In this episode, I delve into the problematic work ethic which is commonly seen amongst many civil servants within the civil service, and I highlight reasons as to why their attitudes are the main problem, and how it affects other sectors within society, even when privatised. I offer constructive criticism including examples of how things could be improved, if only civil servants and the Royal Mail were willing to listen. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://iandavidfrench.wordpress.com/2022/01/15/the-problems-with-the-civil-service-and-how-toxic-attitudes-within-it-are/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-french1/message…

In this episode, I ponder and reflect on the beauty of fine traditional architecture, it's growth and also its sad decline. I ask if we as a nation and a western civilisation have fallen out of love with such themes as Modernist and Brutalist architecture later infested itself into the towns and cities around us. There are solutions out there to rid the streets of further Modernist and Brutalist advancement, and to restore artistic beauty. It's called 'Architectural Revival'. Boris, are you listening? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://iandavidfrench.wordpress.com/2021/07/07/traditional-architecture-are-we-losing-the-battle-to-love-it-2/ From the podcast; 'Ian French, Mutterings of a frustrated Huddersfield citizen.' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-french1/message…

A common sense suggestion on how drain clearance and river dredging can prepare for storm damage and effectively reduce it's destructive effects. This was a letter submitted to the Yorkshire Post newspaper, by Ian French, Huddersfield. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://iandavidfrench.wordpress.com/2021/03/20/31/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-french1/message…

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://huddersfieldweb.wordpress.com/2021/03/20/mutterings-from-a-frustrated-huddersfield-citizen/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ian-french1/message