http://www.ianfitter.com/blog Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:33:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Haydon Bridge is the last remaining village on the A69 to be bypassed and while construction is still underway with a completion date of Spring 2009, Google maps appears to have jumped the gun and seems to think it has been completed: View Larger Map Related posts:Another Two Bite the Dust I ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/11/18/haydon-bridge-bypass-complete-according-to-google/ I was expecting a Royal Mail Special Delivery this morning after a supplier had yesterday emailed me the tracking number. When I first checked this morning on Royal Mail's website, it said that the package had reached the local delivery office and was out for delivery. Fair enough, however at 9:30, ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/11/14/royal-mail-tracking-is-not-reliable/ One from the inbox, portraying exactly how those who want the TIF proposal to go through view the motorist: Related posts:Old Sony Radio While moving house recently, I found an old Sony portable...Response to Manchester Congestion Charge Consultation The following is my response to the TIF proposal consultation...New MART website MART ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/11/12/the-manchester-motorist-cash-cow/ We can argue until the cows come home about the accuracy of the 'only 10% will pay the congestion charge" claim of the Yes Vote campaign (it's 20% according to the TIF consultation brochure), but let's play along. The pro-toll advocates say that it will only be 10% because others will ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/11/11/why-should-1-in-10-pay-when-they-wont-benefit/ I really detest the telephone voting shows that currently pass as Saturday night 'entertainment', but my wife watches Strictly Come Dancing. What I do find funny, is the continued survival of John Sergeant (often misspelt 'Sargent') and how it's really starting to annoy the judges. However, it got me wondering - ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/11/09/is-john-sergeant-the-thorn-in-strictlys-side/ You've got to hand it to the Manchester Congestion Charge 'Yes Vote' camp: their lack of targeting their advertising properly is helping to galvanise the 'no' vote. Rule 1: Don't play to one of the opposition's main arguments The pro-toll's decision to go with the 'I won't pay' adverts has only angered ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/11/08/how-not-to-advertise-for-a-yes-vote/ The colours were splendid today, especially coupled with the low sunshine. Click on the images for full size versions. No related posts. http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/11/02/a-walk-around-anglezarke/ In the past three weeks, I have contacted a number of people regarding the Manchester Congestion Tax. It is interesting to note the lack of response from the majority, without even the decency of a simple acknowledgement from some. These details are updated as of 13th November: DateSentToAckRcvdReplyRcvdDaysElapsed 11 OctCllr Raymond BarrowBolton Councillor ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/10/28/lack-of-response-from-mps-and-councillors/ If you're wondering when the Horwich RMI bonfire is this year, forget it, you've missed it. I just found out today that it was held last night (Sunday 26th October), very early for Bonfire Night. Last Year's was on 4th November. The person who told us said that there weren't many people ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/10/27/early-bonfire-at-the-rmi/ Have a read of this letter from Howard Bernstein to the DfT in London. In it he clearly states: Heavy rail rolling stock and associated infrastructure (platform extensions, turnbacks, depots and stabling). These costs are now assumed to be met by the Department directly through the TOCs (Train Operating Companies) and ... http://www.ianfitter.com/blog/2008/10/20/gmpta-letter-shows-extra-carriage-cost-not-part-of-tif-bid/