But did this unelected group get access to sensitive financial information which could be useful to those tendering for council contracts?

After an unnoticed week long break (security issues closing me down in error), my barely missed blog returns with some more Porcupine Tree. steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

Anyone like The Fall? I hope so, because I found quite a treasure trove yesterday! steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

Does any one else struggle, as I do, with Zappa the older you get? steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

I was pleasantly surprised by this Billy Childish album. Definitely worth a listen! steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

I’ve been a bit quiet lately, but that’s because I’ve been listening to The Mighty Fall steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

Sad to hear of the death of Mike Peters, front man of the Alarm and cancer charity campaigner. The band wasn’t particularly to my taste, but by all accounts he was a top bloke and will be missed. steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

RIP David Thomas, founder and ever-present of avant-garage band Pere Ubu. Here’s some words about his early and later band Rocket From The Tombs. #PereUbu steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

XTC’s debut album? A masterpiece you say? Well, perhaps, perhaps not. steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

Anyone wondering if the new House of All album is any good? steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

Haven’t you listened to Richard Dawson’s new album yet? You really should, you know. #RichardDawson steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

So sad to hear of the passing of The Jam’s Rick Buckler, a fine drummer. steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

Remembering Mike Ratledge, who sadly died this week, by revisiting Soft Machine’s second album Volume Two. #SoftMachine #CanterburySound steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

open.spotify.com/track/5XM9LV... Softies RIP Mike Ratledge

Who wants to hear Nick Cave singing some cover versions? Everyone does!! steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

In my opinion, one of Scotland’s finest bands, and certainly in Billy Mackenzie a great and much missed singer. steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

Robert Wyatt was born on January 28, 1945 #HappyBirthday

Think you don’t like a guitar solo? Listen to Bruford’s debut album from 1978 and think again… steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

The first five star album reviewed in 2025. It’s a classic from Gil Scott-Heron steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...

I first learnt of grooming gangs from @theTimes in Jan 2011 I became chief prosecutor May 2011 I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011 After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response Far Right thugs attacked my home 1000s of rapists were brought to justice

This. Also, take a few books out regularly. You don’t even have to read them. But it tells your council the library is being used.

This fine gentleman was my inspiration. If you don’t like my blog, it’s all his fault.

My B.ENO strip is done. You can read the whole thing and a steaming pile of other goodies on my Patreon. Patreon.com/frasergeesin

Haven’t checked out my music blog yet? Over 500 CDs reviewed, with only 23 getting the 5* rating. “…promises far more than it actually delivers…” steveburnhamuk.wixsite.com/my-ridiculou...