Cllr Alf Dewis, Oakham Mayor, Sainsbury's Planning, Rutland Times, Letters

Another letter in the Rutland Times this week from our unelected Mayor
and Town Councillor Alf Dewis regarding Sainsbury

He keeps turning to the paper and radio and claims to speak for all
Town Councillors.

I like the reporter from the Rutland Times sat in at the meeting and reported
more than one reason why the Town Council rejected the application.

He keeps harping on about traffic issues as if that was just one reason for the
rejection.

The town Council does not represent the people of Oakham as he claims
in his letter it represents itself and a few of the respectful old guard. (thugs)

The Sainsbury decision has upset them.

Like the leader of Rutland County Council, Cllr Dewis is very good at
getting his friends to write letters of support for him. All pretending to
be independent members of our community. For example last weeks
letter of support came from Carol Beech the wife of former Mayor
Paul Beech who has just been fined £80 for his dignified conduct on
Remembrance Sunday.

The Rutland Times suffers from loss of readers due to the endless
contributions from this mob.

I wonder what the Mayor means when he invites someone to attend
all the meetings who is interested in the town and to listen to the debate.

I attend every meeting, as for debate the council does not know the
meaning of debate. If they do then that is conducted behind closed
doors in what they call a pre meeting briefing.

I spoke this week to members of the public asking if they read the local
paper, they all replied no, because it appears to provide sole entertainment
to those connected to the council, it was also interesting to hear people still
thinking the town and county council are one of the same.

People said they are fed up with their letters and press releases and
like me they want to see real news content and not turn every one
of the few pages to see a contributions or connections to the councils.

Oakham Mayor Alf Dewis, Digs Deeper, Sainsbury's Planning, Rutland Radio News

A final decision on whether Sainsburys builds a new store in Oakham could depend on its proposals on traffic management says Oakham Mayor Cllr Dewis on Rutland Radio News.

Sainsburys are being told Oakham Town Council could support its plans for a new store if traffic management issues are ironed out. Its a bit late for that they have vote against.

The Town Council has recommended proposals to build on the old Rutland college site be turned down.

Rutland County Council has the final say on the matter.

Oakham Mayor Alf Dewis digs his hole deeper on Rutland Radio News, he and all members of
Oakham Town Council voted against public opinion.

Fortunately the Town Council is a weak and pathetic body and I am sure Rutland County Council take little notice of their decisions. Cllr Adam Lowe Deputy Mayor and chairman of planning at the Town Council said members don't comment on plans because it is felt Rutland County Council ignore them.i say that is pathetic and question why we have a Town Council if it has become that week when it comes to influencing what goes on in and around our town.

Cllr Dewis says the council is not against Sainsbury trading in Oakham, so why did every member vote
against the application. Why did they not consult with Sainsbury before the application was presented? Cllrs said it is not their job to influence Sainsbury's plans. So what is their job? Surely it is a town councils role to ensure the best outcome for residents? And not just pop up on the Radio when
you realise you have upset the old guard.

I sat in at the first meeting when the plans were discussed, many members discussed how it would personally effect them. when it came to second meeting and the vote, the majority voted based on there personal opinions. Cllr Lucas who says she never looks at my blog insisted she had spoken to numerous ward residents and unlike her first comments, her vote was not based on personal thoughts. If only she was speaking the truth.

No members of the public attended either meeting to speak for or against the application so it does not surprise me. it went the way it did.

Of course some of the public and the old guard who hate Tesco are now angry with the town council, It is about time the council woke up and saw what the general public think of them.

As for Cllr Dewis the local business voted by not attending your Oakham Town Partnership breakfast meeting. That should send you a clear message, you and your fellow councillors are not as popular
as you like to think you are...

If you are for or against the application and want your say you can do that by contacting Rutland County Council who will tell you how you can get your voice heard. There are strict time limits so don't leave it to late.

http://www.rutland.gov.uk/