Comments for Teignmouth & Shaldon Ferry http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress Britain's Oldest - Keep it Going! Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:51:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on The Ferry has been Stopped by graham p http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/hello-world.php/comment-page-1#comment-78 graham p Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:51:46 +0000 http://teignferry.com/wordpress//?p=1#comment-78 Teignbridge District Council you should be ashamed of yourselves pen-pushing box ticking no good jobsworths.... Teignbridge District Council you should be ashamed of yourselves pen-pushing box ticking no good jobsworths….

]]> Comment on The Ferry has been Stopped by Sydney http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/hello-world.php/comment-page-1#comment-73 Sydney Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:42:11 +0000 http://teignferry.com/wordpress//?p=1#comment-73 Its a crying shame,someones head should roll for this outrage. Its a crying shame,someones head should roll for this outrage.

]]> Comment on The Ferry has been Stopped by Mary http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/hello-world.php/comment-page-1#comment-63 Mary Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:46:44 +0000 http://teignferry.com/wordpress//?p=1#comment-63 There is a petition at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/SaveourFerry/ - please get as many people as you can to sign it and keep the ferry in public ownership so that its assets cannot be sold off. There is a petition at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/SaveourFerry/ – please get as many people as you can to sign it and keep the ferry in public ownership so that its assets cannot be sold off.

]]> Comment on The Ferry has been Stopped by melanie http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/hello-world.php/comment-page-1#comment-50 melanie Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:31:35 +0000 http://teignferry.com/wordpress//?p=1#comment-50 What a short sighted decision, on so many levels to stop the Teignmouth - Shaldon ferry. Why has no one set up an online pressure group where people can vent there frustration and sign a petition, so the council can see how much damage they are doing to the community, and public image of this beautiful area. What a short sighted decision, on so many levels to stop the Teignmouth – Shaldon ferry. Why has no one set up an online pressure group where people can vent there frustration and sign a petition, so the council can see how much damage they are doing to the community, and public image of this beautiful area.

]]> Comment on The Ferry has been Stopped by steve http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/hello-world.php/comment-page-1#comment-48 steve Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:01:03 +0000 http://teignferry.com/wordpress//?p=1#comment-48 yet some thing else that is disapearing in shaldon, 1st shops now the ferry what next??? why not close the pubs & cafes??? yet some thing else that is disapearing in shaldon, 1st shops now the ferry what next??? why not close the pubs & cafes???

]]> Comment on The Ferry has been Stopped by Randolf http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/hello-world.php/comment-page-1#comment-46 Randolf Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:09:50 +0000 http://teignferry.com/wordpress//?p=1#comment-46 It Can’t Happen Here, Can It? We all watched the television in horror as the rain swollen rivers of Cumbria inflicted their damage on Cockermouth. Pity the poor souls who lost possessions, homes and pets we thought. Then there was word that brave Police Constable Bill Barker had perished while securing the bridge at Workington; human tragedy and the relentless force of nature. No, it doesn’t make the rationalization any easier; there will always be catastrophic weather somewhere in the world. But are we really thinking about the implications for Teignmouth and Shaldon? You may, or may not, accept the explanation that those rains were a once in a millennium event. There is no guarantee that a similar event would not produce similar results on the Teign. What if the Shaldon-Teignmouth bridge were undermined by a flood-swollen river? What alternative means is there for crossing the river? A ferry perhaps? It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?
We all watched the television in horror as the rain swollen rivers of Cumbria inflicted their damage on Cockermouth. Pity the poor souls who lost possessions, homes and pets we thought. Then there was word that brave Police Constable Bill Barker had perished while securing the bridge at Workington; human tragedy and the relentless force of nature. No, it doesn’t make the rationalization any easier; there will always be catastrophic weather somewhere in the world. But are we really thinking about the implications for Teignmouth and Shaldon?

You may, or may not, accept the explanation that those rains were a once in a millennium event. There is no guarantee that a similar event would not produce similar results on the Teign. What if the Shaldon-Teignmouth bridge were undermined by a flood-swollen river? What alternative means is there for crossing the river? A ferry perhaps?

