“hjm 41

I think you'll find the real reason Barry Keel is 'retiring' is the fact he doesn't want to work with Tudor Evans and his gang of socialists. Barry is well aware the the Conservetives are going to lose overall power and he doesn't want his good name to be linked to the demise of the good image Plymouth has around the country (whether you like it or not) when Tudor takes over.

If you are truly a Plymouthian then I wish you all the luck you deserve. Try being positive you never know you may like it.

Always best to deal in facts and not assumptions”

“GreenGOM first of all im not a `janner` I wasnt born in plymouth although I have the misfortune of living here, second of all you use the term janner like its some kind of insult to be from plymouth, in doing so you come across as a moron stuck up his own backside, lastly yes cities up country may be concrete jungles but at least they have a decent amount of plus points, good entertainment venues, lots of gigs, good recreational venues, good shopping, good sports teams. none of which this city has. for someone who claims to have lived in this city for 47 years you have a very high view of it....I dont think I could stand so long here and stay sane!”

“Good.”

“Rocky23
I am not a student nor am i pro-labour so your assumptions are well and truly out the window and i would imagine from the comments that have been posted the majority are just ordinary people like myself who are concerned that Plymouth is not moving forward as it should and is in danger of seriously being left behind.
Where your argument loses credibility is in your condemnation of Tudor Evans (i'm no fan btw) and the "mayhem" he has caused and yet you laud the expertise of Barry Keel but it was actually Evans that appointed Keel in the first place.
Always best to deal in facts and not assumptions.”

“Not to sure who wrote this piece of so called "journalism" .... it seems like more of a paid advert designed to brainwash . But as many have said here we are not that easily fooled.... including a good comment by ali lulya ....
And by the way.... the bottom end of town was as deserted of shoppers as usual these days . Though the vulture camera car was still prowling non stop for anyone daring to make a venture.
That end of town feels like you shouldnt be there . Its as if some plan is in place to force people elswhere . It may not be the plan . But it shure feels like it .”

“@rocky23

Just imagine what is could be like with proper leadership”

“Nice to see the usual drivel, from students with too much time on their hands or labour councillors who are unable to take 'Viv' on.

The fact of the matter is Plymouth under 'Viv's' leadership and Barry Keel's expertise has improved massively since Tudor was kicked out. What is more experts from all over the country have said the same thing.

I am truely proud to be Plymothian and find it extremley hard ever to bad mouth my great city. I also believe no true 'janner' would ever bad mouth our great city as some of the jokers here have done so, hence most must be students not from plymouth or labour councillors to shallow to speak to 'Viv' direct.

Plymouth has a lot going for it and is a darn sight better place to live than a lot of cities I have visited.

The reality is, which the Herald has picked up on, is then once 'Viv' and Barry Keel go Plymouth will be far worse off, with Tudor at the realm and his party causing mayhem.

The funny thing is these same people will be back on this blog saying exactly the same thing, can't wait.”

“This article is wrong on so many levels. I honestly believed that The Herald was beginning to support the people of Plymouth NOT cozy up to the coucil. How wrong I was. This is blatant, unashamed council PR. No mention of the airport closure, the disaster city road layouts, the dying town centre, the lack of rail connections, the cost of bus transport, exodus of decent jobs and strangest of all ..an unwanted incinerator in the middle of a housing estate praised as a benefit. Its time for a new 'Voice of Plymouth'. This is a disgrace. Shame on you Herald.”

“I don't tell people I am from Plymouth because the last time I did that Union Street was metioned and she looked at me as if I was a prostitute standing there with my 3 children and my husband of 15 years. She then spent the rest of my holiday pointing me out to anyone who would listen. So now I say I come from Devon. It sounds nicer. Plymouth is fast becoming a ghost town as old Viv would see if she got off her posterior and went for a stroll in the city. It looks awfull as well. So what you got a big telly in the middle that no one watches. I went to Stockport a few years back and that is a dreary place but even that was better than here. There is NOTHING to be proud of in Plymouth. We are all told to shut up put up and do as we are told and we don't do anything about it. Viv will be re elected, you know it and so do I. But I wont be voting for her that is for sure nor her cronies.”

“@AandE_Nurse

I never said she didn't. She does, at every opportunity”