Former Oakham Town Councillor John Kennedy suggests dissolving council after
Mayor Cllr Alf Dewis resigns
Ex Cllr John Kennedy & Ex Mayor Alf Dewis
Mayor Cllr Alf Dewis resigns
Ex Cllr John Kennedy & Ex Mayor Alf Dewis
I note there have been changes at OTC. Maybe its time to dissolve it and pass responsibility to RCC, saves duplication of work. Just a thought....
Former Oakham Town Councillor who attended one meeting before resigning providing the
tax payers of Oakham with election costs of considerable value is calling for Oakham Town
Council to be dissolved.
Odd when you consider he was probably one of the first to attack me for suggesting the
same.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Oakham Deputy Mayor Adam Lowe and Cllr Joyce Lucas Should Resign For Supporting Oakham Mayors Unlawful Conduct
Oakham Deputy Mayor Adam Lowe and Cllr Joyce Lucas Should Resign For Supporting Oakham Mayors Unlawful Conduct. (The old Guard)
Oakham Deputy Mayor Councillor Adam Lowe yesterday said he was unhappy that he had to sign off the first statement of accounts on behalf of the council, "because people knew there were mistakes"
No one forced Councillor Lowe to sign or even to offer his continued support as the chairman
produced another two statements both including an unlawful transaction, which has caused the
Mayor Cllr Alf Dewis to resign. I and another Councillor raised serious concerns about the
accounts at the first meeting before Cllr Lowe signed the statement which he now appears to have
regretted signing.
On the 29th June 2015 The Chairman of Oakham Town unlawfully excluded me from the meeting
after I attempted to raise my concerns about the 2014 - 2015 accounts. His actions were designed
in my opinion to cover up his unlawful conduct and was supported by a number of old members
and some new members. To be fair to them many times before this meeting Cllr Alf Dewis
had repeatedly referred to the accounts statement review carried out my Streets Accountants
as an Audit which it was not despite my request for it to be an audit.
After I was unlawfully excluded from the meeting members accepted the statement
of accounts locked in the Clerks office. The police attended after Cllr Adam Lowe threatened
me with violence if I attempted to join the unlawful meeting.
I sent a copy of my video recording of the meeting the Auditors Grant Thornton they give
a response. very different from that received from the Monitoring officer
Debbie Mogg. I raised a conduct complaint. Cllr Alf Dewis met with Debbie Mogg
who then decided Cllr Alf Dewis had no case to answer, once again proving the corrupt
relationship enjoyed between the old guard and Rutland County Council.
Grant Thornton Findings
1. Behaviour of Councillors at the meeting 29th June 2015
The standard of behaviour of elected members in public meetings is rightly an issue of
great concern to the electorate, Members should be aware of their responsibilities and
duties under the various codes of conduct that apply to holders of public office.
(Cllrs Lowe and Lucas and others ignored most of those codes on that day)
Further, it is in the interest of good governance that the dissenting or minority views
are allowed to be expressed.
The auditors go on to explain the extent they can or not comment on this matter
and suggest I seek redress as I see fit if I feel my rights as a Member of the council
have been constrained or ignored unjustly.
I did this and Rutland County Councils Monitoring officer corrupted by Cllr Alf
Dewis rejected my complaint.
Things are slowly improving at Oakham Town Council but the old guard don't
embrace changes for improvement. In particular Cllr Joyce Lucas and Cllr Stan
Stubbs. If Cllr Lowe remains I feel his conduct would change as he would
follow the majority, The saying is he blows in the wind. I feel he should resign due
to his past appalling support of the old guard.
The new members work very hard for change, change which often protect taxpayers
money. Over the last year Cllrs Michael's, Haley and Elliot have work extremely
hard as our finance working group, often experiencing immense difficulties.
It is said both Cllr Lowe and Lucas wish to be considered for the positions of Mayor
and Deputy for 2016 - 2017 both have done it before and their conduct will not
gain my support, it is time for fresh blood to lead this council into a better future
and purpose.
Bullying to the extent carried out by the old guard over the years has no place
in a modern town council, this is 2016 not 1970!
Oakham Deputy Mayor Councillor Adam Lowe yesterday said he was unhappy that he had to sign off the first statement of accounts on behalf of the council, "because people knew there were mistakes"
No one forced Councillor Lowe to sign or even to offer his continued support as the chairman
produced another two statements both including an unlawful transaction, which has caused the
Mayor Cllr Alf Dewis to resign. I and another Councillor raised serious concerns about the
accounts at the first meeting before Cllr Lowe signed the statement which he now appears to have
regretted signing.
