and squeeze the BNP out!
You decide, but you can expect the BBI to try and take the “moral” high ground with the usual nonsense about county council mistakes and rightful winner last time around, yawn! yawn! But the reality is much simpler than that, and they know it.
The BBI are a spent force in Boston and the electorate have been telling me that over recent weeks,!.......so perhaps they will continue the trend and not contest future seats when they become available, every one know's it makes sense!
Andrea Jenkyns had special mention in her winning speech, of the to the BBI and others who did not contest the seat this time around, not only did this demonstrate the absolute fear the Tories had of the BNP actually taking this seat but it also confirmed my comments above, and that fact will be fully explained to Boston’s electorate during ANY election they contest.
It will be an interesting time leading up to 2011 council elections, when the people of Boston will show the BBI the door!
Saturday 17 October 2009
Could have and should have, but did'nt.
From crunching the numbers what was amazing was the number of first time voters who ventured out for the first time in their lives and cast their vote.
To lose by 17 votes can be more disappointing than losing by 100’s, however what can not be glossed over is the fact that over 37% of those who voted on Thursday voted for the BNP, and that can not be ignored.
The tension at the count on Thursday night could have been cut with a knife, as the Tories realised that this election was closer than any other they have ever contested in their history in Lincolnshire.
The message is simple, the BNP have achieved in 11 months what no other political party has ever achieved in Lincolnshire before, they have managed to completely destroy both the liberal democrat and labour parties and offer to the electorate a REAL alternative to Tory rule.
That only leaves me to say, thank you to all those who voted for me, and tut tut to the hundreds who pledged to vote but did not bother to vote at all!
I plan to be available in 4 years time so that I can once again offer my services to represent the electorate of Boston North West, I can only hope by then it’s not too late!
To lose by 17 votes can be more disappointing than losing by 100’s, however what can not be glossed over is the fact that over 37% of those who voted on Thursday voted for the BNP, and that can not be ignored.
The tension at the count on Thursday night could have been cut with a knife, as the Tories realised that this election was closer than any other they have ever contested in their history in Lincolnshire.
The message is simple, the BNP have achieved in 11 months what no other political party has ever achieved in Lincolnshire before, they have managed to completely destroy both the liberal democrat and labour parties and offer to the electorate a REAL alternative to Tory rule.
That only leaves me to say, thank you to all those who voted for me, and tut tut to the hundreds who pledged to vote but did not bother to vote at all!
I plan to be available in 4 years time so that I can once again offer my services to represent the electorate of Boston North West, I can only hope by then it’s not too late!
Friday 16 October 2009
By Election Results
Conservatives 597
British National Party 581
Labour 204
Lib Dem 160
More on the result later today, 17 votes short, says it all really.
A really big thank you to all those Who Did turn out to Vote.
British National Party 581
Labour 204
Lib Dem 160
More on the result later today, 17 votes short, says it all really.
A really big thank you to all those Who Did turn out to Vote.
Wednesday 14 October 2009
Tick Tock
The countdown has started and the final days of this campaign are drawing to a close. It is interesting to note that there seems to have been very little activity in the urban parts of the election district (other than a sudden increase in registered voter's from the EU states), and it leads me to wonder just what are the other party's actually doing!
I have been out and about for the last 4 weeks and have seen the Tories once, labour on two occasions (delivering the same leaflet, over two weekends) and the lib dems twice. To date, I think labour have put out 2 leaflets one of which was a smear against the BNP and the Tories, the lib dems 2 leaflets and the Tories 2 leaflets.
Don't get me wrong, they may well have done more , but I have not seen it.
It's getting nearer to the time when only YOU the electorate can decide and we will just have to wait and see what the outcome is, won't we!
I have been out and about for the last 4 weeks and have seen the Tories once, labour on two occasions (delivering the same leaflet, over two weekends) and the lib dems twice. To date, I think labour have put out 2 leaflets one of which was a smear against the BNP and the Tories, the lib dems 2 leaflets and the Tories 2 leaflets.
Don't get me wrong, they may well have done more , but I have not seen it.
It's getting nearer to the time when only YOU the electorate can decide and we will just have to wait and see what the outcome is, won't we!
Sunday 11 October 2009
Where did they all come from?
It came as no surprise on Saturday evening when I got in from campaigning and opened my mail and to see the latest additions to the electoral register for the forthcoming election.
Call me a cynic, but it looks like someone’s been busy signing up our Eastern European guests , as there are an additional 185 newly added in the last few weeks!
Now could it be a deliberate ploy from the desperate opposition to try a thwart my attempt to gain a seat at County Hall?
Your guess is a good as mine and I shall leave it to you to make your own mind up!
This revalation , however will not cause concern as such activity will only drive more and more voters to the polls on Election Day. and trust me I shall be letting people know what's going on
Meanwhile. Labour have made a half hearted attempt at a smear leaflet which just about sums up their lack lustre campaign if you can call it that!
