TV Company shows Interest in Out of Town Hacks.

A major TV network have Today asked for information and Photo's of our 'Flags of  Convenience' problem here in Manchester.

Information has been requested and sent. They are particularly interested Manchester's abdication of responsibility for Public Protection.

I will update further when and if Possible.

It will be soon, and it will, judging by  their  particular request, be dynamite.
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Licensing Meeting Today Thurs 14/11

A Liason meeting took place today. My understanding is the Licensing Unit want a cohesive trade group to get together and represent the trade. This will make things easier for the Licensing unit to address problems and put on a united front to the Committee.

I say get lost. How can we have a trade group which makes things easy for the Licensing unit. Many trade reps did not turn up today. There seems little point with the current Licensing staff. An agreement was made a couple of years ago not to attend any more meetings after the Licensing Manager was disrespectful to one of the trades longest serving representatives. I see no reason to retreat from that agreement.

Should we need  representation  at Committee we will get that through the elected  representatives, thats what we pay for.

We have members in all 30 odd electoral wards. Our members plus  their  extended families are enough to sway any local election.

We need to use every 'tool in the box.'
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