I think it only fair to point out that the Labour party did not release the old image to the public until the public consultation had officially begun (or was meant to have been). The images were meant to be on the website on Friday, in fact they did not make it up until Monday, but my point is that it was right not to release any images to the public until the start of this consultation. It was right that the stakeholders were asked not to share them with other people while the designs were developed according to their feedback.

I agree that it was frustrating that stakeholders were not able to share the images with the FH Soc executive committee, other small groups, or even on this forum. But I can understand why the council wanted to do this and keep some of the drafts under wraps.

It is worth remembering that the first view most of us had of the new designs were at the FH local assembly in Feb. These were presented by council officers at the invitation of the assembly coordinating group and the Lib Dem councillors.

I don't really believe that either party are trying to get any gain by underhand methods or exploiting council officers. Both have only shown us what officers allowed to be shown at the appropriate time. Since the consultation has started any draft image is reasonable to be placed in the public domain, and a freedom of information request would allow us to see every possible version. I know the Labour Party must have had draft images to take away prior to the start of the consultation, but it is to their credit that they did not distribute them in any format prior to the weekend. I can understand Satchers frustration at not being able to show images to the likes of me, but I don't really mind, we are getting a pool!

I still like the design from the Labour leaflet, even if it would be overbearing in practice.

Anyway I missed the display today as I was working late. I might get another chance on Friday evening. Did anybody get along? Was it good?