As my campaign turns the corner into the last week where so far voters have had up to 5 pieces of information to assist them in their selection of a representative. We shall wait and see what the outcome will be in the early hours of Friday Morning, keep your eye on this blog as I will update as soon as possible following the count.
Call me a cynic, but it looks like someone’s been busy signing up our Eastern European guests , as there are an additional 185 newly added in the last few weeks!
Now could it be a deliberate ploy from the desperate opposition to try a thwart my attempt to gain a seat at County Hall?
Your guess is a good as mine and I shall leave it to you to make your own mind up!
This revalation , however will not cause concern as such activity will only drive more and more voters to the polls on Election Day. and trust me I shall be letting people know what's going on
Meanwhile. Labour have made a half hearted attempt at a smear leaflet which just about sums up their lack lustre campaign if you can call it that!
As my campaign turns the corner into the last week where so far voters have had up to 5 pieces of information to assist them in their selection of a representative. We shall wait and see what the outcome will be in the early hours of Friday Morning, keep your eye on this blog as I will update as soon as possible following the count.
Thursday 8 October 2009
Why I do what I do!
Every now and then, something happens that makes you realise what its all about, so to speak. This week I received a letter from a gentleman who's words really encourage me to keep on doing what I do! Sadly the generation who gave so much too so many, without looking for reward are rapidly dwindling, and all I can say is that their are still people who thank those who sacrificed so much and are willing to continue the battle to save our nation. [ Click images to read ]
Thursday 1 October 2009
Englez nevoie nu a aplica
Boston nord vest by alegere...............opps sorry folks that should read in English,
Boston North West By-election, there I was forgetting myself, but you will see why towards the end of this post.
Well the support on the door step is truly breathtaking, with more and more people turning their backs on the old Political Parties and pledging support for me and the British National Party.
Leaflets have been dropping on doormats since the end of August, as soon as we became aware of the forthcoming election, with a selection of themes starting with where we stand on national issues, thus dispelling the usual gutter politics tactic that others may use making false claims of who we are and what we stand for.
Some lucky electors had free copies of our monthly newspaper “ Voice Of Freedom” packed with stories from up and down the country and a special feature on the Afghan war.
The next leaflet covered the topic of why the election was being called and gave an overview of the ongoing issues at Witham Way Country Park, as covered in more detail here on my Blog.
The current leaflet explains why I am standing and why Boston Needs a BNP voice at County Hall. The reverse of that leaflet talks of another Blog topic which is impacting land workers in the borough who are, or more appropriately were, working at staples in Old Leake in the scandal of the “Gulag”. Check out the advert in this weeks Target for staff at Staples, wherein the “applicant must speak fluent English and Romanian and a basic knowledge of Bulgarian”! I rest my case.
I have been pounding the streets and knocking doors virtually every day for the last three weeks, despite what other bloggers may say I know I am working harder than any other candidate to meet and greet the electorate and my feet are starting to ache, but that’s what its all about. We shall just have to wait and see what happens on the 15th October.
I have only seen one other candidate on my travels , and a couple of leaflets from the lib dem Candidate, but perhaps not surprisingly no one from labour. No prizes for wondering why!
Добър bye за сега...
Sorry, just trying to swot up on my linguistic skills so I might be able to get a job in the town.
Boston North West By-election, there I was forgetting myself, but you will see why towards the end of this post.
Well the support on the door step is truly breathtaking, with more and more people turning their backs on the old Political Parties and pledging support for me and the British National Party.
Leaflets have been dropping on doormats since the end of August, as soon as we became aware of the forthcoming election, with a selection of themes starting with where we stand on national issues, thus dispelling the usual gutter politics tactic that others may use making false claims of who we are and what we stand for.
Some lucky electors had free copies of our monthly newspaper “ Voice Of Freedom” packed with stories from up and down the country and a special feature on the Afghan war.
The next leaflet covered the topic of why the election was being called and gave an overview of the ongoing issues at Witham Way Country Park, as covered in more detail here on my Blog.
The current leaflet explains why I am standing and why Boston Needs a BNP voice at County Hall. The reverse of that leaflet talks of another Blog topic which is impacting land workers in the borough who are, or more appropriately were, working at staples in Old Leake in the scandal of the “Gulag”. Check out the advert in this weeks Target for staff at Staples, wherein the “applicant must speak fluent English and Romanian and a basic knowledge of Bulgarian”! I rest my case.
I have been pounding the streets and knocking doors virtually every day for the last three weeks, despite what other bloggers may say I know I am working harder than any other candidate to meet and greet the electorate and my feet are starting to ache, but that’s what its all about. We shall just have to wait and see what happens on the 15th October.
I have only seen one other candidate on my travels , and a couple of leaflets from the lib dem Candidate, but perhaps not surprisingly no one from labour. No prizes for wondering why!
