Ian Davidson
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 73 |
| Date of birth | September 8,1950 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Jedburgh |
| United Kingdom | |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Party | Labour and Co-operative |
| Education | The University of Edinburgh |
| Galashiels Academy | |
| Previous position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom (1997–2015) |
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| ID | 3203482 |
Ian Davidson Life story
Ian Graham Davidson is a Scottish politician who served as chair of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee from 2010 to 2015. A member of the Scottish Labour Party and Co-operative Party, he was Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West, formerly Glasgow Pollok, from 1992 to 2015.
Calls for more action on Brightlingsea's mystery stench
By Helen Burchell and Piers MeylerBBC News and Local Democracy Reporting Service
An unpleasant smell in a seaside town has caused a fracas between councils after dozens of complaints were made by residents about the ongoing odour.
The Smell has blighted Brightlingsea, in Essex, for about a year but the exact cause is not known.
The Town council has called on Tendring District Council to continue its investigations, which were halted In July .
The District council said its powers were " limited" until it knew The Cause .
Brightlingsea town councillor Matt Court submitted complaining about Tendring Council, after there were 32 reports of bad smells on 20 June and 12 other complaints since The End of that month, the said.
A Number of investigative visits have taken place but The District council has been accused of failing to properly deal with the issue after deciding to halt further proactive monitoring visits In July .
Mr Matt Court told The Cabinet , which: " When the proactive investigation closed we were promised reactive visits would take place, not forms handed out.
" The People affected by this are united and The Problem is real and The Message from us is Clear - please don't be part of The Problem , be The Solution . "
The petition from Mr Court stated: " The persistent stench that has plagued The Residents of Brightlingsea for over a year is More Than just a nuisance, it's a matter of Public Health , well-being, and the quality of life for every person living and working in the affected area, including The School which has its main playing field nearby.
" It has turned what should be a pleasant environment into a place where people cannot even open their windows or spend time outside without discomfort. "
'Walking away'
He said closing The Investigation before a cause was found, was " deeply disappointing and frankly, unacceptable".
" This decision gives the impression of a council that is either unable or unwilling to fully address The Problem , which is a disservice to The People it is supposed to represent and protect. "
Chief executive of Tendring Council, Ian Davidson said: " Please don't feel We Are walking away from it or washing our hands of it. That is not the case.
" It is the case of understanding what we can take, and our powers are limited unless we know that. But we should not lose sight that Brightlingsea is a fantastic place to visit and it should not undermine people's confidence in that. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
