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Post by East Anglian Lefty on Feb 5, 2017 1:04:39 GMT
The flat blocks on the Brentford Dock Estate, built by the GLC in the 1970s for market and affordable housing are also named after Roman emperors but not clear why! Augustus Close in Syon ward, LB of Hounslow for those interested. More often that not, such estates are built on or by Roman sites and the names are intended to commemorate this. Brentford Dock seems like a pretty good bet for that, to judge from a map.
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Post by finsobruce on Feb 5, 2017 15:56:17 GMT
The flat blocks on the Brentford Dock Estate, built by the GLC in the 1970s for market and affordable housing are also named after Roman emperors but not clear why! Augustus Close in Syon ward, LB of Hounslow for those interested. More often that not, such estates are built on or by Roman sites and the names are intended to commemorate this. Brentford Dock seems like a pretty good bet for that, to judge from a map. Indeed, the famous stakes are cited as proof that this was where Caesar crossed the Thames.
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Post by andrew111 on Feb 5, 2017 19:00:19 GMT
There is an estate in Stoke Central where the streets are all named after Greek gods and goddesses... I am not sure what historical conclusion we should draw from that! Search for Athena Road if you want to see!
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Post by listener on Feb 5, 2017 22:23:32 GMT
Must be somewhat embarrassing giving your address as Eros Crescent !!
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Post by middleenglander on Feb 6, 2017 0:29:47 GMT
Must be somewhat embarrassing giving your address as Eros Crescent !! There is a street in Barnt Green, North Worcestershire called Twatling Road.
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Post by peterl on Feb 6, 2017 14:32:34 GMT
Christchurch Mudeford and Friars Cliff candidates are
Fiona Janeen Cownie Green Party Shelia Gray Independent Paul Alan Hilliard Conservative Julian Edward Spurr Labour Lawrence Wilson UKIP
Lawrence is a colleague on Ferndown Town Council and is standing here based on a work qualification. The other candidates I don't know.
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Feb 6, 2017 14:42:58 GMT
Paul Hilliard is a former Conservative councillor for Grange ward who lost his seat to UKIP in 2015.
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Post by marksenior on Feb 8, 2017 11:44:21 GMT
Notice of Vacancy issued for New Bilton ward of Rugby BC missing councillor is Steve Birkett , Labour .
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Post by ColinJ on Feb 8, 2017 20:06:58 GMT
I've been told about another council byelection, likely polling day 30 March, but am sworn to secrecy about where it is. You teased us a couple of weeks ago, David. Have details about this vacancy been reported in the 'normal' way yet?
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Feb 8, 2017 20:57:07 GMT
I've been told about another council byelection, likely polling day 30 March, but am sworn to secrecy about where it is. You teased us a couple of weeks ago, David. Have details about this vacancy been reported in the 'normal' way yet? Just checked and said councillor still appears on the council website as a current member.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 22:08:03 GMT
You teased us a couple of weeks ago, David. Have details about this vacancy been reported in the 'normal' way yet? Just checked and said councillor still appears on the council website as a current member. Would that website be Westminster and would that councillor be you, David?
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Feb 8, 2017 22:08:39 GMT
Just checked and said councillor still appears on the council website as a current member. Would that website be Westminster and would that councillor be you, David? No. Not within 100 miles.
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Post by mrhell on Feb 9, 2017 0:48:20 GMT
There appears to be a byelection in South Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne on March 16th due to a Labour resignation (Sophie White). I have no further details.
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Post by jonlawson on Feb 9, 2017 2:03:35 GMT
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Post by Foggy on Feb 9, 2017 3:33:52 GMT
Portadown Sinn Féin councillor Gemma McGibbon (nee McKenna) is standing down from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. When that seat is filled in the usual manner, news of the co-option will belong in this (sadly dormant) thread. I suspect there will be a few more such vacancies following the Assembly election next month.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2017 16:44:44 GMT
Jim Rae (Con, Roffey division, West Sussex) has resigned. Six month rule applies.
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Post by listener on Feb 9, 2017 19:04:19 GMT
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Post by peterl on Feb 9, 2017 19:13:06 GMT
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Post by listener on Feb 9, 2017 21:49:06 GMT
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Post by marksenior on Feb 10, 2017 10:06:38 GMT
Denise Roberts , Labour councillor for Claughton ward on Wirral MBC has sadly died
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