Добър bye за сега...
Sorry, just trying to swot up on my linguistic skills so I might be able to get a job in the town.
Wednesday 23 September 2009
Lincolnshire “GULAG”
Well I did wonder how long it would be before agency staff started getting the boot at Staples Farm in Wrangle.
A little bit of history for those who do not know,
Late last year Staples applied for planning permission to site 21 caravans for occupation by seasonal workers along with ancillary welfare facilities, including 2 shipping containers, a landscaped earth mound and recreation ground
They also applied for RETROSPECTIVE planning permission for the 19 that they already had and were using!
In total, 40 caravans each housing up to 6 persons have been allowed to be placed at Staples Farm where they can keep workers on site, in other words a "Gulag"!
Despite the enviroment agency objecting thus giving the planning committee an opportunity to refuse it, they didnt .It was approved and permission granted, with only one vote against!
This new gulag will house up to 246 “workers” from outside the EU under a scheme called SAWS (Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme). This scheme permits workers to come here for up to six months but they have to be “housed” by the employer.
These “inmates” are not permitted to bring vehicles on site and the employers have kindly provided bicycles for the “inmates” use.
Even more generous is the provision of three 8 seater minibuses which will, ”transport workers to obtain daily essentials and occasionally for days out to Lincoln etc.”
A quick calculation means that these minibuses will need to make 33 trips daily just to “obtain daily essentials” Hmmmm And the trips to Lincoln will need to load up 8 people 10 times each, and make the round trip to Lincoln. Well that’s pretty impressive, when are the “inmates” going to fit in time to work one may wonder??
The above illustrates just how ridiculous the whole scheme is.
But why do Staples or anyone for that matter feel the need to create this "gulag"?
Surely with all the migrant workers this town has, there is no need to bring in more foreign nations from outside the EU, and what about the growing number of indigenous nationals who can’t find work, traditionally they were the pool of labour that farmers used to use. These days, for them, even agency work is scarce.
Staples justification for this grand creation is as follows:
In order to maintain a skilled and reliable workforce the applicants have decided to reduce its dependency on agency staff and instead labour will be sourced the Governments SAWS scheme.
The applicants (Staples), considers that the use of gang labour has the following disadvantages:
It is not possible to ensure the correct skill level and maintain continuity of staff or willingness to work (hang on didn’t someone say that about the Brits?)
Cost of paying for poor quality labour is not viable ( now we are getting warmer as to the reason)
Gang labour does not provide a flexible or instantly accessible workforce. ( strange I thought that was the very reason for dropping the use of local labour in favour of agency labour)
So there you have the History, and now back to real time
I am hearing that around 70 agency staff have been laid off from Staples in the last 2 weeks.
As I am sure many will be aware these are quite probably foreign nationals ( as indeed most employees of these agencies are these days) and they will most probably end up joining the indigenous population, who cant find work, in claiming jobseekers allowance.
I did warn of this in a letter to the Standard in December last year,
I said “ This years cheap migrant worker will become next years benefit claimant” The bit the Standard did not print was “when some other impoverished nation joins the E.U. ( and its highly likely that the current entry restrictions will be lifted on Bulgarian and Romanian nationals ) and under cuts the current workforce’s wage.
Well all I can say is TOLD YOU SO!
A little bit of history for those who do not know,
Late last year Staples applied for planning permission to site 21 caravans for occupation by seasonal workers along with ancillary welfare facilities, including 2 shipping containers, a landscaped earth mound and recreation ground
They also applied for RETROSPECTIVE planning permission for the 19 that they already had and were using!
In total, 40 caravans each housing up to 6 persons have been allowed to be placed at Staples Farm where they can keep workers on site, in other words a "Gulag"!
Despite the enviroment agency objecting thus giving the planning committee an opportunity to refuse it, they didnt .It was approved and permission granted, with only one vote against!
This new gulag will house up to 246 “workers” from outside the EU under a scheme called SAWS (Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme). This scheme permits workers to come here for up to six months but they have to be “housed” by the employer.
These “inmates” are not permitted to bring vehicles on site and the employers have kindly provided bicycles for the “inmates” use.
Even more generous is the provision of three 8 seater minibuses which will, ”transport workers to obtain daily essentials and occasionally for days out to Lincoln etc.”
A quick calculation means that these minibuses will need to make 33 trips daily just to “obtain daily essentials” Hmmmm And the trips to Lincoln will need to load up 8 people 10 times each, and make the round trip to Lincoln. Well that’s pretty impressive, when are the “inmates” going to fit in time to work one may wonder??
The above illustrates just how ridiculous the whole scheme is.
But why do Staples or anyone for that matter feel the need to create this "gulag"?
Surely with all the migrant workers this town has, there is no need to bring in more foreign nations from outside the EU, and what about the growing number of indigenous nationals who can’t find work, traditionally they were the pool of labour that farmers used to use. These days, for them, even agency work is scarce.
