This morning the post man delivered another letter from Rutland County Council.
Detailing a further 7 complaints made by Oakham Town Councillors and former Councillors.
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All 7 Decision Notices in the following.
This case taken together with other assessed cases involving many members of Oakham Town Council indicates an inter-relationship of cases so serious or complex that they can not be handled locally;................
There is substantial governance dysfunction in the authority.
All 7 complaint have been referred to Standards for England I wonder how Rutland County Council will be able to afford the bill next year.
The Standards Committee at Rutland County need a kick up the backside they referred complaints made about me by Doris Cook before I signed my acceptance papers.
As for that I am now pleased The Town Clerk and Cllr Sharon deliberately delayed this process.
Complaint 1
Made by ex Cllr Jim Harrsion acting on hearsay.
'Councilor* Brookes was arrested (on 6th May 2010) for allegedly causing criminal damage to Council property and displaying offensive images in a public place. If prove, the complainant considered the conduct brought the Council in disrepute.' (*Councilor as spelt by Rutland District Council)
Well done Jim for getting the complaint in early and preempting the possible outcome, It's a great shame I took your word and withdrew my complaints made against you, after I accepted your false apology
.
I was wondering if you still think Rutland County Council are bullies and continue to bully Oakham Town Council? A comment you refused to retract and repeated at a council meeting. Rather a strong statement to come from the mouth of a bully.
Complaint 2 is the same as Jim's best friend Ex Cllrs Paul Beech. He should have made a joint complaint with Jim that would have save around £10,000 of tax payers money.
Complaint 3 is also the same made by Councillors Sharon Spencer, Mark Woodcock, Jan Fillingham, Maureen Dodds, Alf Dewis, Charles Haworth, Alan Walters and George Swiffin. Now why did the Town Clerk Richard not also sign the letter of complaint.
Would have been nice to see the man responsible for the substantial governance dysfunction of the authority included.
Complaint number 4.
This surprises me ex Cllr Jim Harrsion can not see what is wrong with including a photograph of young boys (Oakham School Boys Team members of Royce Rangers Football Club ) in his blog that he started to make false accusations suggesting I was a risk to children. He approved comments from his friends suggesting the same. If I was a parent of one of those boys I would not want my sons associated with his blog. It would seem Oakham School and Royce Rangers support Jim's behaviour.
http://jimsteabreak.blogspot.com/
Jim's bullying was supported by a local Taxi firm Berridges who used Twitter to ask many local important people to support Jim Harrison.
Summary of complaint.
On 12th June 2010, Councillor Brookes sent separate emails to the Chairman of Royce Rangers football club and the Oakham School in which he drew their attention to photographs of young boys included in the complainant's Internet blog. The emails included derogatory remark about the complainant, who considered that they formed part of a train of conduct by Councillor Brookes which threatened the complainant's livelihood as a professional photographer.
Come of it Jim* you have the monopoly locally with JP you forgot to mention I also wrote to them. Does you consent form give you consent to publish the boys on your personal blog I suggest if you did get one signed by the parents it only gave you permission to use the image in the press.
*For those wondering why I address Mr Harrison as Jim. He shouted at me at a cycle event I am Jim! before this I had always addressed him as Mr Harrison out of respect, now I have learnt respect is earned.
Complaint 5
Cllr Joyce Lucas complains about me sending email's to her after she called me a paedophile in public.
'Following the asking of a question at a Council meeting on 23rd June 2010 by a member of the public (Helen Pender, Helen Patey Cassandra Patey who knows what name was being used that evening?)
which included an accusation that the complainant had described Councillor Brookes as a paedophile, Councillor Brookes had sent many emails to the complainant about the matter in which he made accusing an critical comments and urged her to resign her seat on the council.
Further, on 24th June 2010 Councillor Brookes had telephoned the complainant and asked he repeatedly to resign her seat.
I telephoned once from the council office. I still believe she should resign, It would be childish for me to agree with the young people description of her but it is not as offensive as her description of me in her ward she often berates, they call her a witch.
I don't think she is that evil, as members of the public suggested after the Tesco meeting she has lost her marbles.
Complaint 6
From Cllr Alf Dewis relates to the staffing committee held at Oakham Town Council with out correct notice relating to the clerk allegation that I was bullying him.
I attended as a member of the public and Cllr Dewis arranged for the police to remove me from the meeting.
