Dalai Lama/China

[somme1916]

cnosni wrote: It seems the Chinese government have struck again,only this time they didnt get their own way with our fello Yorkshiremen down the roadhttp://realscreen.com/2012/06/13/exclusive-chinese-delegation-pulls-out-of-docfest/ Yes ,I heard this earlier.....just goes to support the general feeling that Leeds City Council are very poor at making sound,rational decisions.I hear also that they are pumping millions into a PFI scheme to Veolia for the new incinerator at Cross Green(will happen,when the "consultation" has taken place).Instead of throwing this money at a third party,why can't they build and operate one themselves ? And not that near to residential property either ?They never cease to amaze me with some of their judgements.

[Cardiarms]

In terms of large infrastructure projects, generally, large infrastructure operators can build and operate cheaper than the council (their procurement process is shocking) but also the council doesn't have an expensive depreciating asset messing up their accounts and your council tax bill.

[cnosni]

Cardiarms wrote: In terms of large infrastructure projects, generally, large infrastructure operators can build and operate cheaper than the council (their procurement process is shocking) but also the council doesn't have an expensive depreciating asset messing up their accounts and your council tax bill. Same with the arena,best left to experts to run.

[somme1916]

Cardiarms wrote: In terms of large infrastructure projects, generally, large infrastructure operators can build and operate cheaper than the council (their procurement process is shocking) but also the council doesn't have an expensive depreciating asset messing up their accounts and your council tax bill. Fair play guys......if I lived anywhere near to it however,I would not be best pleased.Noise,traffic movements,dust,possible dangerous toxic emissions etc etc

[Brunel]

Some interesting pictures, posted on Flickr.http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzTnVGD