Oakham Mayor Cllr Adam Lowe Was Aware in 2014 of Joint Working Group Hawksmead 106 FOI
Cllr Lowe did not attend many of the Joint working groups because he said he did not like
what he heard regarding the plans to spend Oakham Town Councils money by the Oakham Town Partnership.
What I find unbelievable is how this working group set up in 2014 carried on so long with out the
knowledge of the former clerk or the Town Council even though Rutland County Council and
the Town Partnership both describe it as a joint partnership.
Membership of any working group has to be agreed by the Town Council formally at a meeting
I believe there was a huge conflict of interest in this case and that was Oakham Town Councils
Mayor Alf Dewis was claiming to represent the Town Council whilst he was the chairman of the
Town Partnership and a director of it. The same director who signed a document lodged at
Companies House applying for exemption from Audit, why would any organisation which
benefits from public money make such an application.
The Town Partnerships Constitution appears to have also been overlooked because he
was chairman for 3 years + when the constitution stated the term of chairman should be one
year only.
The main issue for me here is why considering what our chairman now says about this
incident why did he not let the council or the Clerk know what was going on during the
entire 2 years +
Emails from RCC Staff state very clearly he had been copied into all correspondence.
Friday, March 03, 2017
Oakham Mayor Cllr Adam Lowe Was Aware in 2014 of Joint Working Group Hawksmead 106 FOI
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Oakham Mayor Cllr Adam Lowe Was Aware in 2014 of Joint Working Group Hawksmead 106 FOI
Rutland County Council I do not believe you can move forward to make job offers without resolution on the funding and agreement Hawksmead 106
Rutland County Council I do not believe you can move forward to make job offers without resolution on the funding and agreement
Hawksmead 106 money
The Town Partnership was at this stage attempting to employ a Town Centre Manager
which they expected Oakham Town Council to pay for.
Oakham Town Council were never formally made aware of this.
Cllr Adam Lowe our current chairman for some unknown reason did not notify the
Clerk or the members of the town council formally.
The same applied to previous chairman's Alf Dewis and Jayne Woodcock.
Our current representative on the Town Partnership who managed to persuade
the partnership to change it constitution so he was the only Councillor representing
the town council on the partnership. As the Town Councils rep Cllr Stan Stubbs
rarely does as he is meant to do and that is observe and bring back reports to Council.
One set of Oakham Town Partnership minutes show Cllr Stan Stubbs was present
when the partnership agreed to invoice Oakham Town Council £1000 a month for
A Town Centre Manager to be invoiced quarterly. I wonder why Cllr Stan Stubbs
felt he did not need to bring this matter to the councils attention?
More concerning is the first invoice received from the Town Partnership last month
was for £32,000
The email below makes a lot of sense sent to the Chairman of the Oakham Town
Partnership and Cllr Vince Howard.
It points out that the interviews should be halted and that a resolution and
agreement is needed.
Oakham Town Council has never made any formal resolution or agreements
with Oakham Town Partnership.
Oakham Town Partnership seems to have a very poor understanding of the
meaning of Partnership.
I cant speak for the council but I am pretty sure there would have been little
support for this.
The minutes of the Town Management Meeting clearly minute Uppingham's
objection to any of there money being used to employ a Town Centre Manager
again. Because previously it had not worked.
The same applies in my opinion here in Oakham.
However nice the Town Centre Manager is here in Oakham many don't know
who she is and in my opinion she does not do what is required and was minuted.
In my opinion it would have been cheaper for the town partnership to
just employ her good services as they did in the past when they wanted her
to organise a couple of events a year,
The very sensible advice shown below appears to have been ignored by the
Town Partnership
Hawksmead 106 money
The Town Partnership was at this stage attempting to employ a Town Centre Manager
which they expected Oakham Town Council to pay for.
Oakham Town Council were never formally made aware of this.
Cllr Adam Lowe our current chairman for some unknown reason did not notify the
Clerk or the members of the town council formally.
The same applied to previous chairman's Alf Dewis and Jayne Woodcock.
Our current representative on the Town Partnership who managed to persuade
the partnership to change it constitution so he was the only Councillor representing
the town council on the partnership. As the Town Councils rep Cllr Stan Stubbs
rarely does as he is meant to do and that is observe and bring back reports to Council.
