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Friday, December 09, 2016
Oakham Jobs 9th December 2016
Oakham Jobs 9th December 2016
Oakham Mayor Adam Lowe Decides Grant Thornton's External Audit Report is no longer a report
Oakham Mayor Adam Lowe Decides Grant Thornton's External Audit Report is no longer a report
For over nine months now I have been asking Oakham Town Council to consider the 2015 - 2016
Audit Report and the internal audit report.
At next weeks meeting we are being asked to note the internal audit report.
Depsite advice from Grant Thorton's that internal and external audit reports should considered by council and we should make recommendations when we recieve them. It appears either our Mayor is stupid or does not read the reports that residents pay for. We should not just note them.
Unbleilable he has now decided the external audit report is no longer a report, although in his
email below he contradicts this by refering to both as reports.
I raised my concern and frustration about this simple task and was asked if I had a life?
Yes I do and part of that life is being a town councillor who wants us to follow procedures and
advice correctly.
In another email the Mayor attacks me by saying I am the problem, I think those reading his
email can make up their own mind, I certainly know who are the problem at Oakham Town
Council and that is not me.
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 at 2:32 PM
From: "Adam Lowe"
To: "Martin Brookes"
Cc: MJHaley, "Richard Haynes" , "Stan Stubbs" , "Vince Howard" , lucashackgreen , "Malcolm Plumb" , "Allison Greaves" , "Sally Anne Wadsworth" , "Peter Ind"
Subject: Re: Agenda
Martin
The audit report's from the Council internal auditor comes to Council when the Clerk presents it, there is not a timescale where the Clerk has operated outside of the procedural remit, if there is can you produce this please.
My understanding is the external audit is not strictly speaking a 'report' so I am unclear what the problem is.
As regards the 'letter' from Lee, this may be covered in my report as it is more of update and helps to clarify Team Ministry decisions, as such did not warrant being an agenda item.
Regards
Adam Lowe
In this email the Mayor also refers to a letter sent from our local vicar at All Saints Church
Oakham intended for all Councillors to read, but the council has decided we cant see it
even though The Rev Lee Dequani has said we can.
The Mayor decided it would be read out during an exempt item because the Vicar did not
want his letting published. I spoke to the Mayor and suggested it might not be good thing
to make this an agenda item. It would appear others have agreed with this.
What I annoys me is this is not the first time a member of the public has written to
all Councillors and we have not been given the letter.
We have no website so our contact details are not easily available to the public.
The Mayor and his deputy have no more powers than any other member and they
should stop running the council in the way they want. It should be run by us all so if
some one sends me a letter it should be given to me.
For over nine months now I have been asking Oakham Town Council to consider the 2015 - 2016
Audit Report and the internal audit report.
At next weeks meeting we are being asked to note the internal audit report.
Depsite advice from Grant Thorton's that internal and external audit reports should considered by council and we should make recommendations when we recieve them. It appears either our Mayor is stupid or does not read the reports that residents pay for. We should not just note them.
Unbleilable he has now decided the external audit report is no longer a report, although in his
email below he contradicts this by refering to both as reports.
I raised my concern and frustration about this simple task and was asked if I had a life?
Yes I do and part of that life is being a town councillor who wants us to follow procedures and
advice correctly.
In another email the Mayor attacks me by saying I am the problem, I think those reading his
email can make up their own mind, I certainly know who are the problem at Oakham Town
Council and that is not me.
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 at 2:32 PM
From: "Adam Lowe"
To: "Martin Brookes"
Cc: MJHaley
Subject: Re: Agenda
Martin
The audit report's from the Council internal auditor comes to Council when the Clerk presents it, there is not a timescale where the Clerk has operated outside of the procedural remit, if there is can you produce this please.
My understanding is the external audit is not strictly speaking a 'report' so I am unclear what the problem is.
As regards the 'letter' from Lee, this may be covered in my report as it is more of update and helps to clarify Team Ministry decisions, as such did not warrant being an agenda item.
Regards
Adam Lowe
In this email the Mayor also refers to a letter sent from our local vicar at All Saints Church
Oakham intended for all Councillors to read, but the council has decided we cant see it
even though The Rev Lee Dequani has said we can.
The Mayor decided it would be read out during an exempt item because the Vicar did not
want his letting published. I spoke to the Mayor and suggested it might not be good thing
to make this an agenda item. It would appear others have agreed with this.
What I annoys me is this is not the first time a member of the public has written to
all Councillors and we have not been given the letter.
We have no website so our contact details are not easily available to the public.
The Mayor and his deputy have no more powers than any other member and they
should stop running the council in the way they want. It should be run by us all so if
some one sends me a letter it should be given to me.
Thursday, December 08, 2016
Oakham Town Council Budget Proposals Youth Services and Rutland Citizens Advice
Dear Allison
Please can you print the following for me for the meeting on 14th December 2016. Because I don't own a printer
and we are not permitted to have our laptops at the council table due to there recording functions.
I have spoken to both Rutland County Council and Citizens Advice Rutland and
the result is these are my two budget proposals, I intend to ask the council to consider.
