[cma-l] FW: THE CENSUS IS COMING - NEWS FROM CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Tue Feb 8 11:22:07 GMT 2011

Martin

Yep 

 I get it 

.. we have as I have just pointed out .. given it a
‘’little tickle’’ so we are covered. It doesn’t answer the crux of the
matter though !

1)       Why are we overlooked

2)       Why if we are not overlooked are we seen as a free ride

3)       Why are we at the arse end of the free for all 

.. we drifting
into a situation whereby we ain’t even getting the scraps !  let alone the
meat on the bone

It is very frustrating and irritating to say the least 

.. Does anyone
at all know the answer ?                    apart from the obvious one of
course  ‘’if they think we’re giving any money to that clown in North East
Cheshire’’ ‘’you know the one, him that posts messages on the board – then
you’ve got another think coming?’’

Am ah bov-vered – ask me if am bov-vered ..?                           er
I wish I wasn’t, but actually I am, for the sake of all of us. Oh dear, back
to the drawing board.

Nick

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From: martinsteers at gmail.com [mailto:martinsteers at gmail.com] On Behalf Of
Martin Steers
Sent: 08 February 2011 01:04
To: Office - ccr-fm
Subject: Re: [cma-l] FW: THE CENSUS IS COMING - NEWS FROM CHESHIRE EAST
COUNCIL

Nick,

This looks like a generic press release.. so depends where you stand on the
whole all for nothing.. maybe cover it as a news item (short little
coverage) and then thats it.. you have done something but not given away the
whole house... if the council asks then just say that nationally the
community media have decided to not advertise or unduly promote ONS due to
late of payment.. in regard to their treatment to commercial stations..

Martin

On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 3:56 PM, Office - ccr-fm <office at ccr-fm.co.uk> wrote:

Dear All

Here we go here we go 

. We just received this from our Council
regarding the census.

Two issues here which are in my opinion quite delicate 

 however, it does
appear to me that these departments haven’t got the foggyist clue as to what
is going on / or not going on in our fraternity 

.. furthermore, they
couldn’t give a monkey’s cuss 

 problem is 
.. I do give a monkeys !
and me along with a few others are the ones running this joint 
 so we will
decide what to do with it.

Not wanting to damage the country and area that I live in with a natural
willingness to help out, I believe we have though reached a point whereby we
cannot and will not continue to be a free ride for ALL & SUNDRIE !

DILEMA :-

1) Our Council have given us a bit of funding, nothing to brilliant but
nonetheless some funding. It took 8 months and 9 meetings and 4 forms to
fill in 

..                   So, we are slightly in a pickle 

 the press
office have sent us this and by rights we do have a duty to promote it for
the next two weeks 

 it has arrived a bit late though ???   dunno’ your
thoughts on this ??

2) We all chin wagged about this three weeks ago after the dipstick at the
DCMS decided to insult the Community Radio brotherhood yet again by stating
that his budget was spent 

. (private sector n’ all) and that there was
nothing left for Old Mother Hubbard (US)    and the cupboard was bare 

but, it didn’t matter coz’ we are a free ride and we do everything for free
!                          ER         NOPE !                  not anymore
mate !

So 

 my questions to everyone are as follows :-

a)       Would we be promoting this for the Council or for the Government?

b)       Would we be promoting it for both?

c)       Have the Council received funding from the Government?

d)       When the Council send the press release to the Commercial station
will the Government pay them?   have they already paid them?  and will they
now get paid again from the advertising budget of the Council?      In
otherwords I think they’ll get paid TWICE !

e)       Possibly they haven’t done this deliberately (mainly because half
of them ain’t intelligent enough anyway)   but nevertheless they have
stumbled on a way to get the Community Radio stations to do this once again
for    NOWT’

f)         What do we do now ?                    ‘’DISCUSS’’ ‘’PLEASE’’

I know what we shall be doing 

.       Have a guess ??
seven letters, two syllables, first letter <> S    first letter of second
word <> A 

. YES GUYS     well done                       it’s  =  SOD ALL
!

Final question is as a group / a collective member group, is someone ??
from head office going to ASK THE QUESTION and make a point on our behalf ?

I would though much prefer it to be co-ordinated with one voice, calm,
chilled and from HQ 

. If no one is going to this 
. I’ll go it alone

. We’ve got nothing to lose.

The event three weeks ago where some clown pointed out that we do everything
for nowt 

.. has clearly not got the message 

.. he needs that message
writing out on a piece of Community Radio Headed Notepaper and then stapling
to his forehead 

.. and not with one that you’d by from WH Smiths or
Staples 

.. more like the ones you’d get at B & Q.

