13 March - Davey. Dodgy or Dozey?
I am occasionally shown correspondence between an elector and his councillor
with a request to make use of it on Bonkers. My reply is always along the lines
of “only if you are sure you will never again need to correspond with your
councillor”. You can be sure that the elector would be blacklisted and in the
police state of Bexley there is always the risk, if the words used were not
construed as friendly, of landing up in a cell where very possibly blogger Olly
Cromwell is at this very moment.
However today I shall make an exception; it’s
always a pleasure to feature the ‘founder’ of this website, for it was councillor John Davey who
described Bexley council policy as ‘Bonkers’ while supporting that very policy
as vice-chairman of the relevant scrutiny committee.
And secondly he is refusing to respond to his elector already, much the same
treatment as I received at his hands when reporting (and photographing) cars
being illegally ticketed in Abbey Road three years ago. So my
warning of probable blacklisting is not very relevant.
The subject under discussion is the certification or otherwise of Bexley’s
mobile CCTV systems.
Dear Councillor Davey,
Have you seen the
certification, that the use of these cameras is indeed legal?
Dear Mr. B,
We have had this checked and we have been told that everything is
legal.
Dear Councillor Davey,
So can you provide the evidence that states it is legal? Why has Bexley Council
lost two cases which I am aware of?
Dear Mr. B,
I am quite happy to accept the assurance that I have been given, but I am not
prepared to supply this information to anybody else.
Dear Councillor Davey,
I am still awaiting for you to provide the evidence. As my elected councillor I
would expect that you would ensure that these camera cars are indeed legal. By
seeing the documents.
Mr. B.
I am happy they are legal.
Councillor Davey,
You have failed to state how they are legal. Why have Bexley lost two appeals?
Because it has no documents to show, when asked? As my elected councillor, you
should be acting for me. Provide the evidence, not what you’re told.
Mr. B,
I am acting for you and all residents of Lesnes Abbey Ward and of Bexley in a
way that I see fit. I have a duty to ensure people’s safety and I am happy
Bexley Council are doing this in a legal way. If you have any genuine evidence
otherwise, as opposed to opinion, then send it to me and I will investigate
further.
Dear Councillor Davey,
You requested that I provide evidence. Well that is what I have been requesting
from you. As an elected councillor, is it not your role to ensure that the
people that elected you are treated in a manner of fairness, along with
ensuring that Bexley Council are complying with the law? So will you provide
evidence that the camera cars that Bexley Council are using are legal and
lawful?
Dear Mr. B,
I have stated my position on this a number of times. There is no further point
in repeating it.
Dear Mr. Davey,
As my elected councillor you are required to act on my behalf, along with
ensuring that Bexley Council are abiding by the law. I await your answers.
Dear Mr. B,
Thank you for your email. I believe the certificate is on the Council
website. I have not checked this myself, but I believe this is the case. I am
certain you can find the time to check this yourself. (†)
Dear Mr. Davey,
Having had many dealings with you, what have you done? I showed you how Bexley
council were not complying with law! Remember the photos, no action taken! I
would suggest you start asking Bexley council questions, not just going with
flow! Do your job as a councillor.
Dear Mr. B,
Due to your aggressive attitude, I shall no longer reply to any emails from you.
† The council promised to put its documentation on line last October. They are currently saying it should appear sometime this month.