OBE - Well done!

Congratulations to a long standing Craven district councillor Carl Lis for his OBE - which does NOT, contrary to some peoples' opinions, stand for other blokes' efforts!
A man of many talents, Carl, an ex quarry manager, was the leader of Craven district council before being ousted last May by the Conservatives, who managed to get more members than Carl's alliance of Liberals and so called Independents. And whilst there are many who say that no one could have worked harder for people than does Carl, it should be remembered that the new leader regularly works many hours paid by the council, (in allowances) plus 70 hours per week unpaid, plus many hours as a successful business leader. Indeed so hard has the new leader to work that he must drive around Skipton at speeds up to 90 mph in his haste to aid Craven residents!
Dedication indeed, from one who signed the last council accounts which stated that the council were spending more on wages than they received in total council tax, and yet proclaimed that the council was 'awash with money!'
But now rumours abound concerning poor Carl, from some obviously sad people.
First the Craven Herald in a fit of childish peevishness seems to want Carl to tell us why the council is in a financial mess.
Shame on you Craven Herald!
What is a few million when compared to the proud honour of a brand new OBN!
And, if that is not enough, some mischief maker is spreading the rumour that Carl is willing to relinquish his title of Independent and join the Conservatives!
As if someone who joined forces with the Liberals and opposed the Conservatives would even contemplate such an act - Such a rumour gets no credence from Paakwa!
Now you'll all no doubt be wanting to celebrate the return of Paakwa, so I'll cut this short, but there'll be plenty more!
More to come, for example, about how Skipton Building Society bought underpriced land from CDC and then, via their chief executive, proposed a 50% increase in councillors' allowances!

Oh!
'Just one last thing' as aColumbo used to say!
Is there any truth in a rumour circulating that a certain councillor is on 'gardening leave?'
The customary pint bought for any info. confirming this, and more details if poss!


Pip Pip!