tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post1617962806373870847..comments2023-11-18T08:59:54.598+00:00Comments on Carmarthenshire Planning Problems and more: The vice-like gripcaebrwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17233902574832152764noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-82085559685505031852016-12-18T11:13:02.140+00:002016-12-18T11:13:02.140+00:00Has anyone asked Alun Lenny why he has removed his...Has anyone asked Alun Lenny why he has removed his response to Loopy Linda Legal from his Facebook page? It is rather strange to say the least, especially as he had said 'that's not an end of the matter'. Has he now fallen foul of Mark James in the same way as Cll. Caiach who was reported to the Ombudsman and Cll. Bill Thomas who was threatened with Legal Action. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-88984689056670365042016-12-17T21:59:07.867+00:002016-12-17T21:59:07.867+00:00I wonder too why Alun Lenny removed his response f...I wonder too why Alun Lenny removed his response from his official councillor page.Was it a question of pressure from the threat of court action by MJ having been advised by Linda R- Jones.<br />Sorry it is the other way round isn't it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-88525817606019950752016-12-17T15:59:54.319+00:002016-12-17T15:59:54.319+00:00Anonymous said...
There is something afoot in Carm...Anonymous said...<br />There is something afoot in Carmarthen Council that grows bigger by the day.<br />the ploy by MJ aided and abetted by his joined- at- the hip supporter LiNDA OF lEGAL.<br />The brave stance by Alun Lenny and Cefin Campell was quickly demolished with threat of contempt of court for just discussing it in the council chamber.<br />This has now been proved to be absolute nonsense and of course is what MJ does best.<br />Linda Rees Jones must explain herself further if she wants to retain her favoured position.<br />Emlyn Dole is clearly terrified of Mark James so it is really down to councillors to ask the Welsh Assembly to clarify the position.The evidence is there.Since occupying his position as CEO in Carmarthen he has had an agenda and that is to render impotent all elected members and gain total control.This he has now achieved.Welsh Assembly take note, the snowball is gathering speed and we all know what happens when it stops.<br /><br />17 December 2016 at 12:42Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-62277467463615698052016-12-17T08:26:30.336+00:002016-12-17T08:26:30.336+00:00Could this council's conduct sink any lower? ...Could this council's conduct sink any lower? I think not. It is alarming that officers are accountable to no-one and we as taxpayers are being let down time and again by the dishonesty and cover up of malpractice. They do of course have 'statutory duties' which have to be abided by and this is (should be) our protection as taxpayers. Well, that is what we are all led to believe. This is all to give us a feeling of comfort and belief that if we are treated badly by those we entrust to carry out correct procedures and duties, abide by their Code of Conduct, acknowledge the Human Rights Act, and adopt the Seven Nolan Principles, there would be consequences for those who fall short of those criteria. Linda Rees Jones has them as do all officers employed by the authority. I believed this - until recently! However, I have been enlightened to learn that officers - all officers, employed by this authority do NOT have to abide by these 'statutory duties' in law - as these practices are ONLY discretionary after all! In short, if officers do not wish to implement correct procedures and regulations which are 'statutory duties' (for certain members of the public) well - they simply don't have to and don't even have to explain their reasoning! This may well be why no-one is accountable any more - is it?? Back door planning for some - a life ruined for innocent people who get caught up in it!!Patricia Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-63750001543235082262016-12-17T07:51:30.039+00:002016-12-17T07:51:30.039+00:00What the hell is going on here in Carmarthenshire,...What the hell is going on here in Carmarthenshire, and more to the point why is it being allowed by the powers at be. Mark James is a liability completely out of control and the weak spineless members roll over for him. Legal Linda is less than honest and clearly has become MJs personal protector. She's forgotten her oath and her legal requirements according to her code. Anglesey was put in 'special measures' for far less than the scandals that keep seeping out of this council. Somehow we need to bypass our Welsh Government and seek involvement from Westminster. Perhaps Neil Hamilton could be approached. Have we come to the stage where dishonesty and coverup is now accepted? Chief Executive - elected members - dodgy planning - and dodgy legal. Could it get any worse for us taxpayers? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-17479017239236362812016-12-16T11:06:57.647+00:002016-12-16T11:06:57.647+00:00I see that Cllr Lenny has now removed his response...I see that Cllr Lenny has now removed his response (as copied into this post) to the rejection of the Motion from his 'official' Councillor Facebook page. I have no idea why.<br /><br />To put it in a nutshell, Mark James, CBE, threatened to sue the entire council for contempt of court if they discussed this Motion, without, in my view, a legal leg to stand on.