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.