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Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- George Jones (2nd Feb 2011 - 14:17:10)

The following points were raised by the public at last months full council meeting on the 31/01/11

[content removed at the request of Barlow Robbins LLP Solicitors acting for Nigel Newman - 11th February 2011 - see later letter from them]

What a guy? What a Chairman?

This is Your council, so please go to the next council meeting at the end of Feb and voice your views!

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- helen (3rd Feb 2011 - 10:23:46)

What a farce! I too was at the meeting and noticed some very unsavoury characters arrive, Mr Burns stood up and talked about his poor experiences with the Parish Clerk. Mr Newman was unwilling to listen and was not receptive, [content removed at the request of Barlow Robbins LLP Solicitors acting for Nigel Newman - 11th February 2011 - see later letter from them]. The Chairman of the Parish Council should be above reproach, and not have anything in his behaviour which could be held against him. I hope that in May the councillors who do nothing, and sit in only to vote on staff matters at the end of the month will resign and let people come forward who will do some work for liphook.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Jock Trodden (3rd Feb 2011 - 14:24:27)

My name is Jock Trodden.

[content removed at the request of Barlow Robbins LLP Solicitors acting for Nigel Newman - 11th February 2011 - see later letter from them]

Watch this space !

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Sue Cole (3rd Feb 2011 - 15:39:54)

Oh, I thought the "heaviers" a saw at the Council meeting a couple of months ago were there to look after Councillor Anna James and were cousin. This is the time when Mrs Groves did her drama queen theatricals.

Maybe the "heaviers" can introduce themselves next time and give a 1 minute message about their goals and mission statement?

What do think Councillor Anna James and Nigel Newman?



Plus I now understand the fact that a number of the public are now being threatened by being sent legal letters, just because they have been questioning whats happening in the Parish.

Now I am thinking..

It is concerning that both Councillor Nigel Newman and Councillor Anna have NOT VOTED AGAINST the building of the 600 seated Gosel Hall on a green field site in the Bohunt Estate, but VOTED YES for giving Anna James cousin £8500, as recorded in the local papers, quoting the formal statement from the Parish Council Office.

Why is this? The pieces are all coming together now.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- terry burns (6th Feb 2011 - 19:39:25)

Helen,whilst I welcome your concern for my health and wellbeing you have no need to worry .The' heavies'you mention are all Parish families that I have known for over 70 years. In fact during the course of the evening I was enquiring on Jamies health after a vehicle accident and discussing a christmas event with Allan. Meanwhile Barry had my arm up my back so that I couldnt attack whoever you alledge they where protecting !! only joking. Please madam we must get all our facts right before we make statements that are untrue and I am sure life would be a lot happier and more friendly. Incidently having served in the Army for 40 years and had the honour and privilege of working with 42 Commando Royal Marines during the Malaya conflict I have been well trained to defend myself against any Bullying, Intimidation, Harrasment Humilliating Behavour,should it so happen. So rest assured I won't be putting in a claim to the Parish for this figment of your imagination at this time. However, if Ihad received monies,it wouldn't be for personal gain. Iwould have given it to Local voluntary organizations,The Royal British Legion or HelpThe Heroes and call the matter closed. Helen, just remember everybody within this Parish are allowed to attend meetings and indeed are welcome to seek advice, ask questions or even debate.However very few of these points are being achieved or answered at this time.There are some Councillors working for us and doing a good and thankless job,it's just a shame we are not made aware of these achievments. Maybe when the Parish Council take the advice of Mr Steven Lugg Chief Executive HALC ,to comunicate better,all of these problems will be resolved,Ido hope so. Now Helen,do the honourable thing and appologise to all concerned. Many thanks. Terry Burns.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Dawn Hoskins (8th Feb 2011 - 20:45:42)

Dear Terry
Thank you for coming forward to clear these people of their alleged actions. That is very decent of you.

I have noticed, that recently, the people described have been attending meetings. However, apart from an outburst from someone at that end of the room maligning the man who was accusing Mr Newman of environmental pollution and attempted murder [trying to assert that he was drunk] I have never noticed any fuss.

