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Full Council
Election of a new speaker
Andrew Eade’s chin almost hit the floor when Cllr Helen Williams nominated Cllr Denis Allen as speaker although it was obvious that Ian Fletcher would be chosen, after all, that’s the real reason why the date of the meeting was changed.
Councillor Andrew Eade was only the shadow of his former self and had to face some embarrassment.
Questions were asked about his sacking of Denis Allen from the Cabinet and when something like this is actioned, shouldn’t it be done with the Full Cabinet present and not tucked away in restaurant somewhere. The question was not answered as the speaker diverted away from the topic.
Further questions were asked about the Conservatives non attendance at the Housing Summit. Councillor Eade confirmed he received his invitation from MP David Wright and gave the following lame excuse saying,
“I had another appointment I can’t be in two places at once”
Councillor Andrew Eade never mentioned the fact he could’ve sent along any other member of his party, but chose to keep the matter secret and failed to support the Housing Summit, thus turning his back on the needs of residents.
Councillor Eade has such little faith in his own decisions that he will not answer communication in written form but would rather choose to ignore residents and their needs.
There is a clear divide in the Conservative administration and my 15 year old daughter who attended her first Full Council clearly identified the fact that Councillor Eade was floundering,
As a female boxer she used the following term to describe the Leader,
“The Leader was against the ropes and only the speaker stopped a few uppercuts from landing”
Having seen the Conservatives in action, she has decided that when she stands for election in Donnington, she will stand as an Independent.
NHS REVIEW
The NHS Review was used as the excuse for the movement of the Full Council from the 27th November to 11th December, but the topic appeared towards the bottom of the list, clearly showing the Administrations ability to prioritise is somewhat questionable and questioned it was.
Councillor Charles Smith moved to have the debate brought to the top of agenda which was actioned accordingly. Overall the debate was reasonably short, but questions need to be asked about a motion being tabled, that concerns the PRH, but failed to mention it.
Again, the Leader referred to consulting with partners, but what has clearly not happened is reaching the grass roots of the borough, the grass roots being residents, this has not happened.
The terminology used, is often weasels words, long meaningless phrases when what the resident wants is, services at the PRH enhanced and improved, not constantly under threat of closure.
EADE’s USUAL LINES
Councillor Eade, spoke, but had a clear lack of conviction and was only the shadow of his former self.
Here, the Leader spoke about
Meeting with MP David Wright
Meeting with the HCA
Regeneration Schemes
Mortgage Support Schemes
Keeping families in their homes
All the topics that were discussed at the Housing Summit, but as he never attended or allowed his willing Councillors to attend, he wouldn’t know that.
As usual, Councillor Eade talked about working together. Here I stopped making notes, as what he says with regards consultation etc has lost all credibility.
THE LOST PHRASE
I noted the loss of the phrase,
“Working Hand in Glove”
That is a usual saying of the leader. I feel that this will change to
“Hands in your pockets”
Especially when he announces his Council Tax rise.
Councillor Eade was asked if he would give the likes of the CAB more money, especially as they are in greater demand. He said he’d consider it, but let’s not forget. He had no problems with removing £5,000 from groups such as this at the last budget proposal, but managed to increase Councillor’s Allowances as the country headed into recession.
In a very short time, Councillor Eade has taken the Conservative Administration from riding the crest of a wave to a broken wreck at the bottom of the ocean.
Expect nothing from the Conservatives then you will not be disappointed.
TELFORD CHAMPIONS
Well done to
Pearl of Mark’s Pit Stop Wellington
Councillor Ute Sambrook
Both of whom have been rewarded as Telford Champions.
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Telford Housing Report Update
