Former journalist Phil Dilks is chairman of Deeping St James Parish Council in south Lincs. Served 8 years (2001-09) on Lincolnshire County Council (Labour lead on Education and Children's Services). Former member Lincolnshire Police Authority (2002-09). Member of Royal Anglian Association (former TA CSM), Co-operative Party, and GMB trade union. Promoted by Phil Dilks, DSJ, PE6 8HD. A personal view and not that of any organisation of which I am a member or associated.
A couple of years ago Tory Lincolnshire County Council was in the running for "The Baddest Council in Britain" after a shameful catalogue of events which ended with former Leader Jim Speechley being sent to prison for abuse of power.
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The Mirror were spot on with this one - although they failed to mention the Lib Dem Mayor of Southwark - Cllr Bob Skelly, when asked in a public meeting what what he was doing to address the performance of Caribbean schoolboys. He replied: "Every evening I go out in a big van and kidnap some Caribbean boys. I berate them about their lack of commitment to education and give them a booster lesson in English." The Tories and Libs voted for Skelly, Labour continues to oppose his appointment, which anywhere, but particularly in a borough as diverse as Southwark, is an absolute disgrace!
Southwark's executive is frankly an embarrassment - wish that it was not so, but sadly I think we have knocked Lincolnshire off the top spot!
Cllr Chris Page - LB Southwark
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