COUNCIL UNHAPPY WITH THIS SITE

Derby City Council is unhappy with this site and is considering legal action because of claims that the connecting Derby scheme has left the city looking like a 'building site' and other 'libellous comments'. They say the site looks quite professional and could be very confusing for 'Internet novices' who may think it's the official DCC website. They also objected to their logo being used (which was actually a link to their official site!).

It's interesting to note that as soon as the city council is criticised, their natural form of defence and initial response is to threaten legal action. The city council seem to be blaming this site for showing them in a bad light. We can't possibly take all the credit for that, but we do apologise for making the site look professional and possibly fooling visitors into thinking it is the official council website. We take that as a compliment, though surely it wouldn't take too long for anyone to realise what the site is really all about and it shows the council don't credit internet users, even 'novices', with having a very high level of intelligence.

Having said that, the logo has now been removed as it may not have been immediately obvious as being a link to the official site, and a disclaimer added just to prevent any possible confusion in the future. Regarding 'libellous comments', all of the articles have previously been published in the media in some form and the rest of the items have been submitted by like-minded citizens of Derby, who like us, are surely entitled to their opinions. Finally, in response to the 'building site' reference, for two years, the official DCC site home page actually opened with the words - 'Building Site'. Incidentally, the design, layout and colour scheme of the new-look DCC website looks strangely familiar....

Comments Received

Excellent site - very funny and full of truth. Hope the fat, brainless, out-of-touch, expense fiddling, gravy train, public-ignoring councillor's take note of your comments. Steve

Your site was featured on the BBC Radio Derby breakfast program and the councillor interviewed was obviously rattled with the truth, he even called you a coward for not coming onto the program to discuss things with him!! He complained about the inaccuracies and that the council will be seeking legal advice, as the site could get mistaken for the real council site!! I believe a lot of people agree with your opinions, the council here in Derby, is on the whole totally incompetent. I remember the push for the millennium dome!! what a fiasco!! signs installed everywhere announcing Derby as the millennium choice!! I could go on and on but I won't!!! Regards. Mike

I am told the latest traffic superproject in Derby is at the City Hospital roundabout where many sets of traffic signals are being installed and the island being turned into a 6 lane highway. Might be worth a look and a picture and some views from drivers if the congestion gets worse than before.
Stephen

Are those tossers giving you a problem, mate? Bill

If it wasn't for the council's half-arsed antics, this site wouldn't exist in the first place. Tommy

They are supposed to be representing the people who voted for them, not alienating the whole of Derby by their innane plans. You are right, they don't listen half of the time and then wonder why people object. Keep up the good work. Amy

Remember the 'yellow taxi' farce? How can people take them seriously anymore? Phil

All councillors are the same - they just want power. They are not in the slightest interested in the views or wishes of the people of Derby. They promise everything to get elected and then totally ignore their promises and continue milking the population in every way they can. Your 'voting' page sums it all up nicely. Anne

Great site. A lot of truth and some really funny quotes. The council should have you working on their site. But then, the words 'truth' and 'funny' don't apply to the council, do they? Keep up the good work. Long may the Derby Gripe continue. Taz

All councillors and politicians are hypocrites! Billy

Your site shows just how much crap the city council are responsible for. Well done. Mick

The city council want Derby to be a top ten city. With areas in states of dis-repair, boarded-up buildings and eyesores round every corner, they have a long way to convince me it will ever happen. They also have a total disregard for the electorate. Will

Just how many times do the council expect to screw up and get away with it? They, and they alone are responsible for the decisions they make and can't blame other people when things go against them. People have had enough. What happened to all of the election promises? Good luck. David

Derby City Council's calender only has one date on it - April 1st..!!!! Gail

Councillors are no different to any other politician. They crave publicity, but only if it's favourable. They like the sound of their own voice, answer questions with questions and can talk for hours - while saying nothing..!! They are responsible for their actions but won't admit it. Daniel

I must offer congratulations on your most excellent site. Every council should (not) have one of these sites! Keep up the good work, in the words of Lance Corporal Jones, "They don't like it up 'em Sir!" Regards. Chris