Maybe Mr Newman's car has broken down and he needs a lift into meetings !! LOL Or maybe he just needs a bit of emotional support?

Either way, the more the merrier. The more public that start to attend meetings, the more informed people will be and the more able to make their own informed judgements about the decisions taken in our name.

[content removed at the request of Barlow Robbins LLP Solicitors acting for Nigel Newman - 11th February 2011 - see later letter from them]

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Jon (9th Feb 2011 - 18:03:30)

I just cannot believe that the other councillors voted Nigel Newman in as their Chairman!

It just shows very poor judgement by the other 11 or so Councillors. What other bad decisions have our councillors made?

Also, how on earth did we the locals manage to vote for Nigel Newman in as a councillor in the first place?


The whole situation is shocking and disgraceful. You could actually create a TV soap opera about the characters at our Parish council.

Now , there is an idea!

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Esther Millard (11th Feb 2011 - 13:33:18)

I am a solicitor at the firm of Barlow Robbins LLP, and I have been engaged by Mr Nigel Newman. I am writing on his behalf to politely request that you remove from your website the talkback thread entitled, \"Nigel Newman - Is he fit to be Chairman of the Parish?\". Some of the postings contained in that thread contain serious allegations against Mr Newman, all which are totally false. If necessary, Mr Newman can produce evidence to disprove every one of those alleagtions.

Mr Newman is fully supportive of the important role that websites such as yours play in promoting discussion on topics of public interest. He also recognises that such discussion and debate may include criticisms of figures who hold positions of responsibility such as Chairman of the Parish Council. This is quite right and proper in a democratic society. However, when a forum such as your website is misused for the purpose of making false and defamatory statements, this becomes unacceptable.

We therefore ask that you remove the talkback thread in question (in its entirety, as so much of it is false and defamatory it would be a nonsense to try and remove only the offending sections) by close of business on Wednesday 16 February 2011. Please also confirm that you will use your best endeavours to identify and remove any other defamatory material relating to Mr Newman which may be posted in the future. Should you fail to remove the defamatory material from your website, a fully particularised letter of claim will follow. We sincerely hope that this will not be necessary and that you will agree, voluntarily and swiftly, to remove the thread in question.

If you wish to publish this email on your website, by way of explanation as to why the thread has been removed, you are welcome to do so.

Yours faithfully

Esther Millard
Solicitor
For and on behalf of Barlow Robbins LLP


We have asked them to confirm the exact allegations that are untrue - they will then be removed from this thread

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Stephen D (11th Feb 2011 - 14:37:34)

Better get my views in quickly before the Council's thought police descend.

Clearly Cllr Newman feels strongly that he is innocent of the acts stated. Is the thread defamatory? I don't know but it might depend on whether its all in the public domain already or not. And people might have views about whether information and opinion that pertains to a public figure's conduct should or should not be public information.

But whatever he has or hasn't done previously, here's a pretty pathetic thing that he definately HAS done - send the 'heavy mob' in letter form! Is he threatening the website or contributors? Whichever, he surely knows that neither will have the financial means of defence and his letter will lead to censorship.

Well done Editor for not immediately capitulating to quasi-blackmail. And to Cllr Newman, cowering behind his solicitors letter, well I'd better not say what his conduct suggests about him. Or I might get a letter!

Barlow Robbins confirm that the request is from Mr Newman personally not at the expense of the Parish Council

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- lily (11th Feb 2011 - 17:37:55)

so counsellor newman now has no right to defend himself and his reputation? Where is this so called proof against him? I would like to add that the 'heavies' mentioned, are residents, and have an entitlement to attend meetings as much as any other person in the village. I think to say they attended to intimidate certain people is ludicrous. This is Liphook and those people are not the Kray twins, they are decent hard working members of the community, who have every right to attend their local parish meeting, whether known to the police or not. If being known to the police for whatever reason takes away a persons right to take an interest in the community, then I am sure half of the country would be condemed. There is nothing wrong in showing interest. No one seems to have commited a crime other than those who have a personal vendetta against certain people.Grow up, shut up and let counsellor Newman get on with it, he has done nothing wrong other than make the offended party jealous i expect. That is usually the route of all of this kind of pathetic warbling dribble.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Jock Trodden (11th Feb 2011 - 17:44:24)

