14 Residents stopped to talk during my time standing outside the council office. I did not in Mr Duncan or Mrs Clifton in this count.
I was a little apprehensive about the publics reaction, towards me.
The public were very kind and some congratulated me for speaking and being so vocal for Oakham Residents.
There are no major issues to report.
A number of the resident expressed the following concern.
Community groups have been forced out of venues throughout the town, because the rents were no to high.
The venues mentioned were Rutland County Council Museum Rooms and Victoria Hall.
Many members of the public stopped to read my posters no spelling mistakes
A member of the public told me Harasses has two r's I added the missing r. then she came back and said mistake only one r.
I explained to members of the public Oakham Town Council has no strategic plan, (aims or goals)
No continuity plan.
Also the Town Council policy just to Spend, Spend.
Most of the public agreed the £30,000 spent on the bandstand was a huge overspend.
Other things were commented on regarding the Town Clerks role and cost, as he has suggested I am bullying him I won't go into detail here.
Cllr Martin Brookes
Saturday 17th April 2010
