Candidates for Rutland County Council and Melton Mowbray and Harborough Council May Local Elections.

Candidates for Rutland County Council and Melton Mowbray and Harborough Council May Local Elections.

Oakileaks has been given information relating to Rutland Melton and Harborough Candidates who will be representing the Conservatives at the May local elections.

The candidates were interviewed over a few magnums of wine at the Whipper-In, Oakham on the 14th January 2011. Courtesy of Natwest Bank

The meeting of the executive council included:

Frances Duchess of Rutland, Cllr Kenneth Bool (in the chair), Mr Dereck Kerr, Mr Nevil Whitehouse, Cllr Michael Rook, Mr James Lee,  Mrs Maureen Bool, Mrs Valerie Maderson, Mrs Annabelle Meek, Mrs Shiela Randall, Mr Terry Gooding, Cllr Byron Rhodes, Ms Mary-Anne Donovan, Mr Faud Hamez,  Mrs Chris Emmett, Mr James Lee, Cllr Edward Baines, Col Weir, Mrs Patsy Clifton, Mr David Beaty, Cllr Roger Begy, Mr Harry Westropp, Cllr Ron Marks.

Before the meeting commenced members of the Executive Council stood in remembrance and tribute to members who had recently died.

Mr Bernard Ludwig, Mrs Emma Thorn, Mrs Rita Holland, Mr Martin Burton and Patrons Mr Paul Dane, Mr John Lawrenson.


Mr Fraud Hamzeh resigned as Election Agent for the 5th May 2011 local election campaign.

Mrs Valerie Manderson is to combine the role of Election Agent and Political Deputy Chairman.

Mr Dereck Kerr  thanked the former treasurer Mr Whitehouse for his excellent  work and hand over and as a thank you The Chairman said Mr Whitehouse had agreed to use his professional skills in the maintenance of the Conservative Associations properties.

Cllr Roger Begy proposed the following candidates will represent the Conservatives at the Local Elections 5th May 2011, this was seconded by Cllr Michael Rook and Approved unamimously.

Harborough District Council

Candidate Mrs Patricia Chamberblain Seat Allocated Thurnby

Melton Borough Council

Candidate                                    Seat Allocated

Mr Shane Mousley      Melton Newport Ward

Mr Stuart Fotheringham  Asfordby Ward

Mr Tom Fizpatrick     Melton Newport Ward

Mr Mark Sheldon   Melton Egerton Ward


Rutland County Council

Mr Kenneth Bool
Mr Terry King
Mr Gene Plews
Capt Vijay Dighe
Mr Roger Begy
Mr Barrie Roper
Mr Edward Baines
Mr Peter Jones
Mrs Chris Emmett
Mrs Lucy Stephenson
Mr Allen Dean
Mrs Julie Emberton
Mr Chris Parsons
Mr  Lionel Cunnington
Miss Charlotte Jones
Mr Jonathan Munton
Mr William Cross
Mrs Joane Plews.

Mrs Donavan reported on fund-raising, she was very pleased with the little tea party held at Stapleford Park, with Bunny Guinness, the event raised £1,121.00

She said they were looking to a summer nosh up and knees up at MP Alan Duncans home.

She thanked the Oakham branch for the Italian event held at the Church Street Italian Restaurant, often frequented by local Tory Councillors a big favourite with Cllr Peter Jones.

No surprise this restaurant was awarded Oakham in Bloom prizes, for a few pots outside obstructing  the pavement.

Another blog is to following showing proof this local Tory bunch of drunken bullies are the verge bankruptcy.

Blatant misuse of blue badges Rutland Times Letter Oakham

Blatant misuse of blue badges

Published on Thu Feb 10 09:18:12 GMT 2011

Having been a resident of Oakham for the past nine years, I feel it is about time to put pen to paper about the blatant misuse of the blue disabled badge, with reference to disabled parking outside the Wilkinson store in Oakham.
Most days – especially Saturdays – vehicles displaying a blue disabled badge can be found “abandoned” on the double yellow lines on the junction/corner of John Street and New Street (as well as parking in the bus stop bays).
This is dangerous and illegal, as the vehicles are blocking a junction and creating an obstruction, especially to the buses turning left on to New Street. Though I do not have a problem with blue badge holders parking on double yellow lines where appropriate, the individuals who insist on parking in these positions are in breach of the Highway Code, paragraph 243: (examples) says: “Do not stop or park:
At or near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank stop;
Opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space.”
And the blue badge holders’ booklet, The Blue Badge scheme: rights and responsibilities in England, produced by the Department of Transport: Page 21 Safe and responsible parking, says:
“Do not park where it would endanger, inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians or other road users. Examples of dangerous or obstructive parking include the following, although there are others: Parking opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space;
Where it would hold up traffic, such as in narrow stretches of road or blocking vehicle entrances;
Where the kerb has been lowered or the road raised to help wheelchair users;”
There is also a cautionary notice: “The Blue Badge is not a licence to park anywhere. If you park where it would cause an obstruction or danger to other road users you could be fined or have your vehicle removed.”
Perhaps the individuals, who insist on parking on the junction/corner of John Street/New Street and in the bus stop bays, as well as our traffic wardens, are unaware of these regulations.
In which case, by printing this letter we might be able to educate them in the error of their ways and make this junction a safer place for both pedestrians and drivers of all vehicles.
G P Kent
Harrington Way,
Oakham

www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/letters

I agee with the letter writer the blue badge scheme is abused often here in Oakham, other road users and pedestrians are put at risk. I know you don't need to be immobile to claim a blue badge. This very clear here in Oakham I don't think I have seen one user take a wheel chair or stick from a car lately.
 To me and others it seems to be more convenience than anything else. Bank, shop, council meetings whatever.

The writer mentions Wilkinson, that reminds me of the former Councillor Jan Fillingham, when she served as a Councillor claimed a residents permit to park near the store. After this was pointed out she used a blue badge.

Currently Oakham Town Councillor Maureen Dodds has a blue badge, attending meetings she often ignores parking bays not far from the council office and parks up the road on double yellow lines? After the meetings she drives around the corner and parks on the double yellow lines outside the pub and knocks back a few shorts and staggers back to her car. The Blue Badge seems to have become a badge of convenience here in Oakham.

Rutland County Council, South Holland District Council and South Kesteven District Council are carrying out research about local housing choices.

Local residents, landlords and housing developers are being asked about the housing choices currently on offer, and what might be available in the future.

They would like to know what you look for in housing (rented or mortgaged) as well as problems you have accessing housing. This survey is your chance to have a say.

Any information you give will remain confidential, and all questions are optional.

If you would like to know more about the research project, please contact Rutland Housing Strategy and

Enabling Manager, Heather Violet on 01572 722 577.

Please submit your answers by 28th February 2011.

PROPOSED REDUCTION OF OPERATING HOURS IN OAKHAM LIBRARY Rutland County Councils Begging Letter

PROPOSED REDUCTION OF OPERATING HOURS IN OAKHAM
LIBRARY

Oakham Town Council has received a begging letter from Rutland County Council!

Oakham Town Council will consider a begging letter from Rutland County Council and to decide whether the
Council wishes to provide funding, at this Wednesday's meeting.

I am guessing Rutland County Council has spotted, The Town Council has money to waste on cosmetic improvemnts such as removing good solid benches and replacing them with new ones without tendering.