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Unitary vote
2:25pm Friday 5th February 2010
Sir, – Trish Johnston of the Durham Labour Party (Durham Times, January 29) is rewriting history when she claims that the official referendum in 2004 “showed a significant majority in favour of a unitary council”.
Lost votes
2:26pm Friday 5th February 2010
Sir, – I don’t think the government realises how much the horse in Durham market is liked by locals in its present location, and a “We’re in charge, we know what’s best for you”
Different view
2:26pm Friday 5th February 2010
Sir, – In response to the views of Coun Southwell’s quotes regarding Statue-gate, I am confused by the strength of his statements: “Where is democracy, it is the death of democracy for Durham. We have had thousands of people who have signed petitions.”
Crazy idea
2:28pm Friday 5th February 2010
Sir, – It seems like the Lord Londonderry statue is the latest in the line of dead horses the public have been flogging when trying to get the inept planning committee and other councillors to listen to the opinions of the people.
Backing Carol
2:28pm Friday 5th February 2010
Sir, – As your readers are aware the Durham Taxpayers Alliance is a registered political party. However, it does not put canditates up for election in general elections. although it could do so. It concentrates on local issues for the people of Durham. I have been following the major political parties carefully, and come to the following conclusion.
For firefighters
2:29pm Friday 5th February 2010
Sir, – My name is Ian Ferguson and I am a recently retired firefighter from the Durham County Brigade. I served almost 35 years and retired as a watch manager in 2008.
Gaza protest
2:32pm Friday 5th February 2010
Sir, – I write on behalf of the Durham County Branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
School days
2:33pm Friday 5th February 2010
Sir, – I used to live in Sacriston and I attended school at nearby Edmondsley from 1952 until 1962 I would like to know if anyone has any information or pictures of the old school or if anyone knows where I might look.
Parking issue
2:12pm Friday 29th January 2010
Sir, – I wish to express my sincere thanks to the many Brandon residents who braved the awful weather to attend a public meeting that Brandon and Meadowfield Residents’ Group and I arranged at Brandon Community Hall.
Dirty politics
2:12pm Friday 29th January 2010
Sir, – I read the letter of JD Whittaker (January 15) with interest. I would agree that we need “clean” policies and politics but he is wearing blinkers.
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