tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post8501428145159829513..comments2023-05-08T10:46:34.371+01:00Comments on Y Cneifiwr: Council Crisis: A stormy day (updated)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-30641518389389986142014-02-14T17:17:09.854+00:002014-02-14T17:17:09.854+00:00"We need a few brave souls to tell it as it i..."We need a few brave souls to tell it as it is - but we see what happens to them when they do." One brave soul won her case against CCC today. The judge threw the book at them! Much more to come in the near future. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-49902425685445409062014-02-14T16:05:14.225+00:002014-02-14T16:05:14.225+00:00The fact this meeting was behind closed doors indi...The fact this meeting was behind closed doors indicates the TAS lights have been switched off??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304809018887364172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-40934535920929414022014-02-14T13:29:14.885+00:002014-02-14T13:29:14.885+00:00Let us give Kevin the praise he deserves.
Kevin ha...Let us give Kevin the praise he deserves.<br />Kevin has done an excellent job of destroying Labour in Carmarthenshire.<br />Well done KevAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-19997014744333411112014-02-14T13:06:38.191+00:002014-02-14T13:06:38.191+00:00The meting was held -apparently a v long one have...The meting was held -apparently a v long one have you heard anything? your sources are good - butmethinks Labour are holding on to Kevin and Kev is afraid of upsetting Mark Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-11122169545518567002014-02-14T12:34:24.923+00:002014-02-14T12:34:24.923+00:00The problem is that this situation is being replic...The problem is that this situation is being replicated across hundreds of local authorities but, in some of them, there is no local understanding of exactly what is going on.<br /><br />If only more people understood that decisions being taken in their name are actually being taken in other people's interests.<br /><br />Thank heaven for blogs. Most (though fortunately not all) local and regional newspapers seem to simply regurgitate "press office" nonesense which many believe represents reality when, in fact, it is mostly based in fantasy. We need a few brave souls to tell it as it is - but we see what happens to them when they do. <br /><br />Still, we, the bloggers and commentators, are legion and we are many .....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-44951141765464037952014-02-14T11:27:00.320+00:002014-02-14T11:27:00.320+00:00Anon 21.35
Why the hell do we need a Deputy Chief...Anon 21.35<br /><br />Why the hell do we need a Deputy Chief Exec and two Assistant Chief Execs? Ludicrous. Total waste of money. Major overhaul of jobs at the top needed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-16838412813583781162014-02-14T09:41:00.158+00:002014-02-14T09:41:00.158+00:00If transparency,accountability and security is NOT...If transparency,accountability and security is NOT seen to be working at the Carmarthen County Council, in all probability, it AIN'T working.<br /><br />All this recent Libel mess came about by the MISUSE of the GIA/3037/2011 Dransfield V Devon County Council which is currently before the Court of Appeal,hence, beggars the question why the CCC relied upon my case/????Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304809018887364172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-85324608600005567312014-02-13T22:48:13.578+00:002014-02-13T22:48:13.578+00:00I agree with the last comment: in fact the truth i...I agree with the last comment: in fact the truth is in too many authorities that the senior officers have far too much influence on the direction of policy, but in most of these examples they do at least pay lipservice to the idea that the elected members are supposed to be in charge. <br /><br />Mark James's fatal error, inevitably, has been to fail to realise the days of exercising such power unquestioned, and so overtly, are well and truly over. <br /><br />The void created by impotent local press coverage has been filled by citizen audit: people like Jacqui and Cneifiwr, who exercise their right to scrutinise the actions of their local authority. <br /><br />The daft arrest moment marked a watershed: it was the clash of the new with the old way of doing things. Things have to change, and that is why a new start is needed in the leadership and management of the council in Carmarthenshire, as it is here in Barnet, and in too many rotten boroughs around the UK.Mrs Angryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586223909475832791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-24067868725520286652014-02-13T22:27:22.585+00:002014-02-13T22:27:22.585+00:00Just