One set of Oakham Town Partnership minutes show Cllr Stan Stubbs was present
when the partnership agreed to invoice Oakham Town Council £1000 a month for
A Town Centre Manager to be invoiced quarterly. I wonder why Cllr Stan Stubbs
felt he did not need to bring this matter to the councils attention?
More concerning is the first invoice received from the Town Partnership last month
was for £32,000
The email below makes a lot of sense sent to the Chairman of the Oakham Town
Partnership and Cllr Vince Howard.
It points out that the interviews should be halted and that a resolution and
agreement is needed.
Oakham Town Council has never made any formal resolution or agreements
with Oakham Town Partnership.
Oakham Town Partnership seems to have a very poor understanding of the
meaning of Partnership.
I cant speak for the council but I am pretty sure there would have been little
support for this.
The minutes of the Town Management Meeting clearly minute Uppingham's
objection to any of there money being used to employ a Town Centre Manager
again. Because previously it had not worked.
The same applies in my opinion here in Oakham.
However nice the Town Centre Manager is here in Oakham many don't know
who she is and in my opinion she does not do what is required and was minuted.
In my opinion it would have been cheaper for the town partnership to
just employ her good services as they did in the past when they wanted her
to organise a couple of events a year,
The very sensible advice shown below appears to have been ignored by the
Town Partnership
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Rutland County Council I do not believe you can move forward to make job offers without resolution on the funding and agreement
Another Email Received by Oakham Town Council Chairman Adam Lowe Hawksmead 106 FOI
Another Email Received by Oakham Town Council Chairman Adam Lowe Hawksmead 106 FOI
Rutland County Council
The constant stream of emails sent by Cllr Adam Lowe is very interesting.
I do not understand his purpose of constantly repeating the same question over and over.
What was expecting? Was he expecting the council employee to crumble and send
a email stating the money was meant for Oakham Town Partnership?
Cllr Adam Lowe did not share any of the replies or the contents with the full council
even when the council employee asked him to share with all members?
Rutland County Council
The constant stream of emails sent by Cllr Adam Lowe is very interesting.
I do not understand his purpose of constantly repeating the same question over and over.
What was expecting? Was he expecting the council employee to crumble and send
a email stating the money was meant for Oakham Town Partnership?
Cllr Adam Lowe did not share any of the replies or the contents with the full council
even when the council employee asked him to share with all members?
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Another Email Received by Oakham Town Council Chairman Adam Lowe Hawksmead 106 FOI
Cowgirl in Couture New Shop Mill Street Oakham Rutland
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Cowgirl in Couture New Shop Mill Street Oakham Rutland
Oakham Town Council Meeting Agenda 8th March 2017
Oakham Town Council
Victoria Hall, 39 High Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AH
Telephone: 01572 723627
e-mail: enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
TO:
ALL MEMBERS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 YOU
ARE HEREBY SUMMOND TO ATTEND A MEETING OF OAKHAM TOWN COUNCIL,
WEDNESDAY 8TH MARCH 2017 AT 7.00 PM, AT THE
OFFICES OF OAKHAM TOWN COUNCIL,VICTORIA HALL, 39 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM
Malcolm Plumb
Acting Clerk to the
Council
1st
March 2017
Members of the public attending this meeting are advised that
it will be
filmed and recorded, or photographed
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES -
Standing Order 1(u)
(i) To
receive apologies for absence
(ii) To
decide whether to approve absences
2. DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
Members
are asked to declare, if required:
(i) Any Disclosable Pecuniary Interest they may have in respect to
items on the agenda
(ii) Any other interest they may have in respect to items on the
agenda
Members
are also reminded to inform the Clerk of any changes in their
Register of Members’ Interests
3. MINUTES (Appendix
A)
To confirm the minutes of the Extraordinary meeting of Oakham Town
Council held on
Wednesday 8th February 2017
4. CHAIRMAN AND
MEMBER’S REPORTS (Appendix B)
To