My name is John Trodden
It was I who asked Nigel Newman 3 legitimate questions at the last Liphook Parish meeting. As you can see above Mr Newman has manged to have the thread removed from this web site. If you would like to learn more, in private, my number is in the book. or type Jock Trodden into Google

Thank you

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Ben (11th Feb 2011 - 20:52:26)

Dear Jock,
Thankyou for our chat this evening, it was really interesting. At least now the truth may out.

Ben

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Dave (11th Feb 2011 - 21:37:55)

Surely the easiest way to resolve this matter is for all members of the council to resign and then seek re-election. If this route were to be followed there could be no complaints from either side

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Roger Chatterton Newman (11th Feb 2011 - 21:39:03)

I am appalled at the slanderous statements against my brother, who has been an exemplary chairman of your parish council. Between us, we have given some years of service to Bramshott & Liphook; myself, as many people will know, in organising the registration of commons and commoners rights in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and Nigel as a parish councillor and as chairman. Perhaps the village no longer deserves people with a devotion to duty? Or, one wonders, are certain people with petty minds and vendettas involved? Come on, Liphook, you are not Chicago: get a grip on reality for once ...

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- fleur (12th Feb 2011 - 01:00:18)

glass house. stones

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- lily (12th Feb 2011 - 11:47:55)

Mr Trodden, I know the details, I read this before the thread was removed. I know not of all the particulars, as no one really does. Ok we all know that perhaps things go on that shouldnt in politics (pay per view porn, 2 jags, making promises to fund education then not honoured) That, Sir, Im sorry to accept is the nature of it, and although it is not right, it happens and always will and no amount of moaning will change that. The reason I am peeved is that a man of good character who has served his community for a number of years, is having his name sullied about things that have apparently happened before he was even elected as counciller. Lets think logicly...If c newman had been charged with attempted murder he would either have been convicted or equited. It seems that neither happened. If he was charged and convicted I would not think he would be able to hold the position of counciller, never mind chairman. If, however he was equited then that proves he was innocent because I dont know if you are aware but in this country it is innocent until PROVEN guilty. If he had merely been charged and the charge dropped, then obviously this also makes him innocent as there is no case to be tried(usually due to insufficient/unreliable evidence) .Now that Ive made that point, I would like to raise the next issue. Hypocrocy. There is a person commenting on here who is also known to the police (like the so called heavies). This person was charged and convicted of an offence which the public would find most detestable.However, being convicted does not take away the right of the person in questions opinion, or concern for the parish, nor does it remove their right to attend meetings. What is awful is the nerve displayed to talk about other peoples reputations and character when clearly it is a case of pots and kettles, both of which being black.Next issue. There is a certain amount of discrimination going on concerning liphook answer to the Krays. I wonder if it is because they are known to the police, or is it because they are affluent and not in some peoples opinion the same? I dare not say what the real reason seems to be, because I put it in the same category as racism, which most people these days abhor.They do not dress differently, they do not speak differently, they are people, they are not aliens. They deserve as much respect and have as much right as the next person.Anyone who thinks otherwise I am saddened to say you are a discriminating bigot.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- ben (14th Feb 2011 - 22:42:50)

so plastic gangsters and thugs are a ethnic minority now? and if we are talking about dishonest practice in politics national or local, they should be named shamed and punished. evil prospers when good men stand by and do nothing! so thank heavens for mr trodden ,making a stand

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Emma Fleming (15th Feb 2011 - 09:32:50)

I Have personally Know n Mr Newman for about 7 years and have always found him to be polite, hard working and in no way violent.
Now i happen to know that the police have NOT visited Nigel in the last few weeks, so what has happened to this so called evidence that was going to be turned over to the authorities? and surely if it was as damning as made out then surely the police would of at least been round to talk to Nigel given the seriousness of the allegations.
Also doesn't Nigel have the right to ask for slanderous accusations against him to be removed from a public forum, how would any of you like to be accused of such things in such a pubic way, surely the best way forward would of been to inform the police and hand over your "evidence" before throwing such accusations into a public forum is it any wonder Nigel felt the need to go to a soliciter!
Nigel has always worked hard andput in many hours into his role as chairman of the council, if he is so terrible why do people vote for him!

