Author Archives: Ian

The key basis of Sandwell Council’s arguments for goose culls. Natural England “Guidance” in context   Sandwell council claim to have followed Natural England guidance. In a freedom of information request and in Adrian Scarrott and Steve Handley’s report they … Continue reading →

  The Alfred Hitchcock 1935 film involved espionage, murder and deception. A music hall performance character known as “Mr Memory” fabled for his egg head knowledge and recall of facts  held a secret code for the design for a silent … Continue reading →

I have already asked a similar question in relation to other matters. But on returning to formal statements made by SMBC, the most telling and candid,   before the spin doctors started to try and tie up Satchwell’s loose cannon threads, … Continue reading →

  We have challenged Sandwell council to present clear data regards “the significant increase” in adult goose numbers. This is important because it appears to be an issue with which John Satchwell/Sandwell council is obsessed. At different times he and … Continue reading →

It’s advent calendar time for one last time. 24 doors mixing the fight against corruption with hope to save the geese of Sandwell. Door 24 of the story opens today.    

It’s advent calendar time. 24 doors mixing the fight against corruption with hope to save the geese of Sandwell. Door 23 of the story opens today.   JUST WHAT IS SANDWELL COUNCIL’S DIRECTION AND POLICY WITH CANADA GEESE? It’s as clear … Continue reading →

It’s advent calendar time. 24 doors mixing the fight against corruption with hope to save the geese of Sandwell. Door 22 of the story opens today.   Biased questionnaire. How to claim that a “consultation” has taken place to push through … Continue reading →

It’s advent calendar time. 24 doors mixing the fight against corruption with hope to save the geese of Sandwell. Door 21 of the story opens today. Non-lethal management. It has been tried elsewhere with success in reducing conflicts. Until Sandwell address … Continue reading →

It’s advent calendar time. 24 doors mixing the fight against corruption with hope to save the geese of Sandwell. Door 20 of the story opens today. Forgotten policy. In 1997 the then leisure committee had passed a policy on Canada geese, … Continue reading →

It’s advent calendar time. 24 doors mixing the fight against corruption with hope to save the geese of Sandwell. Door 19 of the story opens today. This letter from Sandwell council’s main legal advisor confirms and admits that the council did … Continue reading →