]]> Comment on The Ferry has been Stopped by Bob Hussey http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/hello-world.php/comment-page-1#comment-42 Bob Hussey Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:13:15 +0000 http://teignferry.com/wordpress//?p=1#comment-42 The Councils decision to offer an annual contract to run the ferry, which when offered did not secure an operator, only came about because Mr Trout gave notice part the way through his 20 year contract. This I believe was in part brought about by the lack of response from the Council and their indecisiveness. The Council at their Executive meeting of the 3rd November thanked Mr Trout for the highly efficient service that he ran, and highlighted the level of support he had from the wider community. As the Council hold Mr Trout in high regard then why not negotiate with him in a sensible and business like manner and allow him to continue with at least the remainder of his contract on terms that are acceptable to both sides. Further to the question put by Mr Baldey at the Executive meeting the Council is bound by the Local Government Act 1972 to obtain best consideration for the disposal of any asset. The consideration may be assessed therefore not only on price but overall on what may be in the best interests of the Council taking all relevant issues into account. Also that the method of disposal shall be by public auction or tender unless another method is recommended and approved by the Policy Holder before, this being Councillor Connett. Therefore it is within the powers of the Council and Councillor Connett to negotiate with Mr Trout exclusively taking all relevant issues into account. So come on Teignbridge do not let this much needed ferry die and use some common sense and talk with Mr Trout on the terms he is suggesting. The Councils decision to offer an annual contract to run the ferry, which when offered did not secure an operator, only came about because Mr Trout gave notice part the way through his 20 year contract. This I believe was in part brought about by the lack of response from the Council and their indecisiveness.
The Council at their Executive meeting of the 3rd November thanked Mr Trout for the highly efficient service that he ran, and highlighted the level of support he had from the wider community. As the Council hold Mr Trout in high regard then why not negotiate with him in a sensible and business like manner and allow him to continue with at least the remainder of his contract on terms that are acceptable to both sides.
Further to the question put by Mr Baldey at the Executive meeting the Council is bound by the Local Government Act 1972 to obtain best consideration for the disposal of any asset. The consideration may be assessed therefore not only on price but overall on what may be in the best interests of the Council taking all relevant issues into account. Also that the method of disposal shall be by public auction or tender unless another method is recommended and approved by the Policy Holder before, this being Councillor Connett.
Therefore it is within the powers of the Council and Councillor Connett to negotiate with Mr Trout exclusively taking all relevant issues into account.
So come on Teignbridge do not let this much needed ferry die and use some common sense and talk with Mr Trout on the terms he is suggesting.

]]> Comment on The Ferry has been Stopped by Mary http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/hello-world.php/comment-page-1#comment-41 Mary Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:39:16 +0000 http://teignferry.com/wordpress//?p=1#comment-41 We travel by train from London to holiday in Shaldon every year - Devon roads are too clogged up to bring a car. Like many holiday makers, we use the ferry almost daily during our stay and its friendly service is a big part of why we love the area so much. So sorry, Teignbridge council, we will not be booking for 2010 unless the ferry is restored. Add in others who, like us, will take their holidays and money elswhere and it's clear your 'savings' are actually a financial drain on the very people you were elected to serve. We travel by train from London to holiday in Shaldon every year – Devon roads are too clogged up to bring a car. Like many holiday makers, we use the ferry almost daily during our stay and its friendly service is a big part of why we love the area so much. So sorry, Teignbridge council, we will not be booking for 2010 unless the ferry is restored. Add in others who, like us, will take their holidays and money elswhere and it’s clear your ’savings’ are actually a financial drain on the very people you were elected to serve.

]]> Comment on More Background by Mary Branson http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/more-background.php/comment-page-1#comment-40 Mary Branson Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:20:14 +0000 http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/?p=5#comment-40 Yes, good point from Bob Hussey, a negotiated tender with a preferred, experienced operator (Mr Trout) would be common sense. The ferry and the ferry staff are the delight of our annual holiday in Shaldon and most days we cross over to the back beach and Teignmouth. Last year the ferry diverted briefly so passengers could watch a harbour seal catch, play and eat a flounder - an wonderous experience that apparently has no value at all in the eyes of the council. Teignmouth has being looking better and better the last 2-3 years - but the council seems set on losing the tourist trade all over again. Why? I remember 2 years ago the sale of the beach hut got national coverage - can we get the same publicity for the campaign to restore the ferry? Yes, good point from Bob Hussey, a negotiated tender with a preferred, experienced operator (Mr Trout) would be common sense. The ferry and the ferry staff are the delight of our annual holiday in Shaldon and most days we cross over to the back beach and Teignmouth. Last year the ferry diverted briefly so passengers could watch a harbour seal catch, play and eat a flounder – an wonderous experience that apparently has no value at all in the eyes of the council. Teignmouth has being looking better and better the last 2-3 years – but the council seems set on losing the tourist trade all over again. Why? I remember 2 years ago the sale of the beach hut got national coverage – can we get the same publicity for the campaign to restore the ferry?

]]> Comment on THE FERRY COULD STILL BE RUNNING by John http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/the-ferry-could-still-be-running.php/comment-page-1#comment-39 John Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:48:12 +0000 http://www.teignferry.com/wordpress/?p=14#comment-39 So now the Harbour Commission are looking after the ferries are they. Wonder what this is costing us the taxpayers? So now the Harbour Commission are looking after the ferries are they. Wonder what this is costing us the taxpayers?

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