Local Council Members Mugs

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

"Who's got the hammer?"

"I'm voting for Stephen because I cannot stand Katie's mother, she is so catty! Anyway-- how're your parents doing with the divorce?"

"This is a neighbourhood vigilante area."

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

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

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

"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?"

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

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

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

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

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

Gentrification vs Manchester...

"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

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

"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 take that with a pinch of salt if I thought the council could spare any.'

'That's the Director of Housing. She isn't taking the news of the rates freeze too well...'

Community Complaints Redress Mechanisms Bureaucracy

'Someone's got to do something about these pot holes!'

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