DS Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 It was good to see that my old friend Harry Whitehead attended the centenary celebrations of Alderman Bolton School - the school where he was a pupil more than 70 years ago. The school is named after a distinguished Warrington councillor and Harry was himself a distinguished councillor of a later era. When he was Mayor in 1971-72 I wrote a critical piece about the way he controlled council meetings which, I must admit, clearly upset him. But he was a big enough man to take it and, perhaps, to forgive and forget. We later developed a friendly relationship. What did I criticise him for? Taking too strong a line with fellow councillors to keep control at council meetings. I must have been mad! Come back Harry. We need councillors of your calibre more than ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Harry Whitehead was one of the first councillors I ever interviewed! I must be getting old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 The school is named after a distinguished Warrington councillor I guess there won't be many more named after councillors in the future then!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 The school is named after a distinguished Warrington councillor I guess there won't be many more named after councillors in the future then!? Why not -it is usually the elected members who decide on the names of places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 It was the distinguished bit I was refering to Gary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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