On Council Business
On Council Business 'Consultation', the word jars With those who've always worked so hard To watch their colleagues on Teams marred Suffering at the fate of cards, Dealt a blow Cold as snow Governments come and Governments go Money trickles in so slow "What a bloody shit show!"* [Collective gasp, though we're on mute] Silence that colleague on the call! (The Piper's piped, too late for flute). She does not speak for one and all Respect and kindness please play ball. Tis true the messenger should not be shot As the auctioneer strikes down our lot, The public purse is wearing thin Too many potholes need a skim Too many hearts need care from sin Too many mouths need food within, When will this end and sense begin? A Wensley 24.10.2024 *This actually happened today on our Teams call - on the day the staff consultation on Council redundancies was announced https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje02527g24o