Staples justification for this grand creation is as follows:
In order to maintain a skilled and reliable workforce the applicants have decided to reduce its dependency on agency staff and instead labour will be sourced the Governments SAWS scheme.
The applicants (Staples), considers that the use of gang labour has the following disadvantages:
It is not possible to ensure the correct skill level and maintain continuity of staff or willingness to work (hang on didn’t someone say that about the Brits?)
Cost of paying for poor quality labour is not viable ( now we are getting warmer as to the reason)
Gang labour does not provide a flexible or instantly accessible workforce. ( strange I thought that was the very reason for dropping the use of local labour in favour of agency labour)
So there you have the History, and now back to real time
I am hearing that around 70 agency staff have been laid off from Staples in the last 2 weeks.
As I am sure many will be aware these are quite probably foreign nationals ( as indeed most employees of these agencies are these days) and they will most probably end up joining the indigenous population, who cant find work, in claiming jobseekers allowance.
I did warn of this in a letter to the Standard in December last year,
I said “ This years cheap migrant worker will become next years benefit claimant” The bit the Standard did not print was “when some other impoverished nation joins the E.U. ( and its highly likely that the current entry restrictions will be lifted on Bulgarian and Romanian nationals ) and under cuts the current workforce’s wage.
Well all I can say is TOLD YOU SO!
Sunday 20 September 2009
This is Britain
A quick post tonight directing readers to the youtube video on the right.
Well worth viewing and a timely reminder that the softly softly approach and politically correct inaction leaves us very vulnerable indeed.
Well worth viewing and a timely reminder that the softly softly approach and politically correct inaction leaves us very vulnerable indeed.
Tuesday 15 September 2009
compare the meerkat anyone!
Well not quite!
I popped along to the community showcase event in central park on Sunday and was truly delighted to see the two meerkats on display, frisky little devils they were too.
I like many of the towns folk really missed not having Party in the Park this year so I ventured out on what was quite a chilly day to see what all the fuss was about.
Despite the complete contrast in the weather from Saturday there seemed to be a good turnout for what has turned into something of an annual event.
As I perused along the various stalls and displays, it was quite humbling to see the dedication many of the volunteers give to their respective causes.
The event in itself seemed to me to be a real attempt by like minded people to pull together and display a kinship and friendship that we in Britain do so well, a little bit like the old Silver jubilee street party days. (for those that remember them!)
Now then with all the of that warm and cuddly stuff out of the way, lets have a reality check shall we!
Community showcase does not compare remotely with the crowds that PiP brings to central park, the displays of local talent from schools and colleges far out way watching people's pet dog attempt an obstacle course.
The introduction of the parade through town to central park, has added a new dimension to the event (and should now open the door for our Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies to, once again, parade thought the town on St Georges day with the excuse that "health and safety "prevents it, now resolved)!
However, all in all, pound for pound ,Party in the Park made for a blinking good weekend and provided a chance for everyone to get together, have a few beers and chill out, and goodness knows in these troubled economic times we could have done with it!
The PiP event of course also provides an opportunity for all the community to be " Cohesive" and come together, therefore I was quite surprised when funding was not forthcoming despite the granting to Boston of some £660,000 to use on "Community Cohesion".
Even the "Community Cohesion Delivery Group" had acknowledged that PiP and community showcase were positive moves that assist with Community Cohesion.
I challenged this earlier in the year and was told it had all been spent and or otherwise allocated.
I therefore asked to see who and where this had been spent and have got that information finally.
Despite the popularity of the event many fellow councillors were quite happy to see it's demise, and as such were disinterested in its continuance and effectively condemned it. (watch out the fair could be next!)
How and where this money has gone will be the subject of later posts, but around £10000. was set aside for last weekends event for starters!
And this needs to be remembered.
Since my time at West Street I have witnessed a number of consultations, you know the kind of thing, were you get asked a question and the only answer you can give is the one "they" want.
Some may remember a few years ago ( pre Boston Bypass Independents regime ) being asked what does "Boston borough council do well" and some may well remember the answer, you guessed it, it was Party in the Park !
Therefore in traditional kamikaze style it gets binned! nice one!
This is where comparing Meerkat's and Market's end
Party in the Park (love or hate it) and Community Showcase are two events that are just not Comparable, no matter how hard the well wisher's try to make it so!
Sunday 13 September 2009
What Direction Now?
Now the dust has settled, and the last piece of soiled toilet tissue has been picked up, Its time to reflect on the very successful swoop by council staff, officers and other agencies at Witham Country Park last week, and to plan for the future.
Firstly I must commend the staff that set about the task of clearing up the disgusting mess that the illegal campers left behind, as they got on with the task in hand without complaint and really did demonstrate what a credit they are to our Town.
Having been present during the main campsite clearance, it really beggars belief how anyone can choose to live in such conditions.
