tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post3762345531784678338..comments2023-11-18T08:59:54.598+00:00Comments on Carmarthenshire Planning Problems and more: CEO's libel settlement claims untrue - Carmarthenshire Heraldcaebrwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17233902574832152764noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-69308867074344775122016-03-01T10:40:43.537+00:002016-03-01T10:40:43.537+00:00Anon 09:03 has made some interesting suggestions. ...Anon 09:03 has made some interesting suggestions. A lot of the problem seems to be the way Cllrs have to consider the reputation of not only the CCC but that of their political party before raising any concerns or problems their constituents might have at Council Meetings. I believe that is why "People First" was set up to give Cllrs the freedom to act on their constituents behalf without worrying about toeing the party line and not rocking any boats.<br /><br />The Independents are a party itself, Cllrs are expected to toe the party line. From what I gather "People First" was also set up to give truly independent candidates for positions as Cllrs, MPs & AMs a banner to stand under as without that they'd not be able to stand as Cllrs. All they have to follow is the Bell Principles which can be found on the website "peoplefirstwales.org.com". Much more on why & how individual Cllrs decided to separate themselves from the mainstream on that website. One drawback is money can't be drawn from a political party's purse to help fight an election as it is not a "Political Party" but a "Movement". If I were younger, better at communicating and without any caring duties I would consider becoming more active too. Lots to think about isn't there?<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638232046048588614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-19830424039417798672016-03-01T09:38:18.273+00:002016-03-01T09:38:18.273+00:00I agree with Anonymous @ 09:03.
Unless some form ...I agree with Anonymous @ 09:03.<br /><br />Unless some form of action is taken, then this simply becomes a place for moaning and doing nothing about anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-68814753160885136132016-03-01T09:03:26.039+00:002016-03-01T09:03:26.039+00:00Then this forum is the likely place to achieve tha...Then this forum is the likely place to achieve that. <br /><br />With like minded [and hopefully intelligent] people visiting this forum there are some well reasoned balanced replies. No doubt some of these people are in a position to challenge their local councillors and make the necessary changes leading towards the removal of james.<br /><br />I don't know how Jacqui can go about implementing a website or forum for change but there is a reasonable groundswell here. She no doubt, will have some statistics for the site and have a better idea of visitors etc, but with the right amount of effort and exposure this could be the platform that starts the delivery of those very changes the county needs.<br /><br />Its been mentioned before. Rather than simply commenting we need to take action as well.<br /><br />I would stand in my ward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-35171521262319202762016-02-29T17:07:25.501+00:002016-02-29T17:07:25.501+00:00The trouble with Councillor Caiach is that she has...The trouble with Councillor Caiach is that she has a nasty habit of not simply believing everything she is told. She engages in subversive, nasty pastimes like scrutiny and reasoned thought... <br /><br />These things don't tend to go down to well in the council chamber, where it seems they like their reasoning weak and their scrutiny weaker still... <br /><br />Poor old Mr James keeps having his morning coffee and biscuits ruined by this impetuous woman and her god forsaken facts! Now the proles are threatening open revolt! <br /><br />Poor man... <br /><br />Being serious, you need massive political change if you are to bring about a change in either the CEO or his conduct. People need to wake up and smell the bullshit... <br />Martin Milanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537976349556078708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-2908884399381407732016-02-29T16:31:11.848+00:002016-02-29T16:31:11.848+00:00His behaviour is becoming increasingly Putinesque ...His behaviour is becoming increasingly Putinesque - if he hears anything he doesn't like, his first reaction is to make an accusation of lying. Whether such accusations stand up to scrutiny is obviously of no concern to him. The plucky Carmarthenshire Herald has stood up to him, and revealed his true colours. It's such a travesty that Councillors are not willing to do the same. To accuse Cllr Caiach of lying in an open Council meeting is scandalous - even if it were true, his language and attitude shows utter contempt for Cllr Caiach personally and for the position of an elected councillor more generally. To their shame, her fellow Members let him get away with it, yet again. Eunuchs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-1444847844179988612016-02-28T13:17:34.000+00:002016-02-28T13:17:34.000+00:00The morning Council meetings effectively block any...The morning Council meetings effectively block any young blood from taking part.<br />Why not have the meetings take place at say 7:00 p.m. ?<br />That way the "working" man/woman can take part in proceedings.