watched the council webcast meeting,some of t...Just watched the council webcast meeting,some of the<br />Phrases used had me in stitches,eg Kevin Madge,let's be<br />Honest,some words said in the prayers at the start as well,the chair standing up,we want answers now not at<br />The end of the month.Another excellent performance from<br />Sian Caiach,under pressure from the bullies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-31968670330236296182014-02-13T21:35:12.450+00:002014-02-13T21:35:12.450+00:00Deputy Chief is Dave GilbertDeputy Chief is Dave GilbertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-30182731223782593602014-02-13T21:02:12.859+00:002014-02-13T21:02:12.859+00:00If only one thing is learnt from this awful situat...If only one thing is learnt from this awful situation, it is that a Chief Exec. of a local Authority must never again be allowed to dictate to Councillors and have so much power as to rule the roost. Councillors have brought a lot of this on themselves, by allowing the situation to get to this. That doesn't mean to say they are all to blame because some do stand up for what is right, but it is impossible to make a difference when they are a minority.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-51148766611931836862014-02-13T19:40:30.763+00:002014-02-13T19:40:30.763+00:00Bring in Bronwen Morgan as interim Chief Exec on s...Bring in Bronwen Morgan as interim Chief Exec on secondment from Ceredigion. She would do an excellent job liaising with the councillors, staff and last but nor least the COMMISSIONERS which Cardiff must appoint NOW.Emlyn Uwch Cychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384157218244458970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-52388049148462378352014-02-13T19:20:48.440+00:002014-02-13T19:20:48.440+00:00I think a fresh approach is vital. I'm new to ...I think a fresh approach is vital. I'm new to all this ' council watching' but it's easy to see that Mark James is not a fit chief executive and has run the council like a dictator surrounding himself with weak characters who will obey his every whim. He needs replacing with a decent leader who heads a democracy in which the whole council plays a vital and key role in decision making. Roll on that time when we feel our opinion as voters count!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-73238709319455671272014-02-13T18:18:09.569+00:002014-02-13T18:18:09.569+00:00Wish you luck with a "transparent" inter...Wish you luck with a "transparent" interim Chief Executive. Haven't met one yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-74556504120554367302014-02-13T17:00:57.300+00:002014-02-13T17:00:57.300+00:00Whilst a suspension (or two) may be deserved, what...Whilst a suspension (or two) may be deserved, what does it hold for the future? Will an Interim Chief Exec be brought in from outside, someone who can bring a fresh and more open way of running the Council, or will one of the many existing senior managers "hold the reins", i.e. business as useful?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-10137865506370704822014-02-13T17:00:20.532+00:002014-02-13T17:00:20.532+00:00Sian is an outstanding councillor, deserving of th...Sian is an outstanding councillor, deserving of the highest applause. She alone carries the flag for local democracy at Council meetings. Adderchog Sian!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-55337458944922526292014-02-13T16:25:34.746+00:002014-02-13T16:25:34.746+00:00it would be good to have a neespaper feature on &q...it would be good to have a neespaper feature on "A Day in the Life Of" the Leader and/or the CEO. They have probably been spending more time together than an old married couple. <br /><br />Perhaps tomorrow they can start their weekend with a Valentine's Day meal together; though who would be giving whom the red roses one can't be sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-67619583541121533422014-02-13T15:41:26.919+00:002014-02-13T15:41:26.919+00:00Who is that gormless anonymous article attacking S...Who is that gormless anonymous article attacking Sian Caiach? Why should anyone - councillor or otherwise - stand up for the gladiatorial entrance of chairman & chief clerk if they are not deserving of such respect? Similarly why should anyone who is not a Christian have to join in mumbo jumbo prayers? Sian Caiach is the best and bravest councillor we've got; look and learn!Lesley Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-74994982125027641082014-02-13T14:16:39.731+00:002014-02-13T14:16:39.731+00:00For the record, due to the appalling weather, I di...For the record, due to the appalling weather, I did actually arrive late, and was not just waiting to avoid prayers. Possibly running up the stairs at speed at my age after struggling to stay on my feet walking across the car park was not a good contribution to my composure either. As to the chair, I think you can see that I accepted his authority during the meeting and sat down several times at his behest, sometimes under protest.