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Sunday, April 09, 2017
Oakham Jobs 9th April 2017
Oakham Jobs 9th April 2017
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Oakham Jobs 9th April 2017
Saturday, April 08, 2017
Tesco Oakham Easter Egg Collection Point for Rutland Memorial Hospital and Food Bank
Tesco Oakham Easter Egg Collection Point for Rutland Memorial Hospital and Food Bank
Tesco are collecting Easter Eggs for two good community
courses The local hospital and food bank.
When you pop into to do your shopping this
week pop a few eggs or just one into
your shopping trolley and when you have
paid for them pop the eggs in the trolley at the
front of the store thank you.
I donated on a couple of trips, this is the sort of
charitable giving I like to support because it helps
local people and no one take a cut of the donations.
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Tesco Oakham Easter Egg Collection Point for Rutland Memorial Hospital and Food Bank
Oakham Rutland Sunny Spring Saturday
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Oakham Rutland Sunny Spring Saturday
Oakham Mayor Councillor Adam Lowe's Allowance Expenses Charity Account
Last year I questioned why our Mayor had been paid a lump sum tax free by Oakham Town Coincil
The response because we can.
At the time I did not have a copy of the councils financial regulations, After many requests
I was sent a copy which was revised in 2016 before the payment was made.
The Regulation in my opinion confuses allowance with expenses. What is very obvious is the
Mayor should not have been paid the money in full up front.
Our current financial regulation:
17. CHAIRMAN’S ALLOWANCE
17.1. An allowance may be paid to the Chairman under Section 15(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 to meet the expenses of the office.
17.2. The Chairman shall claim for any expenditure incurred on a monthly basis to the RFO. Reimbursement of expenses incurred will then be paid.
17.3. Where appropriate, copies of receipts should be included with any claim. However, it is accepted that this may not always be possible and in particular when donations are made at Church Services.
17.4. Any unused amount remaining in the Chairman’s Fund at the end of a civic year will be incorporated into the Council’s general reserves. Should a Chairman be elected for a second consecutive term there will be no carry over of funds.
17.5. Although it is not the intention that the Chairman should ever be “out of pocket”, payments in advance to cover anticipated expenditure will only be made in exceptional circumstances in agreement with the RFO
17.6. Mileage incurred in the performance of duties may be claimed by the Chairman at the rate of 45p per mile.
17.7. The Chairman is encouraged to reclaim all out of pocket expenses for the duration of his or her term in office.
I wrote to the council asking why they had paid the Mayor a lump sum tax free and why they
had ignored my observation that the council should not have made the payment.
Cllr Adam Lowe has since responded to me and he is providing the council with receipts for all
the money spent.
In his email seen below he mentions the Mayors Charity Account. This account held by the
town council and is not subject to any audit and no activity from this account is ever reported to the
council. The Oakham Town Council Mayors Charity account is not even registered with the
charity commission. I had not raised any issue about this account, so I was surprised Cllr Lowe
mentions it and states he is unable to provide receipts for the expenditure from the account.
At our next meeting we are being asked to make some changes to this financial regulation
mainly that the allowance is paid and not taxed at source. referring to the sum involved
whoever is asking for the changes thinks that Council spending is approved at the stage of
our budget setting, which is not the case as the Mayor told us at the recent setting of the 2017 - 2018
budget.
If I was contributing to any charity account I would want to know it was being run correctly
it is not difficult to obtain receipts and I question why our Mayor has not safeguarded himself
and the charity account by not obtaining receipts?
The response because we can.
At the time I did not have a copy of the councils financial regulations, After many requests
I was sent a copy which was revised in 2016 before the payment was made.
The Regulation in my opinion confuses allowance with expenses. What is very obvious is the
Mayor should not have been paid the money in full up front.
Our current financial regulation:
17. CHAIRMAN’S ALLOWANCE
17.1. An allowance may be paid to the Chairman under Section 15(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 to meet the expenses of the office.