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Ed (15th Feb 2011 - 11:46:18)

What was the turnout at the last local elections, and how many votes did each councillor get, and what was the number of eligable voters- anyone know?

Mr Newman was elected in May 2006

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Liz (15th Feb 2011 - 15:00:40)

Spot on Lilly and Emma.. you've hit the nail on the head!!
I find it extraordinary that people can make such serious allegations. One would think that Mr Newman would have done a CRB check when he joined the council and this would have exposed any convictions. Surely people should have to provide proff before being allowed to make such serious allegations.
What i would like to know is.... does Mr Trodden and his friends the Ruffles have any convictions?.. and if so what for?...
Also what is the connection between Mr Trodden, the Ruffles, Mr Newmans X wife and George Jones?!!....
Please enlighten us otherwise those of us who are honest may feel that there is more to this than meets the eye!!!!

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Katie (15th Feb 2011 - 20:34:19)

Liz, CRB checks are not done at Parish level. It is only when entering County Council and above that checks are done.
It is irrelevent whether any of the people you mention have criminal records or not; they are not leaders of a council, making decisions on some very important issues affecting the community. They seem to me, and many others, ordinary hard working tax payers fed up with councillors/politicans abusing their positions of power for their own ends.
From what I have read on here and my own interest in politics, the crux of this whole debate is whether someone is honest and fair and above reproach enough to represent the people they are chosen to serve, be that on Parish level or Government. Nothing more.
And lastly, I am sure it is a coincidence, but I heard a rumour that Mr Newman has a pet pig called Lily. Classic.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- jd and j ruffle (15th Feb 2011 - 22:21:38)

dear liz and the misguided! for your information ,myself and my wife have no convictions,and i invite anyone who feels the need to run any check they wish. nigel newman is of unsound character which will all come out. as you state you have known newman for seven years in my opinion you must have a poor judge of character! lie with dogs and catch fleas.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- liz (16th Feb 2011 - 08:10:57)

Dear jd and j ruffle. I frequently post on this site but the comment in this thread was from 'Liz' not 'liz' and I have not commented on this particular thread. Confusing I know but I have no idea who the other 'Liz' is.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Emma Fleming (16th Feb 2011 - 16:12:26)

Speaking as one of the "misguided" Mr Ruffle may i say firstly you know nothing about me so who are you to comment on my judge of Character, i believe this is a free country and we are allowed to speak with anyone we wish to!
Secondly with regard to getting fleas this sounds like something you have first hand knowledge of!
Also yes Mr Newman did have a pig named Lily, although he has not owned her for some time now, what this has to do with him being a member of the council, are members of the council not allowed to own animals?

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- mr jd ruffle (16th Feb 2011 - 20:49:39)

To the misguided emma flemming. If you read back on the threads i have not stated that newman had a pig called lily! i guess, what people are saying is, hes using his pigs name as a alias, and writing posts on the site himself. so if that is the case, its rather funny to think that such a popular person has so much support from liphook! you ,his brother, and not forgeting the pig. ha ha ha.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- helen (17th Feb 2011 - 00:35:46)

It is true that crb checks are not made on Parish Councillors but it is not true that they need not be of good character. It is preferable that a parish Councillor is someone who is likely to make decisions based on honesty and truthfulness, especialy so in the case of Chairman, as he/she is working closely with the Clerk to ensure information is imparted to other councillors in an honest fashion, and also honestly imparting information to journalists. Mr Newman would not have resigned from being chairman surely if he was behaving like this. Do we need a Chairman of questionable moral character?

