An Oakham Town Councillor has avoided police charges.
The Town Councillor about a year ago submitted a grant application to his own council.
The application was supported by 3 quotes for a £6000 shower for a chalet.
The Councillor also forgot to declare he was director of the company that owmed the holiday home.
When the councillor found a report had been made to Leicestershire Police. He withdrew the application just before the council meeting.
After a year long investigation by Leicester Polices Economic Crime Unit.
It was concluded retracting the application was a good move as the councillor was not in breach of any laws regarding his failing to declare his directorship.
As for the quotes the brave man pins the blame firmly in his wifes hands.
All Three quotes were provided by an employee of the same company.
Now thats a clever Councillor, I could do with his help to resolve my current legal situation.
And I may have not got into so much trouble when a young man if I had a wife to blame.
oh well no one is perfect.
And as a result of this case no Oakham Town Councillor can personally apply for a grant.
And Melton Borough Council dont give out any grants.
I hope the bully Councillor recovers from the stress caused by the investigation.
He might think twice before he leaves some one stranded in Birmingham again!
