A little bit of technical advise.

For my sins I am involved in political organisation here in South Wales - and while this, quite rightly, outside of the political arena - there are tried and tested ways of maximising pressure on the Councillors (elected) over decisions.

The names and addrsses and where applicable E-Mail addresses of the Local Councillors are included on the Weymouth and Portland Website which "The Shambles" has Clickied earlier in this thread.

Target them by E-Mail or Post - and for GODS sake dont use standard letters, type or manuscript with difference in the wordings.

Invite selected councillors to a meet/sing along etc. so that they can see how orderly and friendly things are.

And make sure that everybody is on thier best behaviour, no singing the "Men behind the wire" etc when the leader of the Conservative Group is present. It will only annoy.

Find a way for the politico's to change without loosing face.

I will stand by my earlier comments that I think this fiasco is a "Jobsworth" trying to justify the worth of thier Jobs.

Bullet points which will always put the fear of God into Councillors and Council officials are 1/. A report to the District Auditor on Waste of Public Money, and 2/. A reprt or complaint to the Local Government Ombudsman on unfair treatment.

(If any catter wants private guidance please PM me.)

Accelerating up the scale your MP will start to take note is he receives 5 or more letters on the subject from voters in his constituency, Again individual letters, not proforma's, and by hand, not photo copies.

Pressure through the Local Chamber of Trade and Licensed Victuallers association, Muscians Union, it effects them as well. Get thier details, the Council and libuaries will have the details.

And again make sure that the "Jobsworths" have a line of retreat. Only an unwise person backs them against a wall.

just a few thoughts but they have worked eslewhere.

I'll do a little research, and post mames and addresses later in the week, but having just got back from Grove I'am knackered.

Gareth