Cllr Martin Brookes Resignation Letter Oakham Town Council

8th July 2010
Dear Chairman of Oakham Town Council,


The first 6 month have been very difficult and distressing for me, and I have been thinking carefully about what action I should take in the interest of my constituents myself – most important of all – those friends. I am grateful for the strong support which I have received from my friends, This support has been incredibly important, but nonetheless, I have decided that it is right to tender my resignation as councillor for the North West Ward Oakham. I have done so for many reasons.

Firstly, I do not see how I can carry on my work on the council without the support of all members. The Town Clerk is a total pillock, implications of recent revelations are unbelievable.

The constant obstruction.

Total lack of basic respect. I was beginning to feel as if I am not human.

Exclusion from arranging the simplest of tasks ie: Ward Walk.

The disappointment relating to my appointment to the Oakham Festival Committee.

Bullying, Discrimination and homophobia.

I hardly need say how much I regret having to leave, but I am human and six months of this would be enough for anyone.

As one person I can not change this dysfunctional authority.
(Dysfunctional is the description used by the Standards Committee.)

I decided to pursue the role of councillor because I wanted to serve the community, sadly because I have not even received copies of any correspondence, I have not been able to carry out this wish. I want to apologise to my constituents for falling below the standards that they are entitled to expect from me. The job was difficult when I was constantly faced with obstructions.

Since my first day as a Councillor I have been subjected to harassment and complaints from Ex Councillors many complaints are currently being investigated by Standards for England at a huge cost to the tax payer. I shall ensure that I co-operate fully with Standards For England.

It has been a great honour to try and serve Oakham this year and I will remain its strong supporter for change of this rotten council

Yours sincerely,

Martin Brookes