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February 3rd, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
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Andrew Levy
Last updated at 11:48 PM on 2nd February 2012
It’s an occasion that requires trestle tables, some grub, plenty of bunting – and for one council, a health and safety checklist.
Overzealous officials have been accused of putting a damper on celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee after issuing a seven-page street party edict.
Organiser Harry Levison was told he had to complete a risk assessment form, arrange public liability insurance and ensure ease of access for emergency vehicles.
Party time: The bunting, party food and trestle tables were all out in this south Belfast street for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002
Other things for the 73-year-old to consider included taking into account ‘the time of year (possible extreme weather conditions)’ and ‘means of communication (two-way radio, mobile phone, public address system etc)’.
Stewards trained to provide first aid, along with nappy changing facilities, were also recommended as well as providing ‘wholesome drinking water’ when bottles of champagne and beer are on hand.
The checklist was sent out by Cambridge City Council after Mr Levison began planning the street party for 50 guests.
He said: ‘My first reaction was that it was over the top. It’s not a big party we’re planning, it’s purely a street party and we had them years ago without this.’
Crowds also turned out in traditional style – with no need for health and safety checklists – for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977
Councillors at the Liberal Democrat-run council were also left bemused.
Labour member Robert Dryden said: ‘If you’re holding a big event with thousands of people it would be a good form to have, but it seems a lot of hassle for a small party.’
Although the council initially defended the checklist, it backed down last night, claiming it had been sent by mistake.
Councillor Rod Cantrill, who is responsible for arts, sports and public places, said: ‘The event in question is due to take place on a small area of green space, not on a street, so I believe the wrong document was sent out.’
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And here was me thinking that the Monty Python sketches were a joke !!
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And before you red-arrow me…..I was joking!!!!!!
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I agree that ‘elf n safety is important, but that item on page 6 is going too far, i think. There is no necessity for having someone on the rooftops watching out for falling aircraft debris or crashing satelites!! That’s OTT!!!
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Another Jobsworth spoiling every one else’s fun. Just tell them to put the forms where the monkey’s shove their nuts. 100 people to 2 they won’t have a chance. Have a great party.
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So, we still have plenty of council tax money to pay these useless pen-pushers.
Where’s the cut back on public spending?
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Just do it.
To hell with applying for a license.
Don’t even tell them.
Useless idiots
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Our street, with 48 houses, decided to have a midsummer street party for the Millennium celebrations. The council charged us over £350. In the following years we have held summer street parties. If anyone asks who the organisers are, we say we have absolutely no idea, we think it is just a spontaneous celebration (despite the trestle tables, bunting, etc).
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So apparently that lame, hackneyed “elf” thing is still regarded as the pinnacle of wit ? Pathetic !
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If they wanted to put on street parties in France for any reason they would do it and stick their fingers up to the E.U. dictators, WE MUST DO THE SAME.
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Tell the Cponcil jobsworths to get lost. what was it David Cameron said about the Roayl Wedding lasy year,
“Let me put it like this: I am the Prime Minister and I am telling you if you want to have a street party, you go ahead and have one.”
Last year we had a street party without the Councils permission as they said 13 weeks was not enough time to apply for a licence to close the road off and yet they gave us 2 days notice when the water board wanted to dig the street up. STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS and tell these Nanny State councilors to get lost
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