<br />Terry is a good technical chair but clearly under strict instruction on how meetings are to be run, obviously told to bat off all mention of the WAO findings by reminding us of the later meeting, to discuss it. <br />That should not effect the issue of whether Councillors compromised by previous decisions should approve further spending on the libel case, which was my point. <br />I think we could be getting ourselves into deeper water as Councillors by not acting properly. I had to read out the legal precedents to let the monitoring officer know exactly what I was talking about.<br /><br />Yes, I could have done it better if I'd not been late;out of breath and recently attacked by a gale but there were no other volunteers! sian caiachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-70897256470961604352014-02-13T14:11:33.721+00:002014-02-13T14:11:33.721+00:00@ anon 09:11 - This is not the behaviour of a pers...@ anon 09:11 - This is not the behaviour of a person who has arrived late you imbecile!! This is the bodylanguage of a person who has been bullied to the point where she is fearful of making a stand because she knows it is not what the hierarchy at CCC and certain Cllrs want to hear but regardless of her fear she persists, as her conscience, morals, values and bravery are stronger and will not permit her to leave things unsaid or go unchallenged. I can empathise with Cllr Caiach as I, like many others in CCC have experienced that fear. <br /><br />Thank you Cllr Caiach, you are an exceptional leader and an inspiration to employees and the public. Your efforts will be rewarded as justice will prevail, you'll see!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-81952161426282011042014-02-13T14:07:39.560+00:002014-02-13T14:07:39.560+00:00For God sake! Has Kevin Madge got no self respect ...For God sake! Has Kevin Madge got no self respect or is he another one frightened of the CE? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-89690153375466600032014-02-13T11:10:46.913+00:002014-02-13T11:10:46.913+00:00.....and another thing - haven't the press got........and another thing - haven't the press got a more up-to-date photo of Mark James? One where he looks less young, cheery and cocky? I can't believe he looks like this at the moment.........can he?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-22119711606387674702014-02-13T11:08:50.557+00:002014-02-13T11:08:50.557+00:00I watched it, and yes good for Sian, she was very ...I watched it, and yes good for Sian, she was very brave. Nice for her not to have to put up with any jeering & heckling yesterday, although the Chair got pretty cross and stood up. The whole meeting was surreal - lots and lots of talk (much of the talk being about visions and opinions and not actually any useful suggestions)about routine matters; no-one (other than Sian) acknowledging the "elephant in the room".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-44612107138254468602014-02-13T10:12:30.765+00:002014-02-13T10:12:30.765+00:00“It would not be impossible to prove with sufficie...“It would not be impossible to prove with sufficient repetition and a psychological understanding of the people concerned that a square is in fact a circle. They are mere words, and words can be molded until they clothe ideas and disguise.” <br />― Joseph GoebbelsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118857435900510280.post-66561276299780758402014-02-13T09:43:15.474+00:002014-02-13T09:43:15.474+00:00The name "Newsroom" is a joke. Not only...The name "Newsroom" is a joke. Not only does the PR department fail to keep residents of the County informed about things vital to the government of the County, it is clear that it is willing to be wholly partisan in its reporting.<br /><br />As a matter of interest, the National Union of Journalists has a Code of Conduct, which includes the following:<br /><br />A journalist:<br /><br />1. At all times upholds and defends the principle of media freedom, the right of freedom of expression and the right of the public to be informed.<br /><br />2. Strives to ensure that information disseminated is honestly conveyed, accurate and fair.<br /><br />....<br /><br />8. Resists threats or any other inducements to influence, distort or suppress information ....<br /><br />Perhaps no NUJ members in the "Newsroom" then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com