Thank you from
Martin Brookes OSE Cllr
Budget Proposal 1
Youth Services
"That a figure of £12k (or such other amount as the Council considers appropriate) is set aside in a ring fenced reserve to be expended on an acceptable bid to provide a group youth facility for young persons in school years 7, 8, and 9 on a weekly basis for 50 weeks in a 12 month period"
BACKGROUND:
Young persons in Oakham who are in years 10 and upwards are able to visit a group youth facility in Oakham on a weekly basis.
No such provision currently exists for year groups 7, 8, and 9, and they are not allowed to share the older group event due to the excessive age range.
There is wide belief that young persons benefit from meeting in a safe, facilitated setting in which they can develop skills needed for later life, and learn vital protective behaviours at what can be a difficult and sometimes vulnerable time in their lives.
There is no specific statutory duty for the first tier authority to provide such group settings, and none is provided for this age group but it is hoped this can be achieved through the voluntary and possibly faith sectors with input and assistance from other organisations which might include the Town Council.
This is a request to set aside funds in a ring fenced reserve while a full working model is developed, at which stage a formal decision to commit to spend might be made following due diligence. The motion does not commit the council to any spend.
It is envisaged that group would be allowed to use existing premises, and that attendees would be entitled to access formal or informal one-to-one mentoring from staff provided and paid for by the first tier authority (as this is their responsibility requiring formal training, safeguarding assessments and recording).
FOOTNOTE:
It is difficult to prove the value of youth services positively, however it is more clear when a gap appears in the provision, and it is suggested recent issues around the Bus Station and similar locations indicate that further intervention is required to help young people make the right decisions to maximise their whole-life potential.
Budget Proposal 2
That a figure of £7,000 is set aside to contribute towards the funding of Rutland Citizens Advice for the financial year 2017 - 2018
Please can you print the following for me for the meeting on 14th December 2016. Because I don't own a printer
and we are not permitted to have our laptops at the council table due to there recording functions.
I have spoken to both Rutland County Council and Citizens Advice Rutland and
the result is these are my two budget proposals, I intend to ask the council to consider.
Thank you from
Martin Brookes OSE Cllr
Budget Proposal 1
Youth Services
"That a figure of £12k (or such other amount as the Council considers appropriate) is set aside in a ring fenced reserve to be expended on an acceptable bid to provide a group youth facility for young persons in school years 7, 8, and 9 on a weekly basis for 50 weeks in a 12 month period"
BACKGROUND:
Young persons in Oakham who are in years 10 and upwards are able to visit a group youth facility in Oakham on a weekly basis.
No such provision currently exists for year groups 7, 8, and 9, and they are not allowed to share the older group event due to the excessive age range.
There is wide belief that young persons benefit from meeting in a safe, facilitated setting in which they can develop skills needed for later life, and learn vital protective behaviours at what can be a difficult and sometimes vulnerable time in their lives.
There is no specific statutory duty for the first tier authority to provide such group settings, and none is provided for this age group but it is hoped this can be achieved through the voluntary and possibly faith sectors with input and assistance from other organisations which might include the Town Council.
This is a request to set aside funds in a ring fenced reserve while a full working model is developed, at which stage a formal decision to commit to spend might be made following due diligence. The motion does not commit the council to any spend.
It is envisaged that group would be allowed to use existing premises, and that attendees would be entitled to access formal or informal one-to-one mentoring from staff provided and paid for by the first tier authority (as this is their responsibility requiring formal training, safeguarding assessments and recording).
FOOTNOTE:
It is difficult to prove the value of youth services positively, however it is more clear when a gap appears in the provision, and it is suggested recent issues around the Bus Station and similar locations indicate that further intervention is required to help young people make the right decisions to maximise their whole-life potential.
Budget Proposal 2
That a figure of £7,000 is set aside to contribute towards the funding of Rutland Citizens Advice for the financial year 2017 - 2018
Ashwell Road Oakham Rutland to be closed for works 21st December 2016 to 22nd December 2016
Ashwell Road Oakham Rutland to be closed for works 21st December 2016 to 22nd December 2016
all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of Ashwell Road
from its junction with Burley Road to Queens Road.
The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 21st December 2016 to
22nd December 2016
all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of Ashwell Road
from its junction with Burley Road to Queens Road.
The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 21st December 2016 to
22nd December 2016
The Most Disliked Railway Crossing Footbridge Oakham Rutland To get a make over
The Most Disliked Railway Crossing Footbridge Oakham Rutland To get a make over
South Street footbridge in Oakham is to close for four days from Monday to Thursday while work is carried out to replace metal panels with mesh.
Ever since the bridge was installed is has been hated and nothing has been done.
Rutland County Council have now been able to organise the work,
pedestrians will need to use the crossings on Brooke Road or Barleythorpe Road instead.
South Street footbridge in Oakham is to close for four days from Monday to Thursday while work is carried out to replace metal panels with mesh.
Ever since the bridge was installed is has been hated and nothing has been done.