As I departed I called him an "ares hole" that is how I like to describe a man who has assaulted me and obstructed me (sorry I forgot the police took no action against Dewis because he said I may have walked into his hand) Oakham Town Council have still not not published the minutes. Oakham Town Council forgot all complaints about Councillor have to be referred to standards Cllrs do not have powers to deal with complaints concerning other councillors.
Complaint 7
Also from Cllr Dewis
'in his internet blog posted on 31st May 2010, Councillor Brookes included derogatory statements and insinuations concerning the complainant and his daughter, albeit allegedly by reference to statements made to him by a third party.
The posting followed previous false accusations made by Councillor Brookes about the complainant.'
Keeping it short this followed the meeting held by Cllrs Joyce Lucas and Dewis after my birthday celebrations.
Cllrs were homophobic and suggested celebrating my birthday in two gay Leicester venues The Rainbow Dove and Dover Castle brought the council in disrepute.
Publishing photographs of the even and including a transgender person in the set did the same.
It is a great pity they are so bigoted.
The photo was of a drag artist.
After this event Gordon Sheasby Contacted me to and said he did not understand why Dewis was homophobic maybe it was because he had become bitter because his daughter had started drinking from the **** *** and I published this comment.
It is also a pity Oakham Town Councillors don't complain about real issues such as the Councillor getting so drunk at a Conservative Ladies charity curry night at Angels, she had to be carried out, the owner said he has a photograph on his mobile phone.
Looking back most of my troubles started because of me complaining about their drunken behaviour, they blame me for her illness of cancer no one one can even say when she was ill different dates have been given and she said her self she had been cured earlier this year. I don't accept blame for this as stated in Mr Harrisons resignation letter . Her bullies and thugs should support her in other ways, ask her how she lost her job? she told them she was ill they came to visit her and she was drunk!
As a token gesture Rutland County District Council has referred one of my complaints I made against Councillor Joyce Lucas. They know the person she spoke to won't give a statement. I don't blame them they don't want there lives disrupted by these dim and malicious people.
I trust this person and still say Cllr Joyce Lucas should go!
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Boston Stump at Boston Port Lincolnshire
Today I visited Boston in Lincolnshire.
It Rained
More photographs to follow
Friday, July 30, 2010
A Festival of Friel: Molly Sweeny / Translations at CURVE things to do in around Oakham
Curve Leicester
Thursday 4th November - Sat 4th December
http://www.curveonline.co.uk/
A Festival of Friel: Molly Sweeny / Translations at CURVE
Two stunning Curve Productions Brian Friel's eloquent masterpiece, TRANSLATIONS and the deeply moving and beautiful story of MOLLY SWEENEY will run in repertoire in the Studio at Curve this autumn. One of the world's greatest contemporary playwrights, Brian Friel has enjoyed award-winning success in London and New York, with worldwide hit productions of many of his plays including DANCING AT LUGHNASA.
TRANSLATIONS takes place in beautiful, rural Donegal, Ireland in 1830. The English rulers are set on changing the language and place names of a long Gaelic tradition. Will mutual understanding eventually transcend language in this dangerous clash of cultures and tangled affair of passion and love?
MOLLY SWEENEY is the multi award-winning story of Molly. Blind for many years, Molly is relishing her independence until the arrival of a 'miracle' doctor and a misguided new husband whose enthusiasm threatens her very survival. This beautifully intense piece, based on Oliver Sack's, TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE, takes us with Molly on her dramatic and emotional journey from darkness to light.
Thursday 4th November - Sat 4th December
http://www.curveonline.co.uk/
A Festival of Friel: Molly Sweeny / Translations at CURVE
Two stunning Curve Productions Brian Friel's eloquent masterpiece, TRANSLATIONS and the deeply moving and beautiful story of MOLLY SWEENEY will run in repertoire in the Studio at Curve this autumn. One of the world's greatest contemporary playwrights, Brian Friel has enjoyed award-winning success in London and New York, with worldwide hit productions of many of his plays including DANCING AT LUGHNASA.
TRANSLATIONS takes place in beautiful, rural Donegal, Ireland in 1830. The English rulers are set on changing the language and place names of a long Gaelic tradition. Will mutual understanding eventually transcend language in this dangerous clash of cultures and tangled affair of passion and love?
