Posh Car Free Parking in Oakham

When I was a Town Councillor members of the public brought to my attention parking enforcement officers were turning a blind eye to those who are bit well off compared with the rest of the population of Oakham.

I spoke to the parking manager to let him know that people were concerned, his staff seemed to have arrangements with some very well off local drivers and gave him details I was given. He told me things were changing.

Many months have passed and people are still noticing tickets are not being issued to certain drivers.

Another unknown resident has taken to blogging photographs

http://dirkwearswhite.tumblr.com/page/2

This week I spotted a member of the public who is so fed up , they have taken to issuing their own tickets!

I would like to know why these cars are being ignored most can be left in one hour bays all day, while a shopper can be five minutes over and receive a fine.

One Night in Turin Oakham Cinema

Live @ the museum Oakham Cinema

One Night in Turin



Thursday 1st July 2010



7.30pm Rutland County Museum



The incredible inside story of Italia 90. From Platt's late winner against Belgium and Lineker's cool finishing, to the heartbreak of being one kick away from the World Cup Final.

Refreshments can be purchased, I believe Cllr Peter Jones informs us there is a bar so you can enjoy a glass of wine.

The museum cinema is unique it is situated amongst the tractors.



So why not give it a try.



www.rutland.gov.uk/live@themuseum

Kir Ching! at Rutland County Museum

Shops & Shopping Exhibition

17th September - 21st November 2010

An Exhibition of Shops & Shopping in Rutland

A nostalgic look at how shops and shopping habits have changed over the years, from the village store to the advent of the supermarket.

The exhibition features many familiar local names and includes archive photographs, advertising memorabilia, bills and receipts, old packaging and shop equipment

www.rutland.gov.uk/museum

Homophobic Oakham Town Council

Homophobic bigots Cllr Alf Dewis and Council Alf Dewis supported by Rutland County Council get the green light from Standards for England to continue their homophobic harassment and bullying.

Although I did notice an improvement in Cllr Dewis's behaviour at the last Town Council meeting I fear he will see this as a victory.

Cllr Dewis is a member of a police committee so no action was taken when I made a compliant of assault despite at least 3 other people being present no one saw anything

As for the vile evil Cllr Joyce Lucas she will continue to spread her nasty disgusting untrue statements against me.

subject member
Cllr Joyce Lucas
Cllr Alf Dewis


Member's Authority Oakham Town Council

Complainant Cllr Martin Brookes

Standards committee authority Rutland County Council

Allegation:

On 22nd April 2010, the assessment sub-committee of Rutland County Councils standards committee decided to refer the above allegation to Standards for England. It was received by Standards for England on 16 June 2010.

The allegation is summarised in the authority's decision notice.

Decision

When a standards committee refers an allegation to Standards for England, it must make one of three decisions.

refer the case to one of its ethical standards officers;

refer the allegation back to the standards committee of the relevant authority; or

take no further action.

Having carefully considered the information provided to it, Standards for England has decided, in accordance with section 58(2) of the local government act 2000, as amended, to take no further action.


Reason for decision

The matters in the allegation relate to an informal meeting which took place between the complainant and Councillors  Lucas and Dewis. It is alleged that Councillors  Lucas and Dewis accused the complainant of bringing the council into disrepute by posting photo of his birthday celebrations on a blog where he is identifiable as a councillor. The complainant has alleged that this is homophobic.

based on the evidence referred to Standards for England, it would be very unlikely that the actions, even proven, would amount to a breach of the Code of Conduct.



I have received a private email relating today's posts, questioning why I have not published details of the allegations against me. I have nothing to hide and as soon as I can I will publish full details.


All the allegations are from Oakham Town Councillor past and present and they have all been referred by Standards for England for further investigation.


So far seven complaints have been referred all relating to this blog and links on my facebook group.

Decision

When a standards committee refers an allegation to Standards for England, it must make one of three decisions.

refer the case to one of its ethical standards officers;

refer the allegation back to the standards committee of the relevant authority; or

take no further action.

Having carefully considered the information provided to it, Standards for England has decided, in accordance with section 58(2) of the local government act 2000, as amended to refer the case to one of its ethical standards officers for investigation.

Information about the complaints is considered confidential throughout  the investigations, even after the investigation is completed there are restrictions on what can be published. It is my understanding I can not publish details of the complaints made by the complainants, they can if they wish. I think most people who follow my blog will know who they and their complaints.

Standards Descision Notice SBE-10896-DR2XV Oakham Town Council

Standards for England



Subject member Cllr Alf Dewis

Member's Authority Oakham Town Council

Complainant Cllr Martin Brookes

Standards committee authority Rutland County Council

Allegation:

On 28th May 2010, the assessment sub-committee of Rutland County Councils standards committee decided to refer the above allegation to Standards for England. It was received by Standards for England on 17 June 2010.

The allegation is summarised in the authority's decision notice.

Decision

When a standards committee refers an allegation to Standards for England, it must make one of three decisions.

refer the case to one of its ethical standards officers;

refer the allegation back to the standards committee of the relevent authority; or

take no further action.

Having carefully considered the information provided to it, Standards for England has decided, in accordance with section 58(2) of the local government act 2000, as amended, to take no further action.


Reason for decision


The complainant has alledged that the subject member has breached the Code by goading the complainant and accusing him of stealing at a meeting of Oakham Town Council.

No details are provided of the date of the meeting of the Town Council. The subject member is member is alleged to have asked why the complainant sat next to him and, at the end of the meeting, accused the complainant of stealing from the Town Council. No further details are provided of the subject members conduct.

(I provided full details to RCC strange this has gone astray maybe to police officer present can assist  many people saw his conduct and my angry response towards the vile bully)

Whilst an unfounded accusation about "stealing " may constitute disreputable behaviour on behalf of a member, in the absence of any supporting details about the alleged conduct I do not consider that any breach of the code is disclosed on behalf of the subject member

I have decided to take no further action in relation to this allegation.

Parish Council Forum Rutland County Council

tonight I am attending the parish forum, slightly distracted.

Cllr Haworth has abused his position on the police committee, he and ex Cllr Paul Beech are not happy just harassing me online or complaining to standards they now use the police to attempt to serve harassment notices. I refused to accept the notices. Apparently they are not happy to be mentioned on my blog. If it was not so serious I would say they were taking the piss.

At tonights meeting chaired by Mr Baines.

Terry King County Councillor and Portfolio Holder for Development and Finance. He gave a presentation about local government funding.

This was followed by a presentation by Mike Baish, Director of Corporate Services on Sustainable Communities Act.

Then David Banister, ICT Strategic Lead Rutland.

and County Council, regarding the census 2011.
Advertising will start in September 2010 the date of the Census is Sunday 27th March 2011.

A presentation followed from Cllr Peter Jones on Rutland  Museum and Library Service and assisted by Victoria Newton-Davies. from the museum and the castle. she he would like more visitor two the museum and castle she highlighted the new move into Arts also the History research available and course every good museum should have one a nice new gift shop.

The Castle is available for corporate hire and weddings.

There are a number of events at the castle and the museum over the year.

There will be summer family projects this summer.

www.rutland.gov.uk/museum

www.rutland.gov.uk/live@themuseum

www.rutland.gov.uk/libraries

The new gift shop specialy caters for yummie mummies!

Lots of unique rutland gifts and jams and pickle you will find in Harvey Nichols