Anyway, back to last Friday and a meeting where most of those involved in the operation, came together to discuss the outcome.
As it turned out 10 people ended up actually arriving at West Street, where with the assistance of interpreters, appointments with the DWP (Dept. of Work and Pensions) were arranged to try and help them to help themselves, so to speak. The down side being that the DWP scheduled these over a two week period and in all probability the interviewees will not bother to attend anyway.
The process of arranging this took two days, with staff at West street working incredibly hard to help these people, and the cost continuing to escalate, estimated in the region of £5000
The complete apathy and unwillingness of these people to engage with society comes as no surprise as they seem more than happy living the lifestyle they do.
All were known to police or had a criminal record and they seem to be content with a choice of life that involves shop lifting, drug taking, excessive drinking, scavenging in the bins behind KFC and Gregg’s, and being a general nuisance.
Rather than being victims of the current economic climate, they have made a lifestyle choice that most of these individual’s have lived for many years.
However, the task that was presented to Boston Council was one of protecting public safety and the action required was action that could not and should not be avoided.
The “kind soul” who arranged for these vagrants gain access to the process of assistance, is from the rough sleeping unit and is part of the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG).
Fortunately her involvement brings with her the good news that the borough will get £10000 of funding to help with the situation.
Well, of that, I am truly glad, but let’s not forget that the £10000, whilst not coming directly from the local Council tax payer, is none the less still coming from all of us, The Taxpayer.
Looking to the future, there is hope that full Council will pass the new byelaw that is needed to help in dealing with this problem, however as with many things that come before elected members in Council Chamber, whether it will be passed, is by no means a guarantee, it will however get my complete support.
I shall keep readers up to date with progress on this and many of the issues that are currently facing our town……Watch this space…
Firstly I must commend the staff that set about the task of clearing up the disgusting mess that the illegal campers left behind, as they got on with the task in hand without complaint and really did demonstrate what a credit they are to our Town.
Having been present during the main campsite clearance, it really beggars belief how anyone can choose to live in such conditions.
Anyway, back to last Friday and a meeting where most of those involved in the operation, came together to discuss the outcome.
As it turned out 10 people ended up actually arriving at West Street, where with the assistance of interpreters, appointments with the DWP (Dept. of Work and Pensions) were arranged to try and help them to help themselves, so to speak. The down side being that the DWP scheduled these over a two week period and in all probability the interviewees will not bother to attend anyway.
The process of arranging this took two days, with staff at West street working incredibly hard to help these people, and the cost continuing to escalate, estimated in the region of £5000
The complete apathy and unwillingness of these people to engage with society comes as no surprise as they seem more than happy living the lifestyle they do.
All were known to police or had a criminal record and they seem to be content with a choice of life that involves shop lifting, drug taking, excessive drinking, scavenging in the bins behind KFC and Gregg’s, and being a general nuisance.
Rather than being victims of the current economic climate, they have made a lifestyle choice that most of these individual’s have lived for many years.
However, the task that was presented to Boston Council was one of protecting public safety and the action required was action that could not and should not be avoided.
The “kind soul” who arranged for these vagrants gain access to the process of assistance, is from the rough sleeping unit and is part of the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG).
Fortunately her involvement brings with her the good news that the borough will get £10000 of funding to help with the situation.
Well, of that, I am truly glad, but let’s not forget that the £10000, whilst not coming directly from the local Council tax payer, is none the less still coming from all of us, The Taxpayer.
Looking to the future, there is hope that full Council will pass the new byelaw that is needed to help in dealing with this problem, however as with many things that come before elected members in Council Chamber, whether it will be passed, is by no means a guarantee, it will however get my complete support.
I shall keep readers up to date with progress on this and many of the issues that are currently facing our town……Watch this space…
Wednesday 9 September 2009
If you go down to the woods today!
Well I did, and I saw our hard working council staff clearing one of "several" sites on Witham Country Park.Its truly shocking to see the state of the place as I am sure you will agree when you see the photos I took this morning of just one of the sites.
By the time I left around 12 individuals have be rounded up and their identities checked, (2 of these people were on bail! (bailed to where I ask), and they were merrily whisked off to West Street by some kind soul who was seeing to it that they can claim job seekers allowance , be found accommodation and of course given housing benefit to boot.
Alarmingly all of those picked up in today's operation were foreign nationals , some of who had been here for 3 or 4 years!!
Now, I am sure many people may say "send 'em home" " & chuck 'em out" etc. but what needs to be remembered is that this is their home if that's what they choose, as they are quite legitimately here under the E.U. rules that grants freedom of movement within members states.
So there you have it, we are no doubt going to be chasing illegal campers from one site to another until such time as the borough get some teeth, and central Government regain control of our borders.
I suggest you view these pictures before you eat your tea, you wouldn't want to waste good food now would you!
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hi di hi Campers!
