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Latest news in Yorkshire: October 20, 2018 11:07:25 AM
A political activist has kicked off a Twitter spat with Rotherham
Council after the authority highlighted some private businesses among
suggested entertainment venues.
The authority used a corporate Twitter feed to highlight some of the
town centre’s attractions and focused on Rotherham College’s Wharncliffe
restaurant, Rotherham Theatres and the availability of free car parking.
But it angered Michael Sylvester, an activist who works in the Dalton
district to help residents and highlight what he regards as failings in
the way the council operates, because it also listed three private
businesses.
According to Mr Sylvester’s Tweet – directed at the authority’s
communications department and council leader Coun Chris Read – one of
those had “very close relations with the Labour party”, asking: “Will
all business competitors get a mention”.
The authority responded by stating: “We chose the venue due to its live
music evenings and good food, but happy to consider any other
recommendations people have.”
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News source: thestar.co.uk