<br /><br />Wavellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-17879739704511431962016-02-28T09:55:39.960+00:002016-02-28T09:55:39.960+00:00You are quite right, Anon @ 23.41 - any councillor...You are quite right, Anon @ 23.41 - any councillor (and presumably, any officer) who dares question or stand up to Our Dear Leader is shouted down - which would suggest that the others are not only enthralled by him (naming no names!) but are also in thrall to him (ie he has some power over or knowledge about them) which keeps them quiet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-75789506508638427922016-02-27T23:41:54.470+00:002016-02-27T23:41:54.470+00:00The issue is that half of the councillors haven...The issue is that half of the councillors haven't got the sense or intelligence to realise how he is using them. Its not a matter of enthral, its just dictatorship by someone with napoleon syndrome. The rest of the councillors, i.e., Cllr Caiach who do attempt to stand against him and question the bizarre behaviour simply get shouted down with undertones and hints of legal issues, so the herd simply votes along with him. After all they know no better or different.<br /><br />Local elections are coming and its time to sweep the shower of sleeping sheep out and install some serious thinking people who are willing to question this mans erratic behaviour. Only then can things change and this clown shown the exit. Preferably with a size 10 firmly planted in his rear end and under no illusion that he is not welcome back. Ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-79200856914717559312016-02-27T23:00:18.017+00:002016-02-27T23:00:18.017+00:00Mark James is just the kind of CEO the self servin...Mark James is just the kind of CEO the self serving members of this Council needs; it's reciprocal back scratching. If your not a self serving member or officer then you're controlled with a rod of iron. While public interest reports can be ignored with alacrity by officers and the Executive alike and scrutiny is circumvented there is no need for honesty or integrity as all "bad apples" are safe from any accountability.<br /><br />Surely when MJ went to court to have the bailiffs collect what he's owed he would have lied then about not being offered the money owed in installments. I don't think a judge would involve bailiffs unless there was no other way of recouping the money surely he would have asked. Now here is a chance to speak to the police, as someone said, he'd have committed perjury and as I know from bitter experience officers of the CCC may feel a bit uncomfortable about doing it but when that's expected of them they will do it. MJ though would feel no discomfort I'm sure about doing so.<br /><br />All this because they wanted to silence a Blogger!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638232046048588614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-70726288688907462202016-02-27T19:14:15.227+00:002016-02-27T19:14:15.227+00:00Unfortunately, there is no-one (apart from the won...Unfortunately, there is no-one (apart from the wonderful Cllr Caiach)in the council, whether officer or elected representative, who is strong enough to stand up to this bully and they all seem to be in thrall to him for some reason or another. He is also a very clever and wily operator and usually seems to be one step ahead of any move to wrong-foot him. But this latest example of his "economy with the truth" ought to be the last straw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-62087646603235271832016-02-27T18:16:13.787+00:002016-02-27T18:16:13.787+00:00His position has been untenable for some time... ...His position has been untenable for some time... he seems to thrive on it... Martin Milanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537976349556078708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-26137642764744191182016-02-27T11:13:13.891+00:002016-02-27T11:13:13.891+00:00This is an integrity issue.
If the dark lord is p...This is an integrity issue.<br /><br />If the dark lord is prepared to publicly make such blatant untruths and stand by them, then the whole question of his integrity has to be brought into doubt. Needless to say there are many other matters that have been rightly questioned but until this, none have so effectively proven the man to be so dishonest.<br /><br />Does he forget that his role is one that is prominent in the public focus? He is meant to represent the population of Carmarthenshire at the highest level yet is prepared to lie and be actively dishonest in his pursuit of hounding someone who has suffered enough already. His credibility must surely now be in tatters. <br /><br />James has proven himself to be a dishonest, deceitful and disrespectful liar. <br /><br />If only he had made this statement and attempted to perpetuate it in the recent law courts hearing. He would have been actively committing perjury and attempting to pervert the course of common justice. Which is such a shame as these carry a mandatory custodial sentence. Perhaps Jacqui would like to now bring that to his legal representatives attention and suggest james retracts his false misrepresentations, cease his actions and make a full public apology, or face consequences.<br /><br />Either way his position is now untenable and he must leave. Of course, we all know he wont go. Someone as arrogant and egotistical as james will only go when pushed. <br /><br />james is no Jeffery Archer or Chris Huhne nor on the same level as them, but the one thing he has in common is that all of them are guilty of telling lies in legal proceedings.<br /><br />The time for james to go has never been so strong and go now before matters get any worse. Quit while you’re ahead would be my advise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-54983267206693812972016-02-27T08:37:43.798+00:002016-02-27T08:37:43.798+00:00This just can't continue - the boundaries betw...This just can't continue - the boundaries between Mr James's personal and private life have become intermingled and his every utterance on the libel case is a huge embarrassment for the Council. If he has lied about the installments offer, surely his behaviour will have fallen well short of the standards expected of a Chief Executive, and represents grounds for dismissal? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com