Newcastle Emlyn’s Big Chance!
More evidence of the dysfunctional nature of the Labour government at Westminster from Hazel Blears’ Department for Communities and Local Government.
A £2.7 million grant that was destined for Newcastle on Tyne has been sent in error to Newcastle under Lyme in Staffordshire – some 3.29 hours away by car. A Spokeswoman from the Department said that it was a regrettable error.
Suddenly I see massive possibilities opening up, perhaps in some non-devolved area of government Newcastle Emlyn could receive money destined for Newcastle on Tyne, or, indeed, Newcastle under Lyme. It would help the community immensely.
I also wonder about campaigning for a change of name for Newbridge on Wye to become Newcastle on Wye, and Newtown to become Newcastle (Powys). All sorts of exciting possibilities open up while we have such a dysfunctional government at Westminster.
Actually this has a much more serious side to it, money that is destined for communities that really need it is going elsewhere and all the government does is call it regrettable. It really is time for a change!
