canineclub

Late last night a friend dropped off a fat wad of notes - submissions to clowncil’s ‘community plan’. I was also informed that at least 9 or 10 people got up and spoke to their submission.Another 2 or 3 declined to speak, although they had put in their views. I’ve now read all the submissions and I think they are wonderful - thoughtful, detailed, many offering constructive suggestions. However, what comes through strongly is the total rejection of not only the proposed plan, but the seering criticism of a clowncil that is perceived as totally ‘undemocratic’ - one that holds its community in total disrespect. Again and again the submissions make the point that what the community declared as their ‘priorities’ never got to see the light of day in the resultant draft. Issues such as environment, planning and governance are totally ignored, or watered down to nothing.

What is really encouraging however is that so many people actually bothered to take the time to put down their thoughts and ideas. Never before has there been such a response to a council plan in this kingdom. What this really shows is that the natives are finally getting restless and fedup. They have basically had enough of continually being fobbed off, of not being listened to, of a culture that insists on treating its residents as mindless morons. This is now over. There is a major community groundswell that by election time will resemble a tidal wave of opposition. Yes, the natives are growing restless and demanding change. Roll on November!