17.2. The Chairman shall claim for any expenditure incurred on a monthly basis to the RFO. Reimbursement of expenses incurred will then be paid.
17.3. Where appropriate, copies of receipts should be included with any claim. However, it is accepted that this may not always be possible and in particular when donations are made at Church Services.
17.4. Any unused amount remaining in the Chairman’s Fund at the end of a civic year will be incorporated into the Council’s general reserves. Should a Chairman be elected for a second consecutive term there will be no carry over of funds.
17.5. Although it is not the intention that the Chairman should ever be “out of pocket”, payments in advance to cover anticipated expenditure will only be made in exceptional circumstances in agreement with the RFO
17.6. Mileage incurred in the performance of duties may be claimed by the Chairman at the rate of 45p per mile.
17.7. The Chairman is encouraged to reclaim all out of pocket expenses for the duration of his or her term in office.
I wrote to the council asking why they had paid the Mayor a lump sum tax free and why they
had ignored my observation that the council should not have made the payment.
Cllr Adam Lowe has since responded to me and he is providing the council with receipts for all
the money spent.
In his email seen below he mentions the Mayors Charity Account. This account held by the
town council and is not subject to any audit and no activity from this account is ever reported to the
council. The Oakham Town Council Mayors Charity account is not even registered with the
charity commission. I had not raised any issue about this account, so I was surprised Cllr Lowe
mentions it and states he is unable to provide receipts for the expenditure from the account.
At our next meeting we are being asked to make some changes to this financial regulation
mainly that the allowance is paid and not taxed at source. referring to the sum involved
whoever is asking for the changes thinks that Council spending is approved at the stage of
our budget setting, which is not the case as the Mayor told us at the recent setting of the 2017 - 2018
budget.
If I was contributing to any charity account I would want to know it was being run correctly
it is not difficult to obtain receipts and I question why our Mayor has not safeguarded himself
and the charity account by not obtaining receipts?
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 at 4:05 PM
From: "Adam Lowe"
To: "Martin Brookes", "lucashackgreenaol.com"
Cc: "Allison Greaves", MJHaley , "Stan Stubbs" , "Peter Ind" , "Sally-Anne Wadsworth" , "Richard Haynes" , "davidromney16@gmail.com" , "andrewbennett@talk21.com"
Subject: Re: Chairman's Allownce
From: "Adam Lowe"
To: "Martin Brookes"
Cc: "Allison Greaves"
Subject: Re: Chairman's Allownce
Martin
Any expenditure incurred by the Chairman in regard to the allowance and the role I have fulfilled has been receipted and full disclosure of all other expenditure I have incurred is also being handed to the Clerk before the end of April.
This will include a spreadsheet regarding the nominated charity I supported this year, there will be no receipts with that though as that was a self funded charity this year and the Council did not support it in any financial capacity, I did have some support from some Cllrs on occasion and for that I am very appreciative.
The spreadsheets and receipts will be accessible via the Office through normal channels for anyone who wants to examine them, 100% transparency.
Any delay the Office have encountered is down to me waiting for receipts from one of the payees, I paid the money in March 2016 and only received receipts in March 2017.
Regards
Adam Lowe
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Oakham Mayor Councillor Adam Lowe's Allowance Expenses Charity Account
Oundle Choral Society to perform Handel's 'Israel in Egypt Uppingham School Uppingham Rutland LE15 9QE
Israel In Egypt
Saturday, April 8th
Event Summary
Uppingham Choral Society are joining forces with Oundle Choral Society to perform Handel's 'Israel in Egypt' on Saturday April 8th at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall at Uppingham School. The Bardi Orchestra and solo singers will accompany the two choirs and it promises to be an exciting evening. Tickets £10 each available on the door, this will include refreshments. Children under 16 free.
