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Daily Archives: 18 Jul 2014
“Clean, green and seen” or “pale, male and stale”: you decide
Just before the debate on the curtailment of public speaking next week and EDDC’s secrecy over its planned move to Skypark, it is timely to remind readers (again) of EDDC Leader Paul Diviani’s pledge when he took office in May 2011:
Turning to his own vision for the future and his style of leadership, Councillor Diviani said: “Some call it safe, clean and green – to which I would add seen.
“Safe comes through good design at the planning stage, through working with the police, fire and rescue and all the other services that deal with our society’s well-being, with particular emphasis on the vulnerable of whatever age.
“Clean is the public realm – paths and pavements on which we travel, the quality of our parks and pleasure grounds, efficient and convenient services, such as waste recycling and collection.
“Green will come as no surprise! Two-thirds of our district is nationally designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes East Devon such a fabulous place to live, work and play.
“Seen is about perception and reality and is all about effective communication. All too often we read that EDDC doesn’t listen, doesn’t care, sits in an ivory tower – the list goes on. The cynical view of the last government – decide, consult, do it all anyway – is not my approach.”
http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/yarty_councillor_is_new_leader_at_east_devon_1_904941
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