By the time you read this Blog, Staff and Officers from Boston Borough Council will be well and truly up to their ankles in it! Quite literally.
For in the early hours of this morning they, with the protection of Lincolnshire Police, supported by UK Border agency, will be clearing one of the many blots on Boston’s landscape.
Our council staff and other agencies will removing the human excrement, rubbish, empty vodka bottles and used needles from the illegal tent city that has blighted Witham County Park for several months.
At last I hear you cry, (well you would if you knew about it!)
Finally some action you may say! And about time,
But don’t get too excited, don’t get carried away now.
For under the current system, these “campers” don’t have to go anywhere, they can stay exactly where they are and we as a council can do nothing about it!
Just to enlighten readers, these “campers” are not your every day run of the mill kind of camper. NO NO.
These campers are quite different.
They come with all these added benefits!
There is considerable unacceptable anti-social behaviour.
Aside from the above mentioned human waste and used drug paraphernalia
There is broken glass and vast amounts of rubbish.
Council staff have previously removed tents and cleared the site of rubbish but can no longer do so due to the threatening and aggressive behaviour of these “happy campers”
Goods stolen from the towns retailers is sold on to fund the drink and drug binges that take place on site.
Over £2000 of damage has been caused to council property so far.
Members of the public feel intimidated and threatened and there is a feeling they could be mugged and/or attacked.
Clearly local residents are outraged and the fire service has attended many camp fires that have got out of control.
But get this, and it probably comes as no surprise, these people, 4 Bostonains and 12 foreign nationals, ( at present), are not actively seeking work, are not interested in permanent accommodation and it would appear most do not want to integrate with the community. The foreign nationals amongst them appear to be here legally, they however, despite meeting with the Polish Consul, do not want to go home!
Now then, to me, these are some pretty damn good reasons for Councillors to do all they can working with Officers and other agencies to put an end to this constant drain on resources and threat to public health and safety.
So what now? What’s the plan?
Councillor’s will shortly be asked to approve a bylaw which will give the council the teeth it needs to take action and remove these people from council property and have the power of arrest to enforce it.
As usual herein lays the problem,
In this cotton wool culture of the nanny state we do have amongst us Councillors who feel so sorry for the plight of these “lost souls” and do not wish to see a bylaw brought in that would remove them, until they have been provided with “some sort of site for them to stay”
Well with all due respect I don’t want “some sort of site” anywhere near me and I am sure that the overwhelming majority of Boston’s population don’t either!
Perhaps if our Prison’s were not so overcrowded we could find them some accommodation there, and “dock” the rent out of their benefits!
Alternatively, those bleeding heart do gooder’s could always let them camp in their garden.
As neither of the above are going to happen, the only possible option is bring in the bylaw, enforce it and send a very clear message to those who wish to flout the law that we as a Borough will not tolerate it!
What do you think?
Anyone for a spot of camping?
On a serious note
I would like to thank the Council staff and those from outside agengies in the task they are undertaking, i am sure everyone would agree, it ain't a job they would want to do, so well done to you all.
For in the early hours of this morning they, with the protection of Lincolnshire Police, supported by UK Border agency, will be clearing one of the many blots on Boston’s landscape.
Our council staff and other agencies will removing the human excrement, rubbish, empty vodka bottles and used needles from the illegal tent city that has blighted Witham County Park for several months.
At last I hear you cry, (well you would if you knew about it!)
Finally some action you may say! And about time,
But don’t get too excited, don’t get carried away now.
For under the current system, these “campers” don’t have to go anywhere, they can stay exactly where they are and we as a council can do nothing about it!
Just to enlighten readers, these “campers” are not your every day run of the mill kind of camper. NO NO.
These campers are quite different.
They come with all these added benefits!
There is considerable unacceptable anti-social behaviour.
Aside from the above mentioned human waste and used drug paraphernalia
There is broken glass and vast amounts of rubbish.
Council staff have previously removed tents and cleared the site of rubbish but can no longer do so due to the threatening and aggressive behaviour of these “happy campers”
Goods stolen from the towns retailers is sold on to fund the drink and drug binges that take place on site.
Over £2000 of damage has been caused to council property so far.
Members of the public feel intimidated and threatened and there is a feeling they could be mugged and/or attacked.
Clearly local residents are outraged and the fire service has attended many camp fires that have got out of control.
But get this, and it probably comes as no surprise, these people, 4 Bostonains and 12 foreign nationals, ( at present), are not actively seeking work, are not interested in permanent accommodation and it would appear most do not want to integrate with the community. The foreign nationals amongst them appear to be here legally, they however, despite meeting with the Polish Consul, do not want to go home!
Now then, to me, these are some pretty damn good reasons for Councillors to do all they can working with Officers and other agencies to put an end to this constant drain on resources and threat to public health and safety.
So what now? What’s the plan?