receive a report from the Chairman on functions attended and to
receive reports from Members who have attended meetings on behalf of
Oakham Town Council
(Members
intending to report should inform the Clerk prior to the meeting)
5. CLERK’S
REPORT – For information only
To
receive a report from the Clerk
6. DEPUTATIONS BY
THE PUBLIC
Members
of the Public are invited to address the meeting in accordance with
procedures laid down in Standing Orders 1(d) – 1(i)
7. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDER 32
To agree to suspend Standing Order 32 (Casual Vacancies and
Co-option of Councillors) in order that Item 8 on the agenda can be
considered
8. CO-OPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
That the 3 applicants are considered for
appointment as co-opted Councillors to Oakham Town Council for wards
South West x 2 and South East
- Anne Skipworth
- David Romney
- Andrew Bennett
9. WORKING GROUPS AND STEERING GROUPS STRATEGY ASSURANCE
(Appendix Ci – ii)
To receive written reports from Working Groups and Steering
Groups and to make any decisions as appropriate:
- Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
- Promotions and Publicity Working Group
10. SIGNATORY TO THE HSBC CURRENT ACCOUNT
To
approve a replacement signatory to the account
11. PLANNING COMMITTEE
To appoint 1 new member to the Planning Committee
12. FACEBOOK
To elect a new member to manage the Councils Facebook page
13. REQUEST TO USE CUTTS CLOSE
To consider a request and grant permission for Rutland
Concert Band to use the Bandstand in Cutts Close for the evening of
Saturday 1st July for Proms in the Park event
14. COUNCIL PROTOCOL (Appendix (Di - viii)
To consider revised documents, agree on any changes and to
adopt the protocol
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Managing Stress in the Workplace
- Capability Procedure
- Sickness Absence Policy (including guidance for managers)
- Councillor / Officer Relationships
- Equal Opportunities
- Data Protection
- Staff Appraisal Procedure
15. STATEMENT OF
ACCOUNTS (Appendix E)
To decide
whether to approve the Statement of Accounts – February 2017
16. TREES AT CUTTS
CLOSE (Appendix Fi - ii)
(i) To
consider a report on Lime Tree (2012) and to make any decisions as
necessary
(ii)
To consider a tree Survey and to make any decisions as necessary
17. EXEMPT
ITEMS
To
decide whether to exclude the Press and Public under Section 1 of the
Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, as amended, during
consideration of Items 18 and 19 on the agenda as they concern
confidential matters
18. STAFFING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (Appendix G)
To consider recommendations from the meeting of the Staffing
Committee held on
22nd
February 2017 and to make any decisions as appropriate relating to
those recommendations
19. LOCAL PLAN
PRESENTATION (Appendix H, to receive electronically)
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Oakham Town Council Meeting Agenda 8th March 2017
Leicestershire Police the latest Rutland South beat report detailing crime for last month.
the latest Rutland South beat report detailing crime for last month.
1/2/17 – Theft of motorcycle – Morcott road, Wing
4/2/17 – Theft from unattended motor vehicle – Main road, Glaston
4/2/17 – Damage – Grantham lane, Empingham
8/2/17 – Dog on dog attack – Knossington road, Braunston
5 – 10/2/17 – Burglary dwelling – Wing road, Manton
14/2/17 – Assault/ Damage – Church lane, Bisbrooke
14/2/17 – Theft – Sykes lane, Empingham
Current Neighbourhood Priority is –
1 - Targeting hare coursing along the A47 corridor from Uppingham to Tixover & parts of the north beat area from Langham towards the A1. Last month, members of the public reported to police numerous reports of hare coursing. Several people and vehicles have been identified as taking part in this illegal activity.
I would encourage you all to be vigilant and report any persons you suspect as acting suspicious. Take note of any vehicle and registration number they are in and ring the police on 101.
By all means, let me know and your Neighbourhood watch coordinators, but ring 101 in the first instance, so the information can be reported and acted upon straightaway.
Remember to visit the Rural Watch website, via the below link for rural crime updates and a whole host of crime prevention advice.
www.leics.police.uk/ruralwatch
As mentioned in last month’s beat report, I retire next month. Still do not know who will be replacing me, but will let you know when I do.
I will be trying to see as many of you over the next few weeks to say my goodbyes.
