The term 'Spin Doctor' has been with us now for many decades and since the 1980's it has gradually become more and more a part of everyday language. Although the term is relatively new the actual role of a Spin Doctor can be traced back centuries in one form or another.

Many Spin Doctors do not appreciate the analogy between spin and propaganda but it is undoubtedly there.

From its humble beginnings considered a medical elixir, the drink known as absinthe progressively became a global phenomenon. In France, absinthe quickly became the fashionable and favourite drink of the aristocracy. In the 1850's the popularity of the green drink really rose as the bohemian culture did. Many famous writers and poets of this time began to indulge in the drink to find inspiration within their work, which made the drink even more popular and trendy.

Under current UK legislation and person can make an application to develop a certain piece of land, even if they do not have current ownership of it. When the application is being made then there needs not be any declaration of adjacent ownership however in any application , planning maps must be used to specify the exact location of the application.