Local Council Member Gifts

Local Council meeting to close libraries: 'Sssshhhh!'

"Remember the time you fought City Hall? - They want a rematch."

'You're thinking of standing for the local council? But would they stand for you?'

Lovers Leap: Pending Planning Permission

'I really think you should check your pools, sir.'

'Remind me to get on to the council about all the potholes in the road.'

'Have you considered a career in town planning?'

'Okay, the motion put forth by the chamber of commerce had passed. From here on in, our town will be officially known as Fairhaven.'

"Who's got the hammer?"

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

"Ah, you'll be wanting our red tape department, third door on the left!"

"We've been campaigning for years to encourage central government to delegate more powers to local authorities..."

"It's come to my attention that our sister city has been borrowing our city's clothes without even asking."

"Rudy, did you realize it's illegal for a boss to tell his minion how to vote?...And that therefore, I would never tell you to vote for my friend Patsy Marionette, for city council?"

'He's put in a tender to run down public services.'

The Mayor Alonzo Q. Furdweiller Pothole. Looks like the mayor and the city council are bickering again.

This is not what I had in mind when I joined the Council!

'One day son, all this will be collected.'

Man at council planning offices can't get through door due to position of steps.

'Someone come and mediate our argument about mediation!'

Budget cuts were beginning to bite at the local council

Boss, what would you say if I told you that if you don't give me a raise, I'll go work somewhere else? I'd say "Wouldn't it be a shame if your letter of recommendation mentioned how you're an awful employee?" And I'd say "Isn't it a shame the town council has made sure this is the only cafe within fifty miles?" But the way, have you delivered my latest care packages to the council members? Very bad man.

Power corrupts: McDonalds.

Roller skater see a sign: Nightmareville Pop. 5679 Beware Of Government Red Tape

Crybaby

"Paved in gold? Oh my, no. With out crumbling infrastructure we're doing well if the streets are paved at all."

The Goodman Dynasty

'Our drug cartel would like to help Lambeth Council fight the cuts, respecting criteria of inclusion and diversity.'

"I suppose you’re wondering why I summoned you, minion." "Not really, boss." "I’ve noticed a disturbing trend: bikinis are getting smaller and smaller, so small, in fact, that they no longer hide anything." "I think it’s about time our cafe took a stand and did something to outlaw this moral decay." "That’s why I’ve arranged for you to hand ‘campaign donations’ to several city councilmembers." "This doesn’t have anything to do with our declining donut sales, does it?" "People should never have t

Gentrification vs Manchester...

"Your heart won't tolerate any more town-hall meetings."

'Wait a minute! Aren't you the chap who refused planning permission on the St., Mary's church extension?'

'Just take a smidgeon off.'

'I'd like to ask the council's advice on how to get the congregation to sit closer to the front of the church.'

"£100 spot fine...er, because we don't like your face."