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Petition pitch number two

On 15th February, the same night as the council’s scrutiny committee discussed the results of the “consultation exercise” into geese and parks, we handed in a second paper petition. This concerned the council undertaking non-lethal methods of site management, and … Continue reading

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In aid of the goose

At the start of this campaign several large national organisations were contacted concerning the manner in which Sandwell council had acted in terms of both ordering the clandestine destruction of birds in two of their Green flag parks and also … Continue reading

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Our petition to save lives

  It’s been a while since putting any new blog posts up, but we are now in that limbo period of awaiting Sandwell council’s actions, and whether it intends to pursue “non-lethal methods” that we have been campaigning for. Of … Continue reading

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Misfed scrutiny

Nearly one month after Sandwell Council stated that it would not be carrying out any more goose culls in the foreseeable future, we have yet to see demonstrated any action plan or signs of intent from this local authority to … Continue reading

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Saved Our Sandwell Canada Geese?

15/2/16 A hectic day. Firstly a radio interview on Radio WM where I was cut off by the presenter for stating what is established fact- and evidenced on this website concerning officers of Sandwell Council providing false information to both … Continue reading

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The prejudiced Lie

noun 1. an unfavourable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. The following report is written with the intention of informing councillors/officers and the general public of the situation regarding Canada geese and the manner in … Continue reading

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“GooseFactor”- The Results.

    Back in August last year, we revealed that Sandwell council had launched what it called “a consultation exercise” concerning the management of geese in two of its parks, where they had previously admitted to killing 220 birds, against … Continue reading

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The Goose, The Bad and The Ugly

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

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“POLICY”- SMBC’s THE 39 GOOSE STEPS

  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

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Did Sandwell council officers lie to Sandwell’s Maria?

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

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