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Liz (17th Feb 2011 - 09:44:59)

At least Mr Newman continues to act with dignity, given time im sure the truth will out. Well done to him for not rising to the bait.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- helen (17th Feb 2011 - 14:48:51)

Employing a solicitor to silence people is not the way to meet your accusers, and I realise that some of the people posting on here are close relatives/friends of Mtr Newman, I believe"Katy" is his live -in partner. I expect Gabrielle Pike of the herald has been very quiet on this although I have not bought a paper this week yet.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Commoner (17th Feb 2011 - 15:19:51)

As mentioned once before to make an election of councillors as YOU want, it means that at least 15 people must stand to force a proper vote. so come on, if you want to change the Council then make a stand!
Courses are available to ensure that you know how to do the job.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Katie Hunt (17th Feb 2011 - 15:38:43)

Helen--- its actually "Katie" and as for a live-in partener i am indeed his fianc'e.With the amount he has been accused of it will take time to prove his innocence, but dont worry you will get it soon.If people got their facts right in the first place they wouldn,t need silencing. The Herald makes good reading this week .....Enjoy!!!

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Dawn Hoskins (17th Feb 2011 - 19:07:09)

The Herald makes good reading this week .....Enjoy!!!

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I do not know what Mr Newman has done and what he hasn't done. Obviously this is all going to come out in the wash as it seems the authorities are involved.

I have got to say however, that the people of the village trust the reporting in the Herald less and less. It seems that certain reporters are able to get away with publishing anything!

The Beano is probably becoming quite a good comparison as regards to investigative reporting.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- matt (17th Feb 2011 - 22:40:02)

As a liphook resident and having known Mr Newman for the past 15 years and read the accusations that where made against him before they wher removed. I can honestly say this isnt the Mr Newman i have known. whats more i cannot believe these accusations can be published without any proof what so ever. i hope the people behind these malicious accusations dont get away with it. nigel you have mine and my familys full support.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- lily (18th Feb 2011 - 13:27:09)

to the person who mentioned Mr Newmans pig was named Lily, so what? I am not Mr Newmans alias, nor am I a pig. It is childish and actually quite offensive that you should make such a cruel comparison about someone you dont know, or indeed anyone at all. Why dont you stick to the issue instead of trying to belittle people with personal comments? If you cant do that I suggest you dont take part in an adult discussion.

I would also just like to point out that getting a solicitor was absolutely the right thing to do. To all of you whingers saying he is hiding behind a solicitor etc, would you please like to use your brain? Do you think It would have been appropriate for Mr Newman to get on here and start having a slanging match with his accusers? No, he has acted entirely professionally by having a solicitor. Dont you think?

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Liz (18th Feb 2011 - 15:05:29)

Well done Lily i couldnt have put it better.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- lily (18th Feb 2011 - 15:40:38)

Thank you Liz. oink oink!

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- matt (18th Feb 2011 - 17:08:40)

As a liphook resident and having known Mr Newman for the past 15 years and read the accusations that where made against him before they wher removed. I can honestly say this isnt the Mr Newman i have known. whats more i cannot believe these accusations can be published without any proof what so ever. i hope the people behind these malicious accusations dont get away with it. nigel you have mine and my familys full support.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Michael (18th Feb 2011 - 17:14:03)

Have known Mr Newman since he started serving the community as our local unigate milkman (approx 40 years ago). Never once in all this time have i heard of any wrong doing by him, except when the birds pecked our bottle tops.

Please question Mr Troddens motives!

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Paul Robinson (18th Feb 2011 - 17:14:47)

Might I suggest that since this matter is now the subject of a legal defence, little can be served by further postings either for or against the two parties concerned.

Now would be a good time to draw a line under this and let both of them sort the matter out without others, who are not involved, muddying the waters with uninformed postings

Paul Robinson

Good idea Paul - I will no longer accept posts on this thread or any new thread which attempts to cover the same ground

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Dbell (2nd May 2011 - 11:33:00)

Given the forthcomming elections, and that there is now evidence relevent to this thread i think this topic should be re-opened for discussion.

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Katie (2nd May 2011 - 13:36:05)

Its all just so boring now.. Same old things, same old people, haven't you got anything better to do with your time.. Nobody is interested its old news..

