Thursday 14 March 2013

Fightback hits the Herald

Torbay Fightback made the Herald Express on the 14th March with the report contained below. In the picture L-R are Mark Sangan, Rick Heyse and Hazle Robertson

Public inquiry call into unpaid Torquay seafront balloon rent


A group of activists are calling for a public inquiry into the seafront balloon fiasco.
Torbay Fightback wants the issue of the £50,000 balloon rent allegedly owed to Torbay Council aired in public.

During a recent 'rally' outside the town hall in Torquay, the group sought to keep the issue in the public eye.

As part of its campaign, Torbay Fightback issued hundreds of leaflets and symbolic balloons were released to remind Bay residents of the issue.

protest:   Members of the Fightback  group outside Torquay Town Hall
Protest: Members of the Fightback group outside Torquay Town Hall
Brixham resident Barrie Wood said: "During a time when swingeing cuts are being made by Torbay Council, hitting some of our poorest communities, it is incredible £50,000 has been carelessly 'lost' by Torbay Council."

Group member Rick Heyse, from Paignton, added: "Torbay Fightback is calling for a full public inquiry, as we feel the people who pay their council tax along with the rates some small independent businesses struggle to find, have every right to know."
Torbay Council confirmed it is still taking legal action over the matter.