Unbelievable

[WesD]

30 minutes ago, Gary Prentice said:

The whole debacle is largely due to SCC not doing this, cutting tree budgets over the last twenty years and now trying to 'catch up' under the PFI and doing loads of work in a short time span. I'm sure it was in one of the AA journals or newsletters, but a fellow called Bill Anderson wrote a very good article to explain this. I'm not sure if he is an ex TO from Sheffield (he's a consultant/contractor now and not personally involved)

 

There are two sides to every story, but the media have been largely biased to STAGS viewpoint - makes a good story! 

Thanks Gary I’ll see if I can find it online to have a peruse. 

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

As fine an example of why inept, unaccountable, inexperienced public sector should not be allowed to play in the real world as might be imagined....

A history of under resourcing and mismanagement of public assets, a ‘bright spark’ proposes passing it off to industry, industry focuses on balance sheet not custodianship of public asset / amenity, Council ties itself into a contract it cannot adjust or amend (without significant financial penalty),prime contractor makes a pot of cash (but incurs some reputational damage (not really bothered)), Council blame contractor, public get shafted.

Bottom line - this Council has failed in its duty to protect public asset and represent the ‘people.’

[Khriss]

Enuff pics of Lime butts in Sheffield , felled on pavement - butt is sound as a bell . Crown obvs went thru chipper , but it does make u wonder..... K

[wood cutter]

People have jobs to do so should be left to get on and do it.

[geoffrey]

36 minutes ago, wood cutter said:

People have jobs to do so should be left to get on and do it.

ermm up to a point.

 

I think its a shame that the workers doing their jobs are having to take the brunt of the anger from the public