We had to send an email

When we had it leaked that Alan Henderson, head of planning at the council got an email regarding one of our posts – we had to send one as well. 
——– Original Message ——–

Subject:
Bunty Backhander and the Wardie Crescent development

Date:
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:19:15 -0400

From:
The Basa   
 

To:
alan.henderson@edinburgh.gov.uk

Dear Mr Henderson,
We have it on good authority [...]

Bunty Backhander and the Wardie Crescent development

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Council leader has his head in the sand

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Definitely Section 3.8 has been broken:
3.8 You must not accept any offer by way of [...]

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Save Our Old [...]