MOLLY SWEENEY is the multi award-winning story of Molly. Blind for many years, Molly is relishing her independence until the arrival of a 'miracle' doctor and a misguided new husband whose enthusiasm threatens her very survival. This beautifully intense piece, based on Oliver Sack's, TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE, takes us with Molly on her dramatic and emotional journey from darkness to light.
Stuart Lee Curve Leicester things to do in and around Oakham
Stuart Lee
Curve Leicester
Sunday 17th October
Vegetable Stew
"He's the most exciting comedian in
the country bar none" **** The Times
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Fusion Catmose Arts
Image via WikipediaCatmose College
Cold Overton Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6NU
24 July - 28 August 2010
Design Factory is proud to present 'Fusion'
the latest in a series of exhibitions that
show cases 17 selected Designer / Maker
and Associate members from the
East Midlands.
Meet the artists every Saturday and everyday
during the last two weeks of August.
Open:
Sat 10 - 4 pm
Mon - Thur 10 - 5 pm & Fri 10 - 12 pm
Free admission
Friday, July 23, 2010
Rutland Artist Ian Calder Supports African Appeal
Rutland Artist and Teacher at HMP Stocken Ian Calder has given an oil painting to be to raise money for an African Charity.
http://www.everyonecounts.co.za/
Rutland Radio v Gaydar Radio
Image via WikipediaWhat has Lincs FM done to Rutland Radio?
Are they trying to kill it off before the switch over to DAB?
The small play list of music from the 50's 60's 70's so tired
Can I suggest an alternative Gaydar Radio online and DAB (not in Rutland) and SKY
Debbie and Neil at Breakfast so tasty! lively cheerful and music to get anyone up in the morning.
Showing my age it has memories of The Big Breakfast Show that was on C4
Neil and Debbie At Breakfast
The best music, gossip, celebrity interviews and fabulous competitions.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Oakham Town Council Meeting 21st July 2010
Oakham Town Council Meeting 21st July 2010 Planning and General Purpose Committee.
This meeting was proceeded by a private meeting with Sainsbury.
The Town Council will be considering Sainbury's planning application
at the next planning meeting 5th August 2010.
Tonight's meeting started late.
The Town Clerk and his assistant were present.
4 members of the public were also present.
As previously mentioned the meeting started late after Cllr Joyce Lucas bashed her hammer for order.
Apologies- went on as each members apology was proposed seconded and accepted.
There were no Councillor's Questions accept at this point the Chair Cllr Lucas turned to the Clerk and asked if she was doing things ok?
Members reports
Cllr Alf Dewis provided members with a report of his findings relating to RAF Cottesmore.
Economic Impact Assessment of RAF Cottesmore (EIA)
The (EIA) report by SQWconsulting, which highlighted a number of areas of concern,
was considered by Rutland County Council Cabinet on 6th July 2010.
Image by Getty Images via @daylife
The Government has started the Strategic Defence Review that will incorporate a
review of the future of RAF Cottesmore and is due to report in the Autumn. The
prospects for the bas will therefore be unknown until the Review is published.
The EIA estimates that the annual net Gross Value Added impact for Rutland, the
ability to retain money in the local economy, is approximately a negative £41m per
annum. It is thought that housing on the base will continue to be used for a period
after the published closure date (April 2013) as accommodation at RAF Wittering, i.e.
Air Traffic Control, for a period but there s no reason why the technical facilities
cannot remain at Cottesmore but be accessed via data link at Wittering.
Whilst the 1500 service peronnel will be posted to other service establishments and
some of the 859 staff employed by MOD and contractors, in high level occupations,
may be redeployed within the government service and contracting companies but
these represent a small percentage. There remains a core of civilian staff working in
administration, manual, semi and unskilled posts that may be made redundant. Not
all of these people live in Oakham or Rutland but there will be a knock on effect on
the local economy. It appears a large number of service personnel will transfer to
RAF Wittering but may continue to live at Cottesmore for a time. It is expected that
once that occurs there is a greater likelihood that those people will shop in the
Stamford/Peterborough area rather than return to Oakham/Rutland. The net GVA is
likely to be in the order of £31-£36m per annum whilst the accommodation at
Cottesmore is used.
There appears to be four headline options at the present time.
Option 1: Continue to utilise part of the site as housing for personnel based at
Wittering and other local military bases: the remainder to be mothballed.
Option 2: Vacate the site entirely, but mothball it for it for possible future use in
several years time.
Option 3: Relocate it for other military use (possibly Army)
Option 4: Sell the site, perhaps with a view to partial future development
rather than reverting to agricultural use.