On the 29th June 2015 The Chairman of Oakham Town unlawfully excluded me from the meeting
after I attempted to raise my concerns about the 2014 - 2015 accounts. His actions were designed
in my opinion to cover up his unlawful conduct and was supported by a number of old members
and some new members. To be fair to them many times before this meeting Cllr Alf Dewis
had repeatedly referred to the accounts statement review carried out my Streets Accountants
as an Audit which it was not despite my request for it to be an audit.
After I was unlawfully excluded from the meeting members accepted the statement
of accounts locked in the Clerks office. The police attended after Cllr Adam Lowe threatened
me with violence if I attempted to join the unlawful meeting.
I sent a copy of my video recording of the meeting the Auditors Grant Thornton they give
a response. very different from that received from the Monitoring officer
Debbie Mogg. I raised a conduct complaint. Cllr Alf Dewis met with Debbie Mogg
who then decided Cllr Alf Dewis had no case to answer, once again proving the corrupt
relationship enjoyed between the old guard and Rutland County Council.
Grant Thornton Findings
1. Behaviour of Councillors at the meeting 29th June 2015
The standard of behaviour of elected members in public meetings is rightly an issue of
great concern to the electorate, Members should be aware of their responsibilities and
duties under the various codes of conduct that apply to holders of public office.
(Cllrs Lowe and Lucas and others ignored most of those codes on that day)
Further, it is in the interest of good governance that the dissenting or minority views
are allowed to be expressed.
The auditors go on to explain the extent they can or not comment on this matter
and suggest I seek redress as I see fit if I feel my rights as a Member of the council
have been constrained or ignored unjustly.
I did this and Rutland County Councils Monitoring officer corrupted by Cllr Alf
Dewis rejected my complaint.
Things are slowly improving at Oakham Town Council but the old guard don't
embrace changes for improvement. In particular Cllr Joyce Lucas and Cllr Stan
Stubbs. If Cllr Lowe remains I feel his conduct would change as he would
follow the majority, The saying is he blows in the wind. I feel he should resign due
to his past appalling support of the old guard.
The new members work very hard for change, change which often protect taxpayers
money. Over the last year Cllrs Michael's, Haley and Elliot have work extremely
hard as our finance working group, often experiencing immense difficulties.
It is said both Cllr Lowe and Lucas wish to be considered for the positions of Mayor
and Deputy for 2016 - 2017 both have done it before and their conduct will not
gain my support, it is time for fresh blood to lead this council into a better future
and purpose.
Bullying to the extent carried out by the old guard over the years has no place
in a modern town council, this is 2016 not 1970!
Monday, March 21, 2016
Oakham Mayor Resigns First Mayor To Resign Due To Unlawful Conduct Photo Video Tribute
Oakham Mayor Resigns
First Mayor To Resign Due To Unlawful Conduct
Photo Video Tribute
First Mayor To Resign Due To Unlawful Conduct
Photo Video Tribute
Monday, March 21, 2016
Cllr Alf Dewis Oakham Mayor Resigns Due to unlawful conduct revealed in Grant Thornton Audit Report
Cllr Alf Dewis Oakham Mayor Resigns Due to unlawful conduct
revealed in Grant Thornton Audit Report.
Ex Oakham Mayor Alf Dewis with his protective friend
Detective Inspector Johnny Monks Leicestershire.
The Mayor of Oakham today resigned with immediate effect.
Cllr Alf Dewis refers to unlawful conduct as a mistake and has reimbursed the council
a token sum of money minus VAT and auditing costs.
The unlawful expenditure occurred during the 2014 - 2015 financial year.
There are other similar financial anomalies for the current financial year.
The auditors are aware of these irregularities but I feel it would not be in the public
interest to object to these anomalous transactions bearing in mind thousands of pounds
that have already been spent on auditors and accountants fees.
I am pleased Mr Dewis has finally done the honorable thing and resigned and admitted
the error of his way in the face of incontrovertible evidence.
I shall not miss his destructive and controlling behaviour which both I and the town have
suffered since 2009
revealed in Grant Thornton Audit Report.
Ex Oakham Mayor Alf Dewis with his protective friend
Detective Inspector Johnny Monks Leicestershire.
The Mayor of Oakham today resigned with immediate effect.
Cllr Alf Dewis refers to unlawful conduct as a mistake and has reimbursed the council
a token sum of money minus VAT and auditing costs.
The unlawful expenditure occurred during the 2014 - 2015 financial year.
There are other similar financial anomalies for the current financial year.
The auditors are aware of these irregularities but I feel it would not be in the public
interest to object to these anomalous transactions bearing in mind thousands of pounds
that have already been spent on auditors and accountants fees.
I am pleased Mr Dewis has finally done the honorable thing and resigned and admitted
the error of his way in the face of incontrovertible evidence.
I shall not miss his destructive and controlling behaviour which both I and the town have
suffered since 2009