Price: £10
Venue
Uppingham School
Uppingham
Rutland
LE15 9QE
The event runs from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, April 8th
Event Summary
Uppingham Choral Society are joining forces with Oundle Choral Society to perform Handel's 'Israel in Egypt' on Saturday April 8th at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall at Uppingham School. The Bardi Orchestra and solo singers will accompany the two choirs and it promises to be an exciting evening. Tickets £10 each available on the door, this will include refreshments. Children under 16 free.
Price: £10
Venue
Uppingham School
Uppingham
Rutland
LE15 9QE
The event runs from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
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Oundle Choral Society to perform Handel's 'Israel in Egypt Uppingham School Uppingham Rutland LE15 9QE
Easter Egg Hunt The Lodge Trust Main Street Market Overton
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8th
at the Market Overton Play Area, all proceeds go towards its upkeep
Easter is coming to the Play Area THIS Saturday. Please come along and enjoy our trail around the play area. Get your children's face painted or let them enjoy an Easter craft while you relax and have a cuppa in the Cafe. See you from 12.30....
Venue
The Lodge Trust
Main Street
Market Overton
The event runs from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Saturday, April 8th
at the Market Overton Play Area, all proceeds go towards its upkeep
Easter is coming to the Play Area THIS Saturday. Please come along and enjoy our trail around the play area. Get your children's face painted or let them enjoy an Easter craft while you relax and have a cuppa in the Cafe. See you from 12.30....
Venue
The Lodge Trust
Main Street
Market Overton
The event runs from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
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Easter Egg Hunt The Lodge Trust Main Street Market Overton
National Open Garden Scheme - Burghley House Private South Gardens
National Open Garden Scheme - Burghley House Private South Gardens
Saturday, April 8th to Sunday, April 9th
Cream Teas available in the Orangery Restaurant.
On the 8th and 9th April visit the Private South Gardens at Burghley House will open for the NGS with a spectacular spring bulbs in park like setting with magnificent trees and the opportunity to enjoy Capability Browns famous lake and summer house.
Price: Admission £4, children free
Burghley Park
Barnack Road
Stamford
11:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday, April 8th to Sunday, April 9th
Cream Teas available in the Orangery Restaurant.
On the 8th and 9th April visit the Private South Gardens at Burghley House will open for the NGS with a spectacular spring bulbs in park like setting with magnificent trees and the opportunity to enjoy Capability Browns famous lake and summer house.
Price: Admission £4, children free
Burghley Park
Barnack Road
Stamford
11:00am to 4:00pm
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National Open Garden Scheme - Burghley House Private South Gardens
Free Easter Crafts Ketton Library High Street Ketton PE9 3TE
Free Easter Crafts
Saturday, April 8th
Event Summary
Join us for a fun FREE Easter craft session at Ketton Library as we make and decorate Easter baskets. Suitable for children aged between 4 and 10 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book - just drop in!
Ketton Library
High Street
Ketton
PE9 3TE
The event runs from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, April 8th
Event Summary
Join us for a fun FREE Easter craft session at Ketton Library as we make and decorate Easter baskets. Suitable for children aged between 4 and 10 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book - just drop in!
Ketton Library
High Street
Ketton
PE9 3TE
The event runs from 10:30am to 12:30pm
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Free Easter Crafts Ketton Library High Street Ketton PE9 3TE
Free Easter Crafts with Oakham Library
Free Easter Crafts with Oakham Library
Saturday, April 8th
Oakham library is currently in Rutland County Museum
Sessions 10am-12pm and 1-3pm
Suitable for children ages 4-10 years. No need to book, just go along
Rutland County Museum
Catmos Street
Oakham
LE15 6HW
The event runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday, April 8th
Oakham library is currently in Rutland County Museum
Sessions 10am-12pm and 1-3pm
Suitable for children ages 4-10 years. No need to book, just go along
Rutland County Museum
Catmos Street
Oakham
LE15 6HW
The event runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm
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Free Easter Crafts with Oakham Library
Lymphoma Association Stall Uppingham Market Square Uppingham LE15 6LN
Lymphoma Association Stall
Saturday, April 8th
Event Summary
We are holding a stall in support of my husband who is running the London Marathon to raise money and awareness of Lymphoma.There will be cakes,raffle,bric a brac,Name the Bunny.