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Jock Trodden (4th May 2011 - 18:59:07)

I note Katie, 59 year old Nigel Newman’s pregnant 27 year old fiancée thinks “Its all just so boring now.. Same old things, same old people, haven't you got anything better to do with your time.. Nobody is interested its old news”..

Educated people are interested in “old news” that’s what most information is all about. It is from historical events that went wrong we learn NOT TO MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE again. The fact is B&LPC is, in its present form, dysfunctional and most people agree on that. The public have a right to know the reasons why, whether it’s boring to poor Katie or not. Cllr Nigel Newman, whilst sitting as chairman of the B&LPC meeting was asked 3 simple questions and I have now proven, beyond all possible doubt, that he lied on the first. The evidence was sent to me by his own solicitor who has been instructed to initiate a claim against me for defamation of character. It was in my view an “own goal”. I can assure all readers I am not concerned by these tactics.

I personally have nothing to gain or lose in Liphook. As a member of the Justice and Anti-Corruption Party it makes my blood boil when I see the bullying and intimidation, not to mention legal letters sent to your own councillors at, I am led to believe, the behest of the clerk.
The Clerk, I understand is chummed up with his cousin, Cllr Anna James, his mate Cllr John Tough, Cllr Greg Amey and Cllr Jeremy Austin-Olsen who the main scallywags get out to vote on contentious matters.
Katie, good luck on your forthcoming marriage to Nigel and I wish you well. If you don’t understand any of the above – ask Andy/Nigel.

To those of you who wonder why the Managing Director of a busy engineering firm can find the time to take these hooligans on ~ it’s important to ME as a member of The Justice and Anti Corruption Party to see to it that the public are informed at Local, District and National level of the wrongdoings of the people who represent them. A Councillor or politician ought to be above reproach.

Jock Trodden
Managing Director
JTS Civil Engineers Ltd..

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Ali Patel (4th May 2011 - 22:12:35)

Question for J Trodden,

What is your fascination with Liphook???

Are you on your own Parish Council???? Have YOU been elected and are you likely to ever be elected?????

I know nothing of this Nigel Newman or what he has or hasnt done but if he has done good for Liphook then his private life is just that, PRIVATE.

If you are generally concerned for Liphook then you could always move here, and you could always put yourself forward to be on the council... just a thought.

It appears that YOU are bringing personal issues to this website, why is this being allowed to be posted on this website, what does it say for people wanting to move to the area???? it says to me, dont move there , where there is a SMALL collective group of people who are just going over & over the same boring tittle tattle.

I await in anticipation of your reply

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Jock Trodden (5th May 2011 - 10:39:41)

Dear Ali.
I own 3 houses on the Headley Road and pay Council Tax on all 3. That is my interest in B&LPC.
As an active member of The Anti Corruption Party I see it as my duty to flag up wrong doings of all public servants. If there are wrongdoings in their private life there are likely to be wrong doings in their public life also.
From the evidence I have personally witnessed Nigel Newman is not fit to hold any public office. His cronies in the form of Cllr James, Cllr Tough and Cllr Amey along with the clerk are in the same category as far as I am concerned.
All Council officers ought to be above reproach in private or public.
Jock Trodden
Managing Director
JTS Civil Engineers Ltd
A Justice and Anti Corruption Party Activist

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- Ali Patel (5th May 2011 - 15:46:47)

Dear Mr Trodden

I thought council tax issues would be dealt with at EHDC and I just always assumed Parish councils got a minor grant and the rest was done for fundraising.

Would you like to put your name forward to join Liphook or your own Parish Council so your OWN voice can be heard and you can stand up for what YOU believe to be right??

Its an option that is available to you.

I do not think that this is the place for your own personal issues against that man to be aired out, if you dont like him, then simple, dont send him a christmas card, if you have any real proof that he is no good for Liphook then put your name to it.

I own properties in Liphook and obviously want the best for Liphook, but as you can see it is always the same people on here... most of Liphook clearly cant see there is a problem...

Re: Nigel Newman- Is he fit to be the Chairman of the Parish?
- jon (9th May 2011 - 17:51:10)

obviously not !!!!!!!!!

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