Rutland County Council have now been able to organise the work,
pedestrians will need to use the crossings on Brooke Road or Barleythorpe Road instead.
Monday, August 22, 2016
Rutland Lions Santa Sleigh Schedule Christmas 2016
Rutland Lions Santa Sleigh Schedule Christmas 2016
Thursday 15th - Uppingham Route 1 - 17.00 start
The Beaches. Hawthorn Road, Hazel Close, Bramble Close, Elizabeth Way, Gainsborough
Road, The Quadrant, Seaton Road to Hornbeam Lane, Newtown Road and Newtown
Crescent
Friday 16th -- Uppingham Route 2 - 17.30 start
Firs Avenue, Goldfinch Road, Siskin Road. Lime Tree Ave, Caudebec Close, Queens
Road, Johnson Road, Branston Road,
Saturday 17th – Static From 09.00 to 13.00 outside Furley’s, Market Place, Oakham
Saturday 17th – Lyddington (evening)
Sunday 18th (am) - Oakham Santa Fun Run, Catmose Campus, 10.00 to 12.30
Sunday 18th – Oakham Route 1 - 17.30 start
Ryefield, Meadowfield, Summerfield, Greenfield Road, Mayfield, Springfield Way, Oakfield,
Larchfield, Ashfield, Limefield, Sunnyfield, Foxfield Way, Schofield Rd. Withers Close,
Livingstone Close, Griffiths Close, Tabberer Close, Gilmore Close, Southern Close, Kilburn
Road, Kilburn End
Monday 19th – Oakham Route 2 - 17.30 start
The Maltings and Thorpe Manor developments plus, Leighfield Park Estate – Hawthorn
Close, Aintree Ave, Wheatfield Way, Kempton Drive, Haydock Ave, Sandown Close, Stud
Road, Blacksmith Avenue, Martingale Mews, Paddock Avenue, Racecourse Road.
Tuesday 20th -- Oakham Route 3 - 17.00 start
Heron Road, Martin Close, Plover Close, Wren Close, Jay Close, Kestrel Road, Bullfinch
Close, Nightingale Way, Kingfisher Close, Redwing Close, Partridge Way, Chaffinch Close,
Robin Close, Burley Road, Queens Road, Ashwell Road, Barnstedt Drive, Barnstedt
Close, Ashwell Road, IF TIME PERMITS Woodland View, Beech Road, Willow Crescent.
Wednesday 21st -- Oakham Route 4 - 17.30 start
Graffham Drive, Chilton Close, Mendip Road, Hilltop Drive, Redland Road, Ferrers Close,
Hectors Way, Cold Overton Road, John Clare Close, Parkfield Road, Hill Road, Princes
Ave, Westfield Ave, Kings Road.
Thursday 22nd-- Oakham Route 5 - 17.30 start
Alsthorpe Road, Horn Close, Hardwick Close, Normanton Drive, Snelston Close,
Gunthorpe Close, Pickworth Close, Wensum Close, Hambleton Close, Witchley Close,
Brook Close, Tolethorpe Close, Stamford Road, Pilton Close, Sculthorpe Close, Edmonton
Way, Calgary Crescent, Banff Close, Jasper Road, Lethridge Close. Stamford Road.
Friday 23rd – Oakham Route 6 - 17.30 start
Lonsdale Way, Digby Drive, Browning Road, Kennedy Close, Grampian Way, Cheviot
Close, Alpine Close, Snowdon Ave, Malvern Walk, Cotswold Walk, Pentland Court,
Hudson Close, Finch Ave, Churchill Road, Alexander Crescent, Mountbatten Road,
Braunston Road, Glebe Way, Warn Crescent, Hanbury Close, IF TIME PERMITS
Harrington Way, Noel Ave.
Saturday 24th (Christmas Eve) -- Oakham Route 7 - 16.00 start
Brook Road, Tyne Road, Glen Drive, Witham Ave, Chater Road, Welland Way, Nene
Crescent, Balmoral Road, Windsor Drive, Sandringham Close, Buckingham Road,
Derwent Drive, Welland Way, Severn Close, Calder Close, Wreake Walk, Shannon Way,
Dove Close, Don Close, Spey Drive, Tay Close, Dee Close, Trent Road, Forth Close.
Rutland neighbourhood officers and Safer Rutland Partnership are offering a free property marking service for Rutland residents in an attempt to reduce local crime.
Rutland neighbourhood officers and Safer Rutland Partnership are offering a free property marking service for Rutland residents in an attempt to reduce local crime.
With Christmas soon upon us don’t let the thieves spoil it.
They can mark property that is usually stored outside, in sheds, garages and vans.
For example:
Bicycles
Tools
Garden equipment.
The next Property Marking Event is at Buttercross, Marketplace, Oakham on 10th December
between 12:00 and 13:00
With Christmas soon upon us don’t let the thieves spoil it.
They can mark property that is usually stored outside, in sheds, garages and vans.
For example:
Bicycles
Tools
Garden equipment.
The next Property Marking Event is at Buttercross, Marketplace, Oakham on 10th December
between 12:00 and 13:00
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