ben0850 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Disgraceful, ryedale is such a rural area with a big shooting fraternity surely this idiots days in local council must be numbered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 I have sent emails to three national newspapers regarding this 'person'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Emailed a complaint to Ryedale Council - totally inappropriate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) A stiff complaint sent in and also made basc and NGO aware of it. Edited December 11, 2014 by spanj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Beggars believe. My complaint has been sent in to the council Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaniels Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Complained to the Council direct. What an unpleasant man, I hope he's exposed for his horrible comments and forced to resign. BASC, Countryside Alliance should be asking for explanation for his comments in the media? Fieldsports TV could be asking for explanation as well. These comments are should not be tolerated in any walk of life if the person personal life is perfectly lawful regardless of the mans hobbies. Edited December 11, 2014 by spaniels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomov Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Good action fellas. Don't be afraid to share this on other forums & social media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) He runs a B&B (info freely available on his register of interests on the council web page). http://www.ashfield-house.co.uk/index.php "We serve only the very best locally sourced bacon and sausages". Hypocritical scum bag. Edited December 12, 2014 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepThought Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) The more I look the more angry I get with the abhorrent behaviour of the animal rights brigade. This guy genuinely feels I deserve to die because I have shot my own meat (presumably rather than buying it in Sainsburys. Edited December 12, 2014 by DeepThought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 complaint sent too ! ****** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 complaint sent,,lets hope he gets a serious slapping off his bosses, what a thoughtless idiot Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 complaint sent,,lets hope he gets a serious slapping off his bosses, what a thoughtless idiot Evo The sack would be better imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daystate 177 Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Email sent what a complete bell ringer hope he is hand a xmas card containing his p45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) I have just received this from the council ..... Good morning Thank-you for your message. I have forwarded your comments to Anthony Winship, Council Solicitor who will respond within five working days though more time may be required in some cases. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below, Kind regards Paul Haworth Business Improvement T:01653 600666 Ext: 280 E: paul.haworth@ryedale.gov.uk Original Message----- From: Ryedale District Council website [mailto:webmanager@ryedale.gov.uk] Sent: 11 December 2014 22:15 To: Feedback Subject: Ryedale District Council: Tommy Woodward . Ryedale District Council This is an enquiry email via http://www.ryedale.gov.uk/ from: Just saw on Twitter. A District Councillor called Tommy Woodward from Ryedale District Council has made some shocking comments on social media regarding the recent tragic death of a game dealer Mr Allan Ellis. the comments are insulting and nasty , Grossly offensive. SHOCKING !!!!! Make sure youre still registered to vote. Look out for a letter that will tell you whether you need to take action. For more information please visitwww.gov.uk/yourvotematters Access your council services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.ryedale.gov.uk Edited December 12, 2014 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffin Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Well as a District Councillor myself that's terrible thing to say. All should remember when elections due Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 I have just received this from the council ..... Good morning Thank-you for your message. I have forwarded your comments to Anthony Winship, Council Solicitor who will respond within five working days though more time may be required in some cases. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below, Kind regards Paul Haworth Business Improvement T:01653 600666 Ext: 280 E: paul.haworth@ryedale.gov.uk Original Message----- From: Ryedale District Council website [mailto:webmanager@ryedale.gov.uk] Sent: 11 December 2014 22:15 To: Feedback Subject: Ryedale District Council: Tommy Woodward . Ryedale District Council This is an enquiry email via http://www.ryedale.gov.uk/ from: Just saw on Twitter. A District Councillor called Tommy Woodward from Ryedale District Council has made some shocking comments on social media regarding the recent tragic death of a game dealer Mr Allan Ellis. the comments are insulting and nasty , Grossly offensive. SHOCKING !!!!! Make sure youre still registered to vote. Look out for a letter that will tell you whether you need to take action. For more information please visitwww.gov.uk/yourvotematters Access your council services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.ryedale.gov.uk Yep, had the same reply. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 As soon as i get in from work . An email is going off to the lib -dem head office .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomov Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Stevo Its the Liberals, not the Lib Dems mate... http://www.liberal.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepThought Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 As soon as i get in from work . An email is going off to the lib -dem head office .. He represents the Liberal party, who are not the same as the lib dems. Reading their policies on hunting I suspect they wouldn't be all that concerned. http://www.liberal.org.uk/policies/animal.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomov Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 He represents the Liberal party, who are not the same as the lib dems. Reading their policies on hunting I suspect they wouldn't be all that concerned. http://www.liberal.org.uk/policies/animal.htm None of it really tallies with my understanding of 'Liberal'!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) He represents the Liberal party, who are not the same as the lib dems. Reading their policies on hunting I suspect they wouldn't be all that concerned. http://www.liberal.org.uk/policies/animal.htm Haha sorry my bad . Im try to tackle a full English as i type .buts who i mean .just looking them up now . Edited December 12, 2014 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 If the widow knew about this would she be able to sue him for emotional distress, just a thought,that's a nice property he owns so probably has some decent cash in the bank too. The last person I heard of who sued for this got @ £100 000. As said just a thought. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepThought Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 If the widow knew about this would she be able to sue him for emotional distress, just a thought,that's a nice property he owns so probably has some decent cash in the bank too. The last person I heard of who sued for this got @ £100 000. As said just a thought. S Sadly I don't think you can sue someone for having an offensive opinion. The best we can do is complain to whoever we think necessary and agree between us that he's an absolute tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Clarke Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 We have just issued this press release and will be following up as detailed. Simon. BASC calls for resignation of North Yorkshire councillor over suicide commentsThe UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, (BASC) has called for the immediate resignation of an elected local councillor and animal rights extremist who posted comments on facebook mocking the suicide of a former soldier and game dealer. A further comment called for everyone who lawfully owns a gun and shoots live quarry to “kill themselves.”The comments were made by Thomas Woodward, an elected council member of Ryedale District Council and Pickering Town Council in North Yorkshire. Commenting on facebook on a news report on an inquest into the suicide of Allan Ellis from Bacup, Lancashire, Councillor Woodward said “Best use of a gun I can think of.” A second comment said: “If you choose to own a gun and kill for pleasure, then it’s best you kill yourself.”BASC’s chief executive Richard Ali said: “We are seeking the immediate resignation of this man from any elected office and a full apology to the family of Mr. Ellis for the distress he has caused. Mocking the suicide of anyone is absolutely unacceptable. Going further and stating that lawful gun owners should “kill themselves” is despicable behaviour. This man is not fit to hold a public office.”“In a register of financial and other interests Councillor Woodward has declared himself to be a member of the League Against Cruel Sports and the Hunt Saboteurs Association. BASC is calling for the League Against Cruel Sports to distance itself from these comments from one of its members and to confirm they are a breach of the values of the organisation.”BASC is contacting Ryedale District Council and Pickering Town Council to inform them of the facebook comments and to ask them to also publically distance themselves from Councillor Woodward’s comments and to take disciplinary action. BASC will also be contacting party group leaders on the council.The comments were published on a facebook page run by the Hunt Saboteurs Association and littered with sick comments such as “one scumbag less”, “he deserved it” “he did the right thing” and “a true coward till the end”.Richard Ali said “We know from past actions that animal rights extremists will stop at nothing in their misguided hatred of anyone involved in lawful shooting activities. These facebook comments and attacks show their true colours and will be roundly condemned.”ENDSFor more information please call the BASC press office on 01244 573052Comments can be viewed on facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/HuntSaboteursAssociation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 At some point over the weekend ill make a video about this, I want him sacked ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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