They think they're clever & we're stupid

Council double-speak dictionary, from tweets linked below. So far, possibly to be updated ~

'Settlers' (Translation: this land is ours now)

'Consultations' (Translation: token gesture of 'listening' to local suggestions and concerns, which will have no impact on decisions, which have already been taken)

'Regeneration' (Translation: moving out of everyone except the super-rich and those enablers in their pocket, usually while the area is made fit for super-rich to live in. Those already there just had to lump it).

'Affordable' (Translation: not really / as opposed to...)

'New' (Translation: area is now or will be 'regenerated' - see above)

'Reprovided' (Translation: take this drug den instead of your home, or you'll make yourself homeless)

'Opportunity Area' (Translation: if the price is right, you can do what you want)

'Engagement' (Translation: like consultation, but with even less accountability)

Sure the salespeople on councils may think we all fall for this guff, just because they do. They may even object. However, seeing through the spin only comes from experience. Have things changed? Actions speak louder than words.

From this thread: https://twitter.com/NasCostomano/status/904340415750471681