The view of the cabinet was that they supported the continued use of the base as a
military establishment or as a forum of development that would continue to benefit the
local area and the County but were totally against the mothballing of the site. A
clearer picture will emerge once the Strategic Defence Review is complete.
Alf Dewis 18th July 2010
This was followed by the clerk report and interrupted by Cllr Charles Haworth who now has a passion to preserve the historic nature of the Towns Bandstand, I am not sure why he would be worried about
the addition of a numeral being added the plaque, not as drastic as his past suggestion the roof should be removed.
The Clerk requested Volunteers to host this Sunday's band in Cutts Cloome thinking Cllr Dewis offered his services.
Notices of Vacancy in Oakham North West Ward.
The Clerk mentioned notices of the vacancy caused by the resignation of Martin Brookes were posted in the Council's Notice boards today. 10 signatures from electors are required calling for an election. The Ward has until 9th August to do this or the Council will apply to co-opt. If an election is called it expected to be held on 7th October 2010.
The clerk reported on planning issues,
A list of applications accepted by RCC was given and two refusal were notified:
FUL/2010/0329-Second storey extension over garage at 4 Kennedy Close.
FUL/2010/0496-Construction of two storey dwelling at 98 Burley Road
Notification was given of a planning Appeal:
A Copy of the appeal relating to Jinky's at 14-16 Melton Road is available, In summary, the
appeal by the proprietor against a number of conditions imposed by the Planning Authority was
partially upheld, Revised conditions relating to the locking of a gate to the rear, the use of the
garden area, amplified music and the opening hours have now been stipulated by the Planning
Inspector in his formal decision.
The Clerk will be on leave 26th, 27th & 30th July
Various planning applications were consider and all accepted.
The meeting was closed by the Chairman Cllr Lucas "the meeting is now closed whatever the time is now"
Councillor were also reminded they must disclose membership of a political party in the members register
This meeting was proceeded by a private meeting with Sainsbury.
The Town Council will be considering Sainbury's planning application
at the next planning meeting 5th August 2010.
Tonight's meeting started late.
The meeting was chaired by Cllr Joyce Lucas.
The following Councillors were present:
Cllr Maureen Dodds, thankfully is now recovered after her accident.
Cllr Alan Walters , pointing out his RED tie I can't imagine why?
Cllr Charles Haworth
Cllr Tor Clark
Cllr Alf Dewis
4 members of the public were also present.
As previously mentioned the meeting started late after Cllr Joyce Lucas bashed her hammer for order.
Apologies- went on as each members apology was proposed seconded and accepted.
according to Local Government Act 1972 Section 85(1)
No declarations of interest were declared by members
The Minutes from the previous meeting held on Wednesday 23rd June 2010 were approved and accepted by members.
There were no Councillor's Questions accept at this point the Chair Cllr Lucas turned to the Clerk and asked if she was doing things ok?
Members reports
Cllr Joyce Lucas & Cllr Alf Dewis both reported on a Rutland County Council Cabinet meeting they had attended. I found this annoying. When I was a Cllr I was told I could not report on Rutland County Council meetings because I was not an appointed rep of Oakham Town Council. As far as I am aware Oakham Town Council has no rep on Rutland County Councils Cabinet.
Cllr Alf Dewis provided members with a report of his findings relating to RAF Cottesmore.
Economic Impact Assessment of RAF Cottesmore (EIA)
The (EIA) report by SQWconsulting, which highlighted a number of areas of concern,
was considered by Rutland County Council Cabinet on 6th July 2010.
Image by Getty Images via @daylifereview of the future of RAF Cottesmore and is due to report in the Autumn. The
prospects for the bas will therefore be unknown until the Review is published.
The EIA estimates that the annual net Gross Value Added impact for Rutland, the
ability to retain money in the local economy, is approximately a negative £41m per
annum. It is thought that housing on the base will continue to be used for a period
after the published closure date (April 2013) as accommodation at RAF Wittering, i.e.
Air Traffic Control, for a period but there s no reason why the technical facilities
cannot remain at Cottesmore but be accessed via data link at Wittering.