Councillor’s will shortly be asked to approve a bylaw which will give the council the teeth it needs to take action and remove these people from council property and have the power of arrest to enforce it.
As usual herein lays the problem,
In this cotton wool culture of the nanny state we do have amongst us Councillors who feel so sorry for the plight of these “lost souls” and do not wish to see a bylaw brought in that would remove them, until they have been provided with “some sort of site for them to stay”
Well with all due respect I don’t want “some sort of site” anywhere near me and I am sure that the overwhelming majority of Boston’s population don’t either!
Perhaps if our Prison’s were not so overcrowded we could find them some accommodation there, and “dock” the rent out of their benefits!
Alternatively, those bleeding heart do gooder’s could always let them camp in their garden.
As neither of the above are going to happen, the only possible option is bring in the bylaw, enforce it and send a very clear message to those who wish to flout the law that we as a Borough will not tolerate it!
What do you think?
Anyone for a spot of camping?
On a serious note
I would like to thank the Council staff and those from outside agengies in the task they are undertaking, i am sure everyone would agree, it ain't a job they would want to do, so well done to you all.
Monday 7 September 2009
Welcome to Burnley.oops sorry I meant Boston!
I attended my first meeting of the cynically named “Community Cohesion Delivery Group” and was entertained by Mr Mike Waite, Head of Community Engagement & Cohesion on Burnley Borough Council.
Burnley, many may remember was one of several Northern towns struck with race riots a few years back, some of which carried on for days.
Mike talked through his presentation entitled “Good Relations Work” which shows what Burnley have done since 2001, the year the town fell apart.
The project explores the issues, responding to those issues, the stages of the “programme”, format and feel etc…etc and brings us up to the current situation.
Herein lays the PROBLEM!
This “Programme” seems to me to be all talk and not a lot of anything else.
Several things concern me, there will be workshops within the programme that are subject to “Chatham House Rules” where there is no agenda but more alarmingly NO MINUTES. These talking shops are free to do what ever they want without scrutiny
There is no true measure that proves that all the input (4 years work) and all the costs (unknown, but no doubt substantial) have actually made a single bit of a difference.
All in all it’s just another scheme that hoovers up tax payers money by the bucket full and has no measurable outcome.
The communities in Bradford still live parallel lives with clearly defined but un marked territories, local taxi drivers still play the race card when Burnley Council try to impose the licensing policy.
And division and segregation is still very much the street scene
So far the resurrection of rioting has been averted (other than Asian youths in Birmingham last weekend and Luton the weekend before)
But the best bit is this… They are looking to come and help Boston using the same model.
Now don’t get me wrong, there are huge issues surrounding Community Cohesion in Boston, however I am not of the opinion that this approach would work for Boston.
There are a few differences between Burnley and Boston.
Burnley has a growing Muslim community that have polarised themselves in certain parts of the town, bringing with them their mosques and madras’s and their own way of doing things.
This community have sunk very, very deep roots in the town and have for want of a better word “colonised” some parts of the town.
The community is extremely able via its plethora of community leaders and other mouth pieces to demand what they want , and demographically can influence the local politics with sheer wait of numbers.
Boston is more fortunate not to be that far down that road.
The “guest” community that have descended on Boston, in their droves, are transient and rapidly changing. To get “buy in” and assimilation from this section of the community needs a very different approach. By the very nature of transient people they are more likely not to comply to our local or even national law, e.g. drinking and driving, refuse disposal and use of public places as urinals.
.
Appeasement is not the answer and its continued use, will lead to Boston becoming a dirtier and more deprived place.
Incidentally, I don’t think we need lessons from Burnley, thanks all the same.
It needs a tough non nonsense, zero tolerance approach
I don’t think that would take 4 years to deliver results do you?
Burnley, many may remember was one of several Northern towns struck with race riots a few years back, some of which carried on for days.
Mike talked through his presentation entitled “Good Relations Work” which shows what Burnley have done since 2001, the year the town fell apart.
The project explores the issues, responding to those issues, the stages of the “programme”, format and feel etc…etc and brings us up to the current situation.
Herein lays the PROBLEM!
This “Programme” seems to me to be all talk and not a lot of anything else.
Several things concern me, there will be workshops within the programme that are subject to “Chatham House Rules” where there is no agenda but more alarmingly NO MINUTES. These talking shops are free to do what ever they want without scrutiny
There is no true measure that proves that all the input (4 years work) and all the costs (unknown, but no doubt substantial) have actually made a single bit of a difference.
All in all it’s just another scheme that hoovers up tax payers money by the bucket full and has no measurable outcome.
The communities in Bradford still live parallel lives with clearly defined but un marked territories, local taxi drivers still play the race card when Burnley Council try to impose the licensing policy.
And division and segregation is still very much the street scene
So far the resurrection of rioting has been averted (other than Asian youths in Birmingham last weekend and Luton the weekend before)
But the best bit is this… They are looking to come and help Boston using the same model.
