[Darren Reynolds]

Originally Posted by cheeky monkey

For instance the Executive, Which as far as I can make out is made up of LibDem councillors

Yes, that's how democracy normally works. The party that gets the most votes runs the administration.

Originally Posted by cheeky monkey

and enjoys a bit of "Jobs for the boys" culture, Even going as far as making up a job description for one of them, What is a "Yob Czar"?

I don't know - that title was made up by the Lancashire Telegraph. I do think having job descriptions is a good idea though, and generally accepted practice amongst employers. My proposal was that the post-holder should adopt the title of "Executive Member for Positive Behaviours", which just goes to show how much I know about job titles.

Originally Posted by cheeky monkey

This is a pathetic publicity stunt throwing in a generous allowance.

Well, not really. The public is fed up of anti-social behaviour, including rubbish being dumped in back yards and drunken behaviour on our streets, particularly from a minority of our town's youth. We promised to do something about it during the last election campaign, and appointed a new member of the Executive with the express purpose of tackling the problem.

Originally Posted by cheeky monkey

Then we have the commities, All chaired by anybody other than a BNP councillor, More generous allowances.

On Burnley Council there are 23 Lib Dem councillors and 4 BNP councillors, three of which are from one ward and one of which hasn't really got the hang of conduct in meetings. This is why the BNP do not chair the committees. Basically, they didn't get enough votes.

Originally Posted by cheeky monkey

they would gladly work for nothing if they could help people.

I couldn't do that in my current circumstances as I'm self-employed and have a family to look after. Time spent on Council business is time not earning a living. But, if as you say the BNP councillors would gladly work for nothing if they could help people, why not suggest to them that they give up their allowances?

Originally Posted by cheeky monkey

I was at that council meeting when the budget was decided, I wish the rest of Burnley could have seen the greed in the eyes of the councillors who gained the most that night.

As I said at the meeting, attracting the best talent to stand for election requires ensuring that people are not disadvantaged financially. Burnley councillors are still paid well below average. Anyone who thinks the new administration isn't improving Burnley knows what to do at the next election, and I humbly submit that things are visibly improving.