Cllr Jane Woodcock, New Oakham Mayor, Cllr Alf Dewis, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Adam Lowe, Former Mayor, Photographs

Cllr Jane Woodcock, New Oakham Mayor, Cllr Alf Dewis, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Adam Lowe, Former Mayor, Photographs



Former Mayor Adam Lowe and The new Mayor and Chairman
of Oakham Town Council Cllr Jayne Woodcock.



The new Mayor presents a past Mayors badge to Cllr Adam Lowe
in a old box loaned by Cllr Joyce Lucas.



Oakham Mayor with her new deputy Cllr Alf Dewis
not red with his normal anger, he had just returned
from holiday.


Video of the legal process of appointing a Mayor of Oakham

Cllr Adam Lowe Deputy Mayor said "there are many on the council who would be pleased to see the back of the Mayor Cllr Alf Dewis."

At the weekend Cllr Adam Lowe Deputy Mayor of Oakham Town Council said "there are many on the council who would be pleased to see the back of Oakham Mayor Cllr Alf Dewis."

He also said "there is likely to be a mass exodus at the next elections" but added "but not by those you would want to go"

I also mentioned the further changes Cllr Dewis is proposing to employee's terms and conditions. This is seems to be a frequent event since Mr Dewis became a councillor.

Despite my personal views about the over paid Clerk, it is not acceptable to keep forcing these regular changes upon the staff.

I asked Cllr Lowe if he would accept this from his employer, he responded "No" So I question why is he
supporting this?

Also at this weeks Council meeting it is to be a proposed a working group is set up and to carry out many of the clerks responsibilities as financial officer.

The local government act strongly advises Councillors should not involve themselves with financial work like this where it can be helped.

Will the clerk be taking a pay cut I doubt it.

I imagine the same guidance would be given to councillors regarding legal matters surrounding employment.

It's clear to me Cllr Dewis is not as competent as he would claim, if he was there would not be continual amendments.

One could say his mistake of forgetting to include in advertising or consult with retailers until the last moment about a event to support them, was not a costly mistake.

But a mistake regarding the terms and conditions of employment of the few council staff could be very costly to the tax payer.

I would like to think members will wake up and pass the documents to a employment solicitor as a safeguard.

Oakham Town Council, Deputy Mayor, Interviewed by Leicestershire Police

Oakham Town Council, Deputy Mayor, Interviewed by Leicestershire Police today.


Police interviewed Cllr Charles Haworth about his disgraceful behaviour 
in Tesco Oakham last Sunday.


The towns Deputy Mayor used foul language in the presence of many families shopping.



Leicestershire Constabulary Press Release:

Police appeal following Oakham altercation

Police are appealing for information following the report of an altercation inside a shop in Oakham at the weekend.
The incident happened at approximately 2.50pm on Sunday afternoon (October 16), when two men became involved in an argument in the shop, Tesco, in South Street.
No-one was injured during the incident.
PC Joe Lloyd, the investigating officer, is appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
PC Lloyd said: “The incident happened on a Sunday afternoon, a time when the shop can get quite busy. If you were in the shop and can remember the incident then please call us and help us with our enquiries.
“One of the men involved was quite distressed by the altercation and so I would encourage anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1312 Joe Lloyd on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1312. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.
Issued on 18/10/11 at 15:50
Crime reference number: LR/01000/11-3

Councillor Charles Haworth, New Deputy Mayor of Oakham Town Council Photographs

Councillor Charles Haworth, New Deputy Mayor of Oakham Town Council

 Councillor Charles Haworth was nominated for the role of Deputy Mayor and Chairman of Oakham Town Council by controversial  Councillor Martin Brookes and duly elected by members to serve for one year.

The Mayor Councillor Joyce Lucas placed the chain of office around his neck.