I was approached by Alison and asked if I would provide some photographs for the document she was preparing. I was pleased to provide photographs freely to the Council.
Then after some considerable amount of work Alison completed a draft, this was given to Town Councillors for approval. I was pleased to see it contained a selection of my photographs and some other photographers.
Alison was told to remove my photographs from the document, how petty can they get. I had not even asked for a credit. unlike Cllr Lucas's friend who provided some old black and white images. Alison was sent out to take her own photographs I passed her on the day she was carrying out that task and she rather uncomfortable told me she was just taking a few extra snaps of course I now know she was lying, not her fault when you work for such people with little or no credibility.
Oakham Town Council is very egotistic, it paid to enter loo of the year last year, hundreds of pounds were flushed down the loo entering this competition. The Council did not win, I believe because it could not justify the high cost of the reception in a London hotel to see if they had won, the whole project appeared to be a money making scam. I am pleased they got out before they lost the tax payer further money, I imagine if we had won the tax payer would have most likely had to also foot the bill for the winners plaque.
The Green Flag will also cost hundreds of pounds if not thousands if you take into account the cost of Alison's time completing the task.
Cllr Sharon Spencer previously blocked the use of my photographs for a public display last year.
What is wrong with these people?!
GREEN FLAG APPLICATION FOR CUTTS CLOSEThe application has now been submitted along with the fee. Please click here to view it.
As soon as I managed to open the document I spotted my photographs were missing, I gave the Council the chance to explain and the Clerk could not give a straight answer. As if the Clerk does not know what is going on?
Martin
I don't think any of your photos were used but Allison will be able to tell you for definite when she is back in tomorrow.
