The things they say: Councillor Harry Isaacs

An insight into the minds of local personalities and politicians through their own words.

This week, Councillor Harry Isaacs who appeared (rabbit like) transfixed by the lamps of the Cafe Pasta.

The St Ives Times & Echo reported on Friday that planning officers had approved lighting on the exterior of the Cafe Pasta (which had already subdued its lighting) on the Wharf - an approval too far for Cllr Isaacs who told St Ives Town Council:

"I don't understand. I totally disagree. If you look at the harbour it [sic] stands out like a sore thumb. It's totally different to everything else that's in the Wharf area. It shines like a headlamp across the harbour.

'The majority of people keep a sensible level of lighting but this goes against everything else others are doing there."

He added that there was a lot of good illumination but the fluorescent lighting was "too harsh."

And:

"It takes away what everyone else down there has done with their lighting. It's totally unnecessary."

Cllr Isaacs is an electrician.

Next week: Councillor Harry Isaacs says NO.