Now don’t get me wrong, there are huge issues surrounding Community Cohesion in Boston, however I am not of the opinion that this approach would work for Boston.
There are a few differences between Burnley and Boston.
Burnley has a growing Muslim community that have polarised themselves in certain parts of the town, bringing with them their mosques and madras’s and their own way of doing things.
This community have sunk very, very deep roots in the town and have for want of a better word “colonised” some parts of the town.
The community is extremely able via its plethora of community leaders and other mouth pieces to demand what they want , and demographically can influence the local politics with sheer wait of numbers.
Boston is more fortunate not to be that far down that road.
The “guest” community that have descended on Boston, in their droves, are transient and rapidly changing. To get “buy in” and assimilation from this section of the community needs a very different approach. By the very nature of transient people they are more likely not to comply to our local or even national law, e.g. drinking and driving, refuse disposal and use of public places as urinals.
.
Appeasement is not the answer and its continued use, will lead to Boston becoming a dirtier and more deprived place.
Incidentally, I don’t think we need lessons from Burnley, thanks all the same.
It needs a tough non nonsense, zero tolerance approach
I don’t think that would take 4 years to deliver results do you?
Saturday 5 September 2009
The first meeting I shall be attending of the CCDG is on Monday 7th Sept., regrettably it does not appear to be a terribly exciting affair and the agenda seems pretty thin on substance, but we shall see. I will report back following the meeting with any particularly informative bits and pieces.
More interestingly, the meeting in June had representatives from a group called NACRO, and from my investigations I find that:
“Nacro's vision is a safer society where everyone belongs, human rights are respected and preventing crime means tackling social exclusion and re-integrating those who offend.”
A very noble cause indeed if it works!
I am however some what surprised that NACRO have submitted a bid through the health and well-being fund ?? to deliver sport and education to the migrant community.
Now I am not suggesting that all crime is committed by our migrant community guests, but the direction of tax payer’s money into one section of the community over and above another is, in my book wrong.
Do NACRO see thing's differently?
I am struggling to see how their vision ties in with the real issues that our community face and how dealing with the migrant community as a special case helps matters.
I am pleased that it was recognised by the Community Cohesion delivery group that “whilst supporting the principles of the project, concern was expressed that too much emphasis is being put on it being available for the migrant community and this in itself may increase the void between the indigenous communities.”
Now I ask you, do you really think this group would be “concerned” if there was not a BNP councillor within the council?
I leave that for you to think about.
More interestingly, the meeting in June had representatives from a group called NACRO, and from my investigations I find that:
“Nacro's vision is a safer society where everyone belongs, human rights are respected and preventing crime means tackling social exclusion and re-integrating those who offend.”
A very noble cause indeed if it works!
I am however some what surprised that NACRO have submitted a bid through the health and well-being fund ?? to deliver sport and education to the migrant community.
Now I am not suggesting that all crime is committed by our migrant community guests, but the direction of tax payer’s money into one section of the community over and above another is, in my book wrong.
Do NACRO see thing's differently?
I am struggling to see how their vision ties in with the real issues that our community face and how dealing with the migrant community as a special case helps matters.
I am pleased that it was recognised by the Community Cohesion delivery group that “whilst supporting the principles of the project, concern was expressed that too much emphasis is being put on it being available for the migrant community and this in itself may increase the void between the indigenous communities.”
Now I ask you, do you really think this group would be “concerned” if there was not a BNP councillor within the council?
I leave that for you to think about.
Sunday 30 August 2009
Well he goes my first real attempt to set up a blog where I hope to keep the good people of Boston informed of the goings on in West street.
With all that is happening at the moment it is a challenge to know where to start.
However from my "political" stand point I intend to get to the bottom of the workings of a group of people who have the ability to spend OUR money where THEY see fit.
The Group is known as the Community Cohesion Delivery Group, and I have been invited to attend their meetings following my initial concerns over the allocation of the £660,000 that was given to Boston Borough Council solely to spend on " community cohesion" .
Earlier in the year I suggested rather than scrapping Party in the Park, some of this money could be spent supporting this all inclusive and very popular event. I was informed that the money has "already been allocated" therefore their was no money left for PiP.
More on where this money has gone in later posts.
With all that is happening at the moment it is a challenge to know where to start.
However from my "political" stand point I intend to get to the bottom of the workings of a group of people who have the ability to spend OUR money where THEY see fit.
The Group is known as the Community Cohesion Delivery Group, and I have been invited to attend their meetings following my initial concerns over the allocation of the £660,000 that was given to Boston Borough Council solely to spend on " community cohesion" .
Earlier in the year I suggested rather than scrapping Party in the Park, some of this money could be spent supporting this all inclusive and very popular event. I was informed that the money has "already been allocated" therefore their was no money left for PiP.
More on where this money has gone in later posts.
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