Monthly Archives: September 2007

CONsultation: how it works (continued)

Posted on September 9, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

Nice example this week of some more analysis-free pant wetting from the so-called journalists of the local press. As part of his visit on Thursday, much play was made in The Cancer and on the local BBC of the so-called … Continue reading →

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Toffs open day

Posted on September 8, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

Doors Open Day today and we’ve just got back from a guided tour of Merchant’s House, the Merchant Venturer HQ, conducted by “the one they call the master” or Tim Pearce to his friends (if he’s got any). What a … Continue reading →

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"Fifteen minutes south"

Posted on September 8, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

Developers Urban Splash are being very coy about where their new luxury ‘Lake Shore’ residential development actually is. The site of the former Imperial Tobacco factory, nestled charmingly between a dual carriageway and some out-of-town retail sheds, is usually described … Continue reading →

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Banksy vs Snooty

Posted on September 7, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

Bad day at the office for Bristol radical and controversialist, Banksy I’m afraid. The latest sighting of the great man’s work is on the top floor of the Millbank tower. The Tory press assure us that the trendy office suite … Continue reading →

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City council jobwatch: best one yet!

Posted on September 6, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

Hear the one about the local authority that paid a member of staff £35k a year to rearrange the office furniture? Well you have now. The job’s advertised on Bristol City Council’s website at present. I kid you not. Described … Continue reading →

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Mooney and the Bristol education loonies

Posted on September 5, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

Meet Peter Mooney. Along with the majority of people in Bristol, including most of our elected councillors, you probably have no idea who the hell Peter Mooney is. But you deserve to know because Mooney has cost you an awful … Continue reading →

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Education: let's meet the team!

Posted on September 4, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

Front Row (left to right): Pauline Marson, Programme Director, Integrated Youth Offer ( joint appointment with Connexions); Peter Mooney, Programme Director, Performance Improvement (Interim); Heather Tomlinson, Director; Kate Campion, Programme Director, Transforming Learning (formerly Telford and Wrekin). Back Row (left … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 4, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

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How government works: lose money, exceed targets

Posted on September 3, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

Remember those heady days, just a couple of years ago, when everyone wanted their name on the latest glowing press release about the exciting new Redland Green School development? Here’s a bit of one from just one year ago with … Continue reading →

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The real thing?

Posted on September 3, 2007 by The Bristol Blogger

It’s rumoured that Ordinary Dave’s hand-picked crew of Eton schoolmates over at Tory Party Central Office are planning a huge advertising campaign “to neutralise Labour claims that Mr Cameron has no substance and does not believe in anything.” Good idea … Continue reading →

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