Oakham Tennis Club v Residents, Floodlights.

This evening Oakham tennis club and residents gave a presentation to Oakham Town Councillors. outside a formal meeting.

The Club for the installation of floodlights and Residents against.

The Tennis club did not have a lot to say, the Chairman said events of the past were history.
Clearly not the case when residents are discussing the events of the past on Northcliffe Media site OakhamPeople.

The tennis club have not complied with planning laws in the past.

It is clear the tennis club don't have a good relationship with the local residents.

The club chairman finished by reading letters from Club members supporting the application.

I was shocked to hear him read one letter, attacking resident leader ex Councillor Alan Kelly, the opinion did not shock me, but I was surprised the chairman of the club felt the need to read it out. One line read "Mr Kelly is a very unpleasant man" 

I had previously met with Mr Kelly and residents and I don't hold a grudge and acted as councillor should and did not find him or any other residents unpleasant.

UnHinged & Bracket: Cllr Haworh and Mayor Lucas were very rude and resulted in me stepping outside the room for a few moments.  When I attempted to speak on behalf of my ward I was interrupted. Cllr Haworh Deputy Mayor turned to Mayor Cllr Lucas and said it does not matter what he has to say because he won't be a councillor soon! My fellow ward Cllr Adam Lowe was just Adam!

We were not given enough time too ask questions, it is very clear Cllr Lucas has made her mind up to approve the request.

The tennis club departed and then residents gave a very professional presentation even though they were forced to rush, the main council meeting was delayed to allow extra time, this did not give much
time for us to ask questions. So I am pleased I made time to meet residents beforehand.

I feel, I am now in the middle of a war zone! the residents were asked to let the council know what restrictions or conditions should be applied to the club if the council were to grant permission a normal part of and planning application, the residents said they would not compromise and would take action if the council approved the tennis clubs application.

One positive, The Chairman of the tennis club admitted the tone of a letter he residents was not helpful and may justify an apology to residents

We received dozens of objection letters