Councillor David Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Southport Town Centre and Lord Street, who originally and has consistently raised the matter of the much needed improvements to the Lord Street Carriageway said:

"Having originally requested the long-awaited resurfacing of the Lord Street carriageway, this should serve as a reminder to other Councillors why it is neither in the community's interests nor that of the Opposition to make such harsh personal attacks on both those in power and the neighbourhoods they represent.

Whilst a full resurfacing of our proud main street has been long overdue, it should be kept borne in mind that such salacious wording as "Bootle's revenge" used by our former MP does have consequences as clearly evidenced here. This serial approach of hatred and vitriol can and will only ultimately serve to undo all the good achieved by both Public and Private sectors here in Southport."

Updating local residents on why it is crucial to the Local Community and both the Public & Private Sectors alike that all Members of the Local Authority act in a mutually respectful and sincere manner when serving their Constituents.

After much campaigning and direct consultation with key local Stakeholders, I am personally and professionally disappointed that our landmark Carriageway has been directly afflicted by such lack of conduct and professionalism.

Please note, especially the Liberal Democrat Opposition and their Former MP, in order to truly best represent our Neighbourhoods & Communities, this negative approach is actually undermining the efforts of many others across Southport and is neither appreciated by the Communities of Southport nor Bootle.

What is this all about??

Verbosity

"This serial approach of hatred and vitriol can and will only ultimately serve to undo all the good achieved by both Public and Private sectors here in Southport."

Perhaps he should heed his own words!

Originally Posted by Disturbed

What is this all about??

I was thinking the same thing. A rant about nothing.

"remedial works programme" Is that the same as substandard works programme?

He doesn't appear to do anything apart from pose for photos and talk crap.

diarrhea writing disorder;

One that suffers from feeling their writing is eminently significant, produces it in voluminous quantities and in unremarkable (often unsolicited) contexts to such an extent that reading it can result in toxicity for passive observers.

Originally Posted by Clr David Barton

"... why it is crucial ... that all Members of the Local Authority act in a mutually respectful and sincere manner

Is Clr Barton implying that he always acts in a mutually respectful and sincere manner? Really?

Originally Posted by prasnee

Is Clr Barton implying that he always acts in a mutually respectful and sincere manner? Really?

Oh the irony Simon..

I repeat again!!! We can't build friggin roads, end of.

Is Councillor Barton on Twitter? He must never get to complete a sentence.

Originally Posted by BOING2

Is Councillor Barton on Twitter? He must never get to complete a sentence.

He's on Facebook where instead of multiple pictures accompanying one article the same article is posted several times over with a different picture.
Quantity not quality seems to be the theme.

Has this git got any other clothes or is it a very good cardboard cut out?

Originally Posted by GTXTRA

Has this git got any other clothes or is it a very good cardboard cut out?

Photoshopped more than likely.