Point made                          when is this shambles going to end?

I accept that if people do not want to spend their money with us 

that’s
fine 

.. we need to find out why not ?   and we need to stop doing things
for free !

But, if the Government wishes to do give each station £80,000 per-year 

..
we have NO advertising to do and with their money we provide the Big Society
and a Community message service refereed by Ofcom and we do everything for
FREE, then bring it on. I accept, get real, life isn’t like that 
. But it
also isn’t a free-ride for everyone else either.

Nick 

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From: BRAMALL, Diane [mailto:Diane.Bramall at cheshireeast.gov.uk] 
Sent: 07 February 2011 13:27
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Subject: THE CENSUS IS COMING - NEWS FROM CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Diane Bramall 
Media Relations Officer
Communications 
Cheshire East Council 
Tel: 01270 686592 
Mob: 07787 266482
Email: diane.bramall at cheshireeast.gov.uk 
Middlewich Road 
Westfields 
Sandbach 
Cheshire 
CW11 1HZ 

27th March is Census Day. Complete your census form and help shape our
communities for tomorrow and the next ten years

February 7, 2011

The census is coming

The census is just weeks away and now – for the first time – everyone in
Cheshire East can fill it in online. 

The census, which collects information about the population, takes place
every 10 years. This year, it will take place on Sunday, March 27. 

Liam O’Connor, Cheshire East area manager for the 2011 Census, said: “In
2011, for the first time in its 210 year history – everyone can go online to
complete their census in just a few clicks. It’s safe, secure and completely
confidential. 

“The traditional paper method of completing the census is also available. 

“The information received from the census goes towards the planning and
funding of future local services, such as schools, hospitals, roads and
emergency services. 

“The census will arrive, in the post, in March – those who wish to fill
theirs in online simply have to key-in a code, which will be on the front
page of their paper form.”

Filling in a census is a legal requirement for everyone living in the UK –
not filling one in can result in a fine.

The census takes, on average, 10 minutes per person to complete and less
online, with most questions completed by simply clicking or ticking a box.

There is help available to those who have a visual or hearing impairment or
whose first language is not English. There is also a large-print format of
the census.

Cheshire East Councillor David Brown, Cabinet member with responsibility for
performance and capacity, said: “The census is vital in order to establish
the current population, potential growth and, for this authority, identify
what services we may need to provide in the future. This is about working
together to improve community life.

“This year’s census will be a milestone in its history – the very first time
everyone, young and old, can get onto the internet and fill in their Census
at their own convenience.” 

Cheshire East Council Chief Executive Erika Wenzel added: “Lots of hard work
has gone into ensuring this year’s census runs as smoothly as possible here
in Cheshire East. Local people are involved too – approximately 200,
temporary jobs have been created by the census. Plus, the results of the
census will impact directly on what grants we receive from the government.
This will, in turn, allow us to provide essential services to benefit the
community for many years to come.”

Frequently asked questions 

Who is responsible for the census?  

The Office of National Statistics (ONS). 

Why is the census taking place on the March 27? 

Ideally, everyone should complete their census on this date. However, if
this is not possible, residents are asked to remember where they were or
where they will be on this date and fill in their census accordingly. The
idea is to get an exact ‘snapshot’ of the population on that day.

When should it be completed? 

Residents should return their completed questionnaire, either by post or
online, before the April 6, 2011. 

What happens if it is not completed? 

Those who do not complete their form, by April 6, will be contacted by one
of the census team and asked to complete it. The census team will offer help
and support. Not completing a census questionnaire can result in a fine of
up to £1,000.

Is the census questionnaire secure?

All census information, whether online or on paper, is securely protected.
Personal census information is kept confidential for 100 years

Where will the census be processed? 

Manchester 

What help and support is available?

If anyone has questions or is having difficulty completing the
questionnaire, there is plenty of support available: 

*         Online help at www.census.gov.uk

*         Census helpline (available from March 4) is 0300 0201 101 – please
note that this number does not connect the caller to Cheshire East Council 

*         Support material is available in 58 languages

*         Text relay (for people with a hearing impairment) 18001 or 0300
0201 160

*         Materials in large print and Braille formats from
www.census.gov.uk

*         The online census has been designed to be accessible for anyone
requiring video and audio assistance.

*         More information is available at www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/census 

To arrange an interview or further information please contact:

Media Relations Officer: Diane Bramall

Direct line: 01270 686577

Mobile: 07826 53249

Email: diane.bramall at cheshireeast.gov.uk

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