Whilst the 1500 service peronnel will be posted to other service establishments and
some of the 859 staff employed by MOD and contractors, in high level occupations,
may be redeployed within the government service and contracting companies but
these represent a small percentage. There remains a core of civilian staff working in
administration, manual, semi and unskilled posts that may be made redundant. Not
all of these people live in Oakham or Rutland but there will be a knock on effect on
the local economy. It appears a large number of service personnel will transfer to
RAF Wittering but may continue to live at Cottesmore for a time. It is expected that
once that occurs there is a greater likelihood that those people will shop in the
Stamford/Peterborough area rather than return to Oakham/Rutland. The net GVA is
likely to be in the order of £31-£36m per annum whilst the accommodation at
Cottesmore is used.
There appears to be four headline options at the present time.
Option 1: Continue to utilise part of the site as housing for personnel based at
Wittering and other local military bases: the remainder to be mothballed.
Option 2: Vacate the site entirely, but mothball it for it for possible future use in
several years time.
Option 3: Relocate it for other military use (possibly Army)
Option 4: Sell the site, perhaps with a view to partial future development
rather than reverting to agricultural use.
The view of the cabinet was that they supported the continued use of the base as a
military establishment or as a forum of development that would continue to benefit the
local area and the County but were totally against the mothballing of the site. A
clearer picture will emerge once the Strategic Defence Review is complete.
Alf Dewis 18th July 2010
This was followed by the clerk report and interrupted by Cllr Charles Haworth who now has a passion to preserve the historic nature of the Towns Bandstand, I am not sure why he would be worried about
the addition of a numeral being added the plaque, not as drastic as his past suggestion the roof should be removed.
The Clerk requested Volunteers to host this Sunday's band in Cutts Cloome thinking Cllr Dewis offered his services.
Notices of Vacancy in Oakham North West Ward.
The Clerk mentioned notices of the vacancy caused by the resignation of Martin Brookes were posted in the Council's Notice boards today. 10 signatures from electors are required calling for an election. The Ward has until 9th August to do this or the Council will apply to co-opt. If an election is called it expected to be held on 7th October 2010.
The clerk reported on planning issues,
A list of applications accepted by RCC was given and two refusal were notified:
FUL/2010/0329-Second storey extension over garage at 4 Kennedy Close.
FUL/2010/0496-Construction of two storey dwelling at 98 Burley Road
Notification was given of a planning Appeal:
A Copy of the appeal relating to Jinky's at 14-16 Melton Road is available, In summary, the
appeal by the proprietor against a number of conditions imposed by the Planning Authority was
partially upheld, Revised conditions relating to the locking of a gate to the rear, the use of the
garden area, amplified music and the opening hours have now been stipulated by the Planning
Inspector in his formal decision.
The Clerk will be on leave 26th, 27th & 30th July
Various planning applications were consider and all accepted.
The meeting was closed by the Chairman Cllr Lucas "the meeting is now closed whatever the time is now"
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Equi Fest 2010 East Of England Show Ground Days out Rultand & Leicestershire
The Equestrain Extravaganza
at the
EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND
Free Entry for all
spectators of the show!
Equifest 2010 - 19th - 22nd August.
http://www.equifest.org.uk/
To view a video of last year's Equifest Show please follow this link to YouTube.
Click Here for Equi Fest 2009 Video on YouTube
New Wave TV for the video http://www.newwavetv.co.uk/
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Monday, July 19, 2010
Cllr Tor Clark Oakham Town Council
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Ex-editor returns to old patch as councillor
by Helen Lambourne
A former weekly newspaper editor found himself answering the questions after becoming a councillor for the area he used to cover.
Tor Clark, left, one-time editor of the Rutland and Stamford Mercury, was interviewed by his old paper after taking a seat on Oakham Town Council.
The journalism lecturer is also programme leader of the BA Hons Journalism course at De Montfort University's Leicester Centre for Journalism and hopes his inside knowledge of public affairs will benefit his students.Tor was co-opted to the seat by other town councillors after becoming involved in local affairs since leaving the paper, as a parent governor at his daughters' school.
I met Mr Tor Clerk and sat through his interview, nice confident man.
I have one question, why not sit in the public seats and observe?
A town councillor is meant to serve the public who reside in Oakham. Not once does Mr Tor Clark mention this.
He only goal and aim from reading this article is to glean information for the benefit of his Leicester students.
I am sorry to say this only adds to this already disfunctional council.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Rutland County Customer Services Notice
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Customer Services at Rutland County Council
will be closed on
Thursday (15th July) between 8.30am and Midday
due to essential training.
The council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Please Hold Your Call Is Important to us!