Pcso6516 Diana Freeman will be remaining on the beat and you can contact her for any advice on the below email.
diana.freeman@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Regards
Paul Le Pla
Rutland South Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer
Rutland Police
1/2/17 – Theft of motorcycle – Morcott road, Wing
4/2/17 – Theft from unattended motor vehicle – Main road, Glaston
4/2/17 – Damage – Grantham lane, Empingham
8/2/17 – Dog on dog attack – Knossington road, Braunston
5 – 10/2/17 – Burglary dwelling – Wing road, Manton
14/2/17 – Assault/ Damage – Church lane, Bisbrooke
14/2/17 – Theft – Sykes lane, Empingham
Current Neighbourhood Priority is –
1 - Targeting hare coursing along the A47 corridor from Uppingham to Tixover & parts of the north beat area from Langham towards the A1. Last month, members of the public reported to police numerous reports of hare coursing. Several people and vehicles have been identified as taking part in this illegal activity.
I would encourage you all to be vigilant and report any persons you suspect as acting suspicious. Take note of any vehicle and registration number they are in and ring the police on 101.
By all means, let me know and your Neighbourhood watch coordinators, but ring 101 in the first instance, so the information can be reported and acted upon straightaway.
Remember to visit the Rural Watch website, via the below link for rural crime updates and a whole host of crime prevention advice.
www.leics.police.uk/ruralwatch
As mentioned in last month’s beat report, I retire next month. Still do not know who will be replacing me, but will let you know when I do.
I will be trying to see as many of you over the next few weeks to say my goodbyes.
Pcso6516 Diana Freeman will be remaining on the beat and you can contact her for any advice on the below email.
diana.freeman@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Regards
Paul Le Pla
Rutland South Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer
Rutland Police
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Leicestershire Police the latest Rutland South beat report detailing crime for last month.
a burglary was carried out at an unoccupied dwelling in Pickworth Road, Great Casterton.
Between 28/02/2017 14:50 & 28/02/2017 15:00 a burglary was carried out at an unoccupied dwelling in Pickworth Road, Great Casterton. Unknown persons tried to force entry to the rear of the property using a sledge hammer to the rear door. They were unsuccessful so forced entry to a rear window smashing it. Entry was gained and a search for items took place. At this time it’s not known if anything has been taken. The suspects then made good their escape in a dark grey/silver BMW. There are no identifiable suspects or CCTV and enquiries are currently ongoing.
If anyone has any information or has seen anything suspicious please call 101 quoting LEP280217-0380.
If anyone has any information or has seen anything suspicious please call 101 quoting LEP280217-0380.
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a burglary was carried out at an unoccupied dwelling in Pickworth Road,
Great Casterton.
a burglary was carried out at a dwelling in Racecourse Road, Barleythorpe.
On 28/02/2017 at 11:41 a burglary was carried out at a dwelling in Racecourse Road, Barleythorpe. Unknown person with balaclava entered the property by smashing the rear ground floor kitchen door window. This act disturbs occupant who in turn disturbed the suspect. The suspect then made good his escape in a dark grey BMW M235I Coupe. No property was taken but suspected high value car on driveway was the target. There are currently no identifiable suspects, witnesses or CCTV and enquiries are currently ongoing.
If anyone has any information or has seen anything suspicious please call 101 quoting LEP280217-0239.
If anyone has any information or has seen anything suspicious please call 101 quoting LEP280217-0239.
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a burglary was carried out at a dwelling in Racecourse Road,
Barleythorpe.
a burglary was carried out at a dwelling in Braunston Road, Oakham
Between 25/02/2017 12:00 & 27/02/2017 15:00 a burglary was carried out at a dwelling in Braunston Road, Oakham. Unknown person/s entered the property by forcing the rear kitchen window or door, untidy search of kitchen and all upstairs rooms was carried out, exit was through rear door by unlocking from the inside The owner was not in situ at the time and property was stolen. There are currently no identifiable suspects, witnesses or CCTV and enquiries are currently ongoing.
If anyone has any information or has seen anything suspicious please call 101 quoting LEP270217-0407.
If anyone has any information or has seen anything suspicious please call 101 quoting LEP270217-0407.
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a burglary was carried out at a dwelling in Braunston Road,
Oakham
Good as New Sale Barnsdale Lodge Rutland
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Good as New Sale Barnsdale Lodge Rutland
Oakham Jobs 3rd March 2017
Oakham Jobs 3rd March 2017
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Oakham Jobs 3rd March 2017
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