Erm, whats the point of this story?


Remember he is up for re-election on Thurday 1st of May.

Jones retires as a councillor this year, according to Salford City Council's website.

So I imagine this will be his first, and last appearance on this list.

Bye bye Jolly Roger!

He'll go down in history as the biggest clown when the C Charge farce gets pulled and his dishonest forcing through of the TIF bid comes to light!

Paul

Is he the beer baron in disguise?

Being well known and recognised for your actions in a certain field doesn't make the issues you are trying to force through right.

i.e."the congestion charge"

That's the only thing I know you for and I object to it.

Don't flatter yourself.

Don't give a fig who he is, I gave him a run for his mouth in the Tameside Advertiser a few weeks ago.

How can he possibley be given recognition for championing an unfair Charge to reduce congestion when he refuses to get out of his private plated luxury BMW. Another case of do as I say, not as I do. The man should be hauled over the coals for trying to enforce yet another stealth tax on the Citizens of Greater Manchester. Never mind Baron Status, is he trying to match his pal Tricky Dicky in the Knighthood stakes

In reply to Chris, Irlam – With reference to Roger Jones retiring this year – I think you will find that every elected Councillor must retire after four years in office and Jones’s term expires this year. The rules are clearly stated in Salford Councils Constitution and if you look at any Councillors details on the site you will see they ALL have a retirement date set four years from being elected. However, there is nothing to stop Roger Jones standing for re-election, and the only people that can make a difference is the people of Irlam by NOT voting him back in. Voting for Jones is voting for a Congestion Charge which will affect more people than just those in the Manchester City Centre – It will affect everyone in Ashton, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Trafford and Wigan. He is also promoting the TIF bid to borrow almost 2 BILLION pounds, repayable by all of US over the next 30 years. Where has the money gone that we have already paid – it certainly is not being invested in public transport – he should know where it is – he has been Chairman of Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority for years therefore he should be able to explain why there has been no previous investment in public transport. Another point to remember is Gtr Manchester public transport is run by private companies therefore any investment will line the pockets of these companies and their shareholders. Why can’t they make improvements within the transport sector themselves from their vast annual profits.

No, Mr Jones only wants Joe Public to ditch their cars while he remains comfortably tucked up in his sumptuous limousine, no doubt claiming expenses in the process for the private use of his vehicle. His feeble excuse that HE must get around to meetings etc does not wash – what are the rest of us supposed to do - we all have duties and responsibilities to attend to so what makes him more important. Vote Jones out in May – that will make a difference

Fred supurb post. Be good to get that printed in the MEN letters section! (and stockport times etc.... all other men media papers)

I SAY VOTE FRED PARKER!!..... Roger Jones is something that wouldnt be censored if posted on here, hes only thinking of himself pretending he cares for us all!... dont see him on a bus, train or tram at morning or evening peak time, unless of course its a publicity stunt for the press!.... hurry up and retire!!.... when youve gone so will this complete farce of congestion charging... TAKE THE HINT JONES WE DONT WANT THE CHARGE.... NOW DO ONE!!!!