The Rutland County Council Customer Service Centre is open from 8.30am until 4.45pm Monday – Thursday and from 8.30am until 4.15pm on Friday.
The opening times for those with telephone enquiries are 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday – Thursday, and 8.30am – 4.30pm on Friday
In case of emergency on the morning of Thursday 15 July please call: 01858 821 077
It is my understanding Junior staff are to be taught how to make tea for the Senior staff.
And how not to read my blog, no thats a joke they can't read at work because the address has been blocked. I have always found the front line staff at RCC very helpful and have done all they can. First impressions are always important, in the case of the council the second stage should also be important and I don't think enough is done there, the planning department is the poorest performing department my own experience dealing with this department is the same as many other Rutland residents is very poor.
For example a resident asked me to assist in finding very simple piece information. 6 months on I am not a Councillor and never received a answer to the question, Eventually I found the answer through another source.
Another example a member of the public required a explanation of abbreviations used on a document response given was Possibly this is the answer. Training for planning please RCC.
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Thursday, July 08, 2010
Thank you
Thank you Mr *************
Hello Martin -
I understand and respect your decision. As you know, my motivation has been to try to find some way of restoring harmony. However, while your decision may well assist in doing just that, it certainly was not what I had in mind! What impresses me about Oakham Town Council is that EVERY MEMBER cares passionately about Oakham. As I sit through meetings on the public benches that impression is palpable. And Martin Brookes is no exception. I am saddened that your interest and enthusiasm can no longer be harnessed for the benefit of the town, along with that of the other members. While I feel saddened by today's news, I am none the less very mindful of the fact that the last six months have been difficult for you. Your brave decision will, I hope, give you some closure and constitute the beginning of happier times. Very best wishes.
Mr *********
Hello Martin -
I understand and respect your decision. As you know, my motivation has been to try to find some way of restoring harmony. However, while your decision may well assist in doing just that, it certainly was not what I had in mind! What impresses me about Oakham Town Council is that EVERY MEMBER cares passionately about Oakham. As I sit through meetings on the public benches that impression is palpable. And Martin Brookes is no exception. I am saddened that your interest and enthusiasm can no longer be harnessed for the benefit of the town, along with that of the other members. While I feel saddened by today's news, I am none the less very mindful of the fact that the last six months have been difficult for you. Your brave decision will, I hope, give you some closure and constitute the beginning of happier times. Very best wishes.
Mr *********
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
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
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Oakham Town Council meeting 7 July 2010 7:15pm
Oakham Town Council meeting 7 July 2010 7:15pm
Public welcome, Victoria Hall, High Street Oakham
Click Here To Visit Oakham Town Council Website
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Audit and Standing Orders Working Group Oakham Town Council
The Audit and Standing Orders Working Group first meeting will take place on Wednesday 14th July at 7pm in the council chamber.
Please note as this is a working group it is not open to the public.
Cllr Sharon Spencer
Cllr Alfred Dewis
Cllr Martin Brookes
Cllr Alan Walters
Town Clerk Richard White
(I know its not Richard I only have a photo of him at a event in shorts so I needed to fill the space here is Mr Graham Coles, Town Crier of Glastonbury)
All make up this group, it is believed a complete review of standing orders will take place.
The working group will then make recommendations to the full council.
It is hoped the new standing orders will be based on the National Associations of Local Councils (NALC) Model Standing Orders for Local Councils.
The Town Clerk has just completed a training course based on standing orders.
This weeks the council meeting will start at the later time of 7.15pm on Wednesday due to all councillors receiving training for one hour before. What it is to be a councillor is the theme.
Please note as this is a working group it is not open to the public.
Cllr Sharon Spencer
Cllr Alfred Dewis
Cllr Martin Brookes
Cllr Alan Walters
Town Clerk Richard White
(I know its not Richard I only have a photo of him at a event in shorts so I needed to fill the space here is Mr Graham Coles, Town Crier of Glastonbury)
All make up this group, it is believed a complete review of standing orders will take place.
The working group will then make recommendations to the full council.
It is hoped the new standing orders will be based on the National Associations of Local Councils (NALC) Model Standing Orders for Local Councils.
The Town Clerk has just completed a training course based on standing orders.
This weeks the council meeting will start at the later time of 7.15pm on Wednesday due to all councillors receiving training for one hour before. What it is to be a councillor is the theme.