<br />Outrageous. He's out of control.caebrwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233902574832152764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-26162146995977217372016-12-11T10:04:50.220+00:002016-12-11T10:04:50.220+00:00The role LRJ holds as Monitoring Officer includes ...The role LRJ holds as Monitoring Officer includes holding officers to account for Misconduct in Public Office. See many well documented examples of various council's Monitoring Officer's duties online. As she is very aware of Misconduct in my case alone, why hasn't she carried out her function in this regard. I would suggest this is all becoming very serious undeed.Patricia Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-834216363342450112016-12-10T19:47:47.166+00:002016-12-10T19:47:47.166+00:00Mark James is so confident in the power he wields ...Mark James is so confident in the power he wields that he thinks he is invincible.Cefin Campell and Alun Lenny have perhaps made an excellent start in opening the can of worms that is Carmarthen Council.Let us hope it escalates massively to bring down this despot and his supporters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-7230055287592113582016-12-10T06:34:49.021+00:002016-12-10T06:34:49.021+00:00Mark James finds it impossible to simply respond w...Mark James finds it impossible to simply respond without added extras. If he feels in any way that he is being questioned, he attacks. There are many examples of this in cases where members of the public have attempted justice for negligence by this council. Slurs and smears become the order of the day. With Jacqui, clearly revenge. In the case of the two respected councillors he continues in the same vein. His response had to come with attacks upon their integrity. There's something wrong with him and it's about time the rest of the councillors stood up for their own and got rid of this out of control employee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-25746129765721165852016-12-10T00:42:32.790+00:002016-12-10T00:42:32.790+00:00Well it just goes to prove the WAG is nothing more...Well it just goes to prove the WAG is nothing more than a costly white elephant that cares absolutely nothing for those they supposedly represent. I gave up on the place years ago. Oh for a Referendum on the Arsembly. The pathetic plastic parliament must go. I already know their worthlessness and how they couldnt care less the hard way. Now it is obvious to all I would have thought. With regard to the antics at play here well there is a saying when in a hole etc. However in this case they are foolishly using JCBs not shovels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-13152014462003655612016-12-09T21:18:38.635+00:002016-12-09T21:18:38.635+00:00Perhaps this is part of a masterplan being played ...Perhaps this is part of a masterplan being played out by councillors that have had a bellyful of this man who seems to have forgotten his role is that of an advisory capacity and answerable to them not the other way round.<br /><br />It could be that the initial proposal was deliberately tabled knowing that it would be rejected whilst forcing james to reveal his true character. Thus paving the way for a no confidence vote and a means to rid the council of the cancer once and for all with the added bonus of not having to pay him any renumeration.<br /><br />If the council are clever, this is what they will now do.<br /><br />As someone above suggests, mark james has brought the council and the county into disrepute. Such behaviour does not sit well with government or other public bodies and it should be enough to encourage councillors to pursue such line of action.<br /><br />Gone before Christmas? Oh yes please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-64620810928205814302016-12-09T16:40:29.921+00:002016-12-09T16:40:29.921+00:00I thought I'd given up being surprised by the ...I thought I'd given up being surprised by the inaction of the council in face of Mark James's iron will and grip, but this takes the biscuit. When, oh when, will councillors do something about this appalling employee of theirs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-12358636165476932552016-12-09T15:33:54.859+00:002016-12-09T15:33:54.859+00:00From my own personal experience Carmarthenshire Co...From my own personal experience Carmarthenshire County Council truly believe that they have more knowledge than their residents.<br />They give fairy tale replies to any queries and hope you will just go away.<br />I currently have an issue with them that will probably take years to solve - the advantage being it costs me nothing to reject their fairy tale replies.<br />I, like Jacqui do not accept this rubbish that is produced and I do not give up easily.<br />They have scores of people in managerial positions, all with different titles that cost the taxpayer millions annually.<br />If Council want to cut costs then get someone in to review their workforce at managerial level.<br /><br />As for the WAG - a total waste of time as far as the working man is concerned, they will not do a thing. All they have is two photos, one sad and one smiling.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-33335234978679094192016-12-09T15:06:02.505+00:002016-12-09T15:06:02.505+00:00If it is shown that Linda Rees Jones is giving wro...If it is shown that Linda Rees Jones is giving wrong information to councillors, then she must resign her post. Given that she is clearly not working independently of Mark James she should resign her post anyway. <br /><br />When are the rest of the councillors going to wake up and do what they were elected to do, start running the council and stand up to the bully who is controlling them. Thank goodness for the few that have shown integrity and backbone. We could also do without the Leader Dole who has shown himself to be lacking in any moral compass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-61002180040565410862016-12-09T14:42:34.964+00:002016-12-09T14:42:34.964+00:00NOW is the time the spineless bunch of councillors...NOW is the time the spineless bunch of councillors need to combine together and bring a motion of no confidence in james and have him dismissed under a gross negligence vote, preferably before Christmas.<br /><br />Clearly the man is hell bent on revenge and nothing less will satisfy him. These are not the actions of any sane person and Carmarthenshire is now in danger of further dangerous decisions from someone who is evidently deluded about the power they hold.<br /><br />james and his legal advisor need to go pronto.<br /><br />Lets see if any councillors have the spine to bring a vote of no confidence or even bringing the county into disrepute, which could result in the dark lord leaving without a penny in pay off.<br /><br />Thats my Christmas wish.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com