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Author:  Sussex [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:22 am ]
Post subject:  What would you call
A councillor that drives a taxi, but also voted on taxi fares and fees?

Perhaps Mr Andy P of 202020 could advise us?
Author:  tcabbie [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:56 pm ]
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Conflict of interest surley
Author:  steveo [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What would you call
Sussex wrote:
A councillor that drives a taxi, but also voted on taxi fares and fees?

Perhaps Mr Andy P of 202020 could advise us?


surely he is not permitted to vote on taxi related issues?
Author:  Alex [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What would you call
steveo wrote:
surely he is not permitted to vote on taxi related issues?

I was of that opinion to Steveo, but I'm very grateful for this e-mail info@taxi-driver.co.uk got the other day, which perhaps puts a little light on the state of the Brighton and Hove trade.

For the record the gent who sent it in, requested that his ID be kept anon, but the facts are there for all to see. :sad:

Alex


In June 2003 Councillor Ted Kemble asked the Standards Committee to allow him to speak on transport matters.
http://peace.brighton-hove.gov.uk/Intra ... sation.doc

The minutes of that meeting show that as he is a working taxi driver, he would have had a personal interest, and the request was refused.
http://peace.brighton-hove.gov.uk/Intra ... 20Mins.doc

A letter from an Argus reader, received a reply from Councillor Kemble saying that he wouldn't have anything to do with taxi fares, and the like.

Letter from Argus reader,
http://www.theargus.co.uk/the_argus/arc ... S30ZM.html
Reply from Councillor Kemble,
http://www.theargus.co.uk/the_argus/arc ... S50ZM.html

It would seem that Councillor Kemble didn't keep to his word, and has breached the 'code of conduct'.

According to the minutes of the Licensing Committee held on the 24/08/2004, Councillor Kemble (standing in for Councillor Theobald) took part in a meeting concerning the review of taxi vehicle license cost's, and a review of the taxi fare formula.
http://peace.brighton-hove.gov.uk/Intra ... rt%201.doc

According to those minutes at no time did he declare an interest, or leave the room whilst discussions took place.

Those minutes were confirmed on the 07/10/2004.
http://peace.brighton-hove.gov.uk/Intra ... rt%201.doc
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 6:03 pm ]
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As I said in another post, he votes on fares and fees. :shock:

Perhaps he should get the PH trade to vote on taxi fees. :sad:
Author:  Ollie [ Sat Apr 30, 2005 9:56 pm ]
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Why didn't the other councillors or officials ask him to leave the meeting?

I think they have got questions to answer as well. :shock:

Ollie
Author:  Sussex [ Tue May 03, 2005 9:08 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
As I said in another post, he votes on fares and fees. :shock:

Mr AndyP on the :^o :^o forum has been very :-$ on this since the truth has been put out.

Strange that. :roll:
Author:  Guest [ Tue May 03, 2005 9:53 pm ]
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Someone told me that the gent inquestion has been voted onto Hove streamlines committee.
I wonder if he declared an interest? :roll:
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