Friday, July 02, 2010
Rutland Local Policing Unit
If you would like to meet you local Rutland Beat Officers this months details below:
> This is a message from Rutland Local Policing Unit>
The time and location of the beat surgeries in your area this month are >
Here you can talk to the officers who are responsible >
for patrolling your neighbourhood about what matters to you.>>
Oakham> July 22nd 2010, 2:00 to 4:00. pm>
Police Vehicle, Princess Avenue, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6PQ>>
Rutland North> Exton beat surgery>
July 2nd 2010, 2:30 to 5:30 pm>
Exton School, Exton, Rutland LE15 8AY>
Whissendine beat surgery>
July 3rd 2010, 1:00 to 3:00 pm>
Police vehicle, Main St, Whissendine, LE157ES>>
Rutland South> Manton Beat Surgery>
July 2nd 2010, 4:00 to 6:00 pm>
Police Vehicle, The Green, Manton, Rutland>
NHW Meeting, Seaton> July 9th 2010, 19:30 to 20:40.> The Village Hall, Seaton, Rutland>>
Uppingham> July 10th 2010, 10:00 to 12:00. am> Police vehicle, Ayston Rd layby, Uppingham, Rutland LE159RL> And on> July 17th 2010, 11:00 to 1:00 pm> The Police Vehicle will be at the Church of England Primary School, > Belgrave Road, Uppingham LE15 9RT, for the Spire Homes Tenants' Fun Day>>
All information is available on the police website: http://www.leics.police.uk/ >>>> **********>>
Internet email is not to be treated as a secure means of communication.>> Leicestershire Constabulary monitors all internet email activity and > content.>> This communication is intended for the addressee(s) only. Please notify > the sender if received in error. Unauthorised use or disclosure of the > content may be unlawful. Opinions expressed in this document may not be > official policy.>>
Thank you for your co-operation.>> © Leicestershire Constabulary
> This is a message from Rutland Local Policing Unit>
The time and location of the beat surgeries in your area this month are >
Here you can talk to the officers who are responsible >
for patrolling your neighbourhood about what matters to you.>>
Oakham> July 22nd 2010, 2:00 to 4:00. pm>
Police Vehicle, Princess Avenue, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6PQ>>
Rutland North> Exton beat surgery>
July 2nd 2010, 2:30 to 5:30 pm>
Exton School, Exton, Rutland LE15 8AY>
Whissendine beat surgery>
July 3rd 2010, 1:00 to 3:00 pm>
Police vehicle, Main St, Whissendine, LE157ES>>
Rutland South> Manton Beat Surgery>
July 2nd 2010, 4:00 to 6:00 pm>
Police Vehicle, The Green, Manton, Rutland>
NHW Meeting, Seaton> July 9th 2010, 19:30 to 20:40.> The Village Hall, Seaton, Rutland>>
Uppingham> July 10th 2010, 10:00 to 12:00. am> Police vehicle, Ayston Rd layby, Uppingham, Rutland LE159RL> And on> July 17th 2010, 11:00 to 1:00 pm> The Police Vehicle will be at the Church of England Primary School, > Belgrave Road, Uppingham LE15 9RT, for the Spire Homes Tenants' Fun Day>>
All information is available on the police website: http://www.leics.police.uk/ >>>> **********>>
Internet email is not to be treated as a secure means of communication.>> Leicestershire Constabulary monitors all internet email activity and > content.>> This communication is intended for the addressee(s) only. Please notify > the sender if received in error. Unauthorised use or disclosure of the > content may be unlawful. Opinions expressed in this document may not be > official policy.>>
Thank you for your co-operation.>> © Leicestershire Constabulary
Rutland's dog warden issues hot weather warning
As the warm weather continues - dog owners in the Rutland area are being urged to not leave their pets in the car. Rutland County Council's dog warden - Barry Briggs has already received a number of calls.
On two occasions he's had to call police to help him remove dogs from vehicles.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Rutland Census 2011
The office for National Statistics (ONS)
who run the census in
England and Wales
are encouraging people
to take part in the next Census
Sunday 27th March 2011
The Census is an important document, which
estimates the population for an area, which
in turn determines the funding that local authorities
receive to fund services
The last census achieved an excellent
response rate of 94%
however some communities recorded very low
response rates, which had a potentially adverse
effect on funding
For more information about the census please visit
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
One way in Oakham high street going to council cabinet on Tuesday!!!!!
Rutland County Council Document
Cllr Walters would like you ideas and views
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