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Blackpool Gazette

September 18, 2006

HEADLINE: Blitz on rogue traders

BLACKPOOL is leading the way when it comes to cracking down on rogue traders.

Since April this year a total of 168 enforcement and improvement notices have been handed out as the borough council takes a tough stance against people who do not comply with the law.

Hotels, taxis, and off-licenses have all been targeted as part of a clean-up campaign.

And traders were today warned if they ignore the notices, which target offences under trading standards legislation, health and safety and breaches of licensing conditions, they will face prosecution.

Blackpool's chief Trading Standards officer Tim Coglan said the resort was the only local authority in the country which had a team of multi-skilled enforcement officers able to check up on all aspects of trading laws. He said: "The number of enforcement notices reflects the way that we are targeting our resources more efficiently and we would expect the number of notices we issue to come down as more premises comply with the law.

Rogue taxis were also being targeted with almost 60 per cent of vehicles tested being taken off the road.

Two taxi licences had been revoked for alleged sex offences.

Licensing chairman Coun Norman Hardy said: "Blackpool is leading the way on enforcement.

"It is obvious to see that the strong actions of our officers are working in the town and I think improvements are being made."

shelagh.parkinson@blackpoolgazette.co.uk
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Now how could i resist this.mice in hotels,plastic sheets.scruffy cabs,surly ignorant staff,carpets of vomit on streets,disgusting food.rampant food poisining.what a dump,and the council congratulate themselves.
ORGANISE EDUCATE AGITATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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sounds like London

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

OK Captain London 40 times the size of aforementioned CESS PIT what part would you be reffering to GBC.s house.I tell you what BRIGHTON BOURNEMOUTH far superior in every respect.If i were a cabbie up there i would definitely be taking that Council apart.
AGITATE

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Is there really any need for these kind of slanderous remarks Mr GMB, how do you expect decent citizens to respect your views when you come out with stuff like this. Just playing devils advocate here fella

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Loads a love from BERTIE !!

Kermit you have selected the perfect alias.I am sure the aforementioned gentleman is perfectly capable of composing his own riposte!!!!!!!!! after all one of the worlds finest and a GOONER?By the way do you have an opinion on sec 75 now think carefully you might get there,but then again
Agitate agitate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Although I haven't been there for years i have relatives living up there it isn't a bad town it's just the way it gets treated by it's visitors who are generally a very downmarket clientele who descend on it abuse it and dissapear leaving the locals to clean up after it

Yes im sure Mr GBC does have an answer for you and i look forward seeing it, however i feel that it will be somewhat less of a personal insult than yours, i shall leave it at that and view with anticipation.

About the section 75 question yes indeed i have a view and personally i think the sooner its scrapped the better for all of us, however i also think that the government need to pull their finger out in order to bring in a better system which is not biased and suits all licenced trades. Regardless of this there are some unscrupulous operators out there that will find a loop hole and exploit it regardless of what system is bought in, thats life i guess

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Loads a love from BERTIE !!

which makes it about 40 times smellier

who told you GBC came from London? Althought he'll answer for himself, I believe the guy works in London and lives elsewhere.

Ahh, now aint that Brighton the gay capital of the UK? and you like it.

And Bournemouth...isnt that the place old people go to die? a bit like the film cocoon?

Do you like gay old people

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Remeber GBC stated im a paedophile, im waiting for a repeat,didnt notice ANYONE queing up on that issue.
Brighton capital of britains gay community,so what!!!!!!!!!!!
Bournemouth great town no idea of age prophile clean cultured town with great facilites,splendid Hotels Restaurants ,and climate.
Blackpools clientele lack a certain refinement,time to change marketing targets.the loss of conferences must be a financial disaster,surely time to evaluate loss of business.
EDUCATE EDUCATE

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Thats because no one likes you.



(if you read the post again, slooowly, you'll find no such allegation was ever made, but why let the truth spoil another GMB fib? )

At least mines not on the 17th floor like your's is.

I agree, London's a toilet.

But it pays well.




. . . and here's me thinking you were homophobic Terrence, the lads on the heath might not try to re-create a scene from Deliverance if they meet you.

. . . and thats why I avoid South London.

Need i say anymore Mr GMB

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Loads a love from BERTIE !!