Uppingham Market Square
Uppingham
LE15 6LN
The event runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday, April 8th
Event Summary
We are holding a stall in support of my husband who is running the London Marathon to raise money and awareness of Lymphoma.There will be cakes,raffle,bric a brac,Name the Bunny.
Uppingham Market Square
Uppingham
LE15 6LN
The event runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm
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Lymphoma Association Stall Uppingham Market Square Uppingham LE15 6LN
Friday, April 07, 2017
Oakham Town Council Agenda Wednesday 12th April 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 SUMMONDED TO ATTEND A MEETING OF OAKHAM TOWN COUNCIL,
WEDNESDAY 12TH APRIL 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
4th
April 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 meeting of Oakham Town Council held on
Wednesday 8th March 2017
4. CHAIRMAN AND
MEMBER’S REPORTS
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. WORKING GROUPS AND STEERING GROUPS STRATEGY ASSURANCE
(Appendix Bi – iv)
To receive written reports from Working Groups and Steering
Groups and to make any decisions as appropriate:
- Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
- Finance Working Group
- Promotions and Publicity Working Group
- OCC Working Group
8. CODE OF CONDUCT
(Appendix C)
To consider a
report and to make any decisions as appropriate
9. COUNCIL PROTOCOL (Appendix (Di - viii) – Already
distributed
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
10. REQUEST TO USE CUTTS CLOSE (Appendix E)
To consider a request and grant permission for Pinders Circus
to use Cutts Close from Thursday 8th March 2018 - Sunday
11th March 2018
(Members
are asked to note that this is for 4 days and therefore the rent
charge will be £460 if the request is approved)
11. ICE CREAM
VENDOR IN CUTTS CLOSE
To
decide whether the Council is willing to permit an Ice Cream vendor
(Mr Whippy Soft Ice Cream) to be parked in Cutts Close on a Sunday
from 18th June 2017 – Sunday 20th August 2017
(Members
are asked to note that this is for 10 days and therefore the rent
charge will be £250 if the request is approved)
12. COUNCIL
VACANCIES (Appendix
F)
(i) To decide whether to co-opt a new member to the Council for the
Oakham South East Ward
(ii) To agree on the procedures for co-opting any new members to the
Council
13. STATEMENT OF
ACCOUNTS (Appendix G)
To decide
whether to approve the Statement of Accounts – March 2017
14. RULES OF DEBATE
(Appendix H)
To consider a
report and to make any decisions as appropriate
15. ADVERT FOR TOWN MEETING (Appendix I)
To
consider a report and to make any decisions as appropriate
16. ADDITIONAL BINS AT GRAMPIAN WAY
(Appendix J)
To consider a
report and to make any decisions as appropriate
17. LETTER
RECEIVED FROM OAKHAM TOWN PARTNERSHIP (Appendix K)
To consider a letter
received from Oakham Town Partnership and to make any decisions as
appropriate
18. OAKHAM TOWN
PARTNERSHIP (Appendix L)
To
authorise a payment of £1000 for the sponsorship fee for the Oakham
Late Night Shopping event
19. REVISION OF
FINANCE REGULATIONS (Appendix M)
To consider a report from the Financial Procedures Working Group and
to decide whether to approve the recommendations contained in the
report
20. THE HIGH SHERIFF’S HUE AND CRY EVENT (Appendix N)
To consider a report and to make any decisions as appropriate
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 Item 22 on the agenda as it concern confidential
matters
22. STAFFING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (Appendix O)
To consider recommendations from the meeting of the Staffing
Committee held on 3rd April
2017
and to make any decisions as appropriate relating to those
recommendations
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Oakham Town Council Agenda Wednesday 12th April 2017
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