I was wrong about Marilyne - more's the pity. She would have made an impact as Lord Provost. Instead, we have George Grubb who is a true gentleman but is yet to project the kind of personality that will catch the attention of the media for our city in what is a crowded field.
The Council meeting was a more lively affair than normal: Labour signalled our intent to be an effective Opposition and we drew blood on several occasions. But to stay ahead we will need to remain on our toes and sharp. Standing Orders is a device which can be used only sparingly but today it proved effective. I have not enjoyed a council meeting as well for a while. Ultimately, though, it will be a war of attrition. The Tories did not look comfortable and I believe Ian Whyte will have his work cut out.
Last night we were invited as guests of Tom and Anne Farmer to the Festival Theatre for the opening performance of 'Sunshine on Leith'. It was fun and though I do not really care for the music of the Proclaimers and there was definitely a bit too much green and white on the stage for my taste, the show was a great success. A look at the dilemmas and choices of modern Scotland...I enjoyed it.
Constituents' surgery tonight and it was very busy. Many complaints, some out the ordinary but what had otherwise been a good day completely spoiled. A chap playing 5-a-side football collapsed and though an ambulance was called it did not look good... a brush with calamity puts everything into perspective.
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I very much enjoyed reading the Evening News report of yesterday's Council meeting and was heartened to see that "The Rev" tried to 'stick the boot in', although I'm not sure what his Church of Scotland masters will think of the colourful Biblical references he apparently made about Councillor Whyte and others? ( Is it TRUE that he asked Councillor Grubb whether he ever met Moses? If he DID, then I for one believe that this was in very poor taste! )
Anyway, my hope is that given Jenny Dawe's weakness as a leader the Labour Group of councillors might still be able to influence matters to some extent. Also, I'm hoping that there might be another Councillor Longstaff amongst the Lib Dems waiting to join us . . .
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