Quoted from John Ruskin

Yes, it's another tier of government, but its 23 Councillors are local, democratically elected, fully aware of what's happening in the area, and their time and experience doesn't cost you and me a penny.

Local? Nearly all of you have migrated here.
Democratically elected? By 30% of the electorate!
Fully aware of what's happening? Like the pavilion you mean.
Time and experience? Ah yes, 5 years to put together a bungled lottery bid for Vicky Park. Getting over-ruled by WBC planners all the time? Writing rude letters to people grieving their child's death, or my personal favourite...the Symphony of the Trees - Newbury's most short-lived art exhibition.

It only takes 500 signatures for a referendum on de-parishing Newbury.

Quoted from Meddler

Local? Nearly all of you have migrated here.
Democratically elected? By 30% of the electorate!
Fully aware of what's happening? Like the pavilion you mean.
Time and experience? Ah yes, 5 years to put together a bungled lottery bid for Vicky Park. Getting over-ruled by WBC planners all the time? Writing rude letters to people grieving their child's death, or my personal favourite...the Symphony of the Trees - Newbury's most short-lived art exhibition.

It only takes 500 signatures for a referendum on de-parishing Newbury.

You can have my signature Meddler.

Oh hang about - according to User I am you - or is it you are me???

Quoted from Nobby

You can have my signature Meddler.

Oh hang about - according to User I am you - or is it you are me???

I'm not sure. Phil User.....which one do you prefer? Maybe Nobbler?