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Mark Ball
@foolierthanthou.bsky.social
Science fiction fan, metalhead, wargamer, boardgamer, cartophile, chartered town planner, atheist, humanist.
Think for yourself. Act for everyone.
Platinum Maiden
August 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Soundpatio
August 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Air Rifle Pellet for my Valentine
August 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Sly "Hazard Shins" Maguffin
July 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Working in a supermarket I was approached by Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell off of Eastenders) who asked me if we sold scissors. I had to disappoint him because we didn't. He walked out, despondent. I wonder if he ever found any....
July 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
June 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As a local authority planner, I can say that this sort of thing is the norm. However, we do only consider the planning merits that are raised in objections, and the number of objections received has no bearing on an officer's assessment of a case. It might sway elected members though...
June 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Immortalised in Hansard for posterity.
June 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Lee Anderson would no doubt approve.
January 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
When I was at university in Coventry in the late 1990's we were always told not to set foot in that pub as it had a reputation as anti-student. Apparently, if as a student you were to walk in you were asked which window you wanted to leave by!
December 14, 2024 at 6:31 PM
I'm going to hope it's an AI generated image and not a scheme that actually got approved. But then again I work in the planning profession and I know we can actually produce this kind of thing without breaking a sweat.
November 28, 2024 at 9:53 PM
The same goes for suitcases. They're always empty, and it's so obvious.
November 25, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Good man. Minestrone it is then!
November 23, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Thanks. Can I choose the flavour?
November 23, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Plymouth Hoe.
November 23, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Ball: I might pick them up tomorrow if that's OK?
August 16, 2024 at 9:38 PM
My local authority used to produce a myth-busting fact sheet for the public providing the stats regarding how much of the jurisdiction was built on, how much was undeveloped, how much was designated for landscape reasons, how much was given over to agriculture or golf courses etc.
August 15, 2024 at 11:50 AM
A deep dive into Labour's proposed changes to the planning system, and in particular delivery of new housing, would be most welcome. It's absolutely key to achieving their stated aim to grow the economy.
August 14, 2024 at 9:38 PM