Following on from our opening story on Walter Mitty, just put your thinking caps on and see if you can answer this:
As our Walter/Liar has stated frequently on the Internet that they were a member of the Armed Forces in 1960s.
How old would you expect our Walter to be now?
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
A WALTER MITTY OR JUST A LOUSY LIAR?
Over the years the Labour Group on the council has had its fair share of Walter Mitty characters.
A good few years ago there was 1 who liked to put initials after his name, no proven right to do so of course, but, it was thought of as harmless, that is until further matters caught up with him involving the police and a time in prison.
Strange world the next lot came in pairs, only 1 of which caused the group a major headache, problem with him was that to be a good liar you also have to have a good memory. To their credit the group dealt with this young man very quickly, although it did manage to cause a major split in the group, even Hodge poked her nose in (as always), at least one member of the existing group holds a grudge over it.
The other member who came on at the same time is to a certain extent quite harmless, quite laughable really we hear, if you were to say to them you have broken your arm they would say they have broken both of theirs and a leg as well.
Although we must say their neighbours don't find them harmless.
Now you are probably asking yourself what has this got to do with the here and now?
Well over the next week or two we will expose what is probably the biggest case of Mitty syndrome/or liar.
We will bring forward evidence that will prove that this member is not and can never be considered a truthful person.
Wait and see
A good few years ago there was 1 who liked to put initials after his name, no proven right to do so of course, but, it was thought of as harmless, that is until further matters caught up with him involving the police and a time in prison.
Strange world the next lot came in pairs, only 1 of which caused the group a major headache, problem with him was that to be a good liar you also have to have a good memory. To their credit the group dealt with this young man very quickly, although it did manage to cause a major split in the group, even Hodge poked her nose in (as always), at least one member of the existing group holds a grudge over it.
The other member who came on at the same time is to a certain extent quite harmless, quite laughable really we hear, if you were to say to them you have broken your arm they would say they have broken both of theirs and a leg as well.
Although we must say their neighbours don't find them harmless.
Now you are probably asking yourself what has this got to do with the here and now?
Well over the next week or two we will expose what is probably the biggest case of Mitty syndrome/or liar.
We will bring forward evidence that will prove that this member is not and can never be considered a truthful person.
Wait and see
Monday, 14 March 2011
ARE WE ALL REALLY IN THIS TOGETHER?
We don't think so!!!!!
As residents in the borough start to watch their pennies. As the councils workforce gets smaller due to layoffs and redundancies, as the councils workforce are having to accept a pay freeze and in some areas even a pay cut...........where are the councillors feeling the pain?
We have now heard that from next month the councils workforce are having to face even more pain, those who in the past been in a position to claim their mileage for travel that is work related will not be able to make those claims anymore. The Essential car Allowance has gone, BUT only for the councils workforce, these cuts do not apply to Councillors they will still be allowed to claim their mileage. WHY?........what makes it so essential that councillors can claim their mileage?
Also coming in April is the fact that the councils workforce will have to pay to park their cars at work, either at the Civic or Town Hall and any other council sites. BUT, again this does not apply to Councillors, WHY?........ why do councillors not have to pay to park their cars?
It seems to us to be very much a case of "don't do as we do, do as we say".
When you consider that a fair number of the councillors have 2 or 3 incomes going into their household pots, they wont be feeling any of the pain that their residents and their workforce are feeling.
Shame on them.
As residents in the borough start to watch their pennies. As the councils workforce gets smaller due to layoffs and redundancies, as the councils workforce are having to accept a pay freeze and in some areas even a pay cut...........where are the councillors feeling the pain?
We have now heard that from next month the councils workforce are having to face even more pain, those who in the past been in a position to claim their mileage for travel that is work related will not be able to make those claims anymore. The Essential car Allowance has gone, BUT only for the councils workforce, these cuts do not apply to Councillors they will still be allowed to claim their mileage. WHY?........what makes it so essential that councillors can claim their mileage?
Also coming in April is the fact that the councils workforce will have to pay to park their cars at work, either at the Civic or Town Hall and any other council sites. BUT, again this does not apply to Councillors, WHY?........ why do councillors not have to pay to park their cars?
It seems to us to be very much a case of "don't do as we do, do as we say".
When you consider that a fair number of the councillors have 2 or 3 incomes going into their household pots, they wont be feeling any of the pain that their residents and their workforce are feeling.
Shame on them.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
THE BATTLE FOR MAYOR HAS BEGUN
We hear that the book has just be opened on who gets to be this years Mayor and already there are 5 names on the list.
Of course 3 are from Barking. 1 will be known to many he has been so desperate for the job. The major cause for concern with this one is his drinking habits, the fact that his partner is probably a member of the BNP and the fact that he cant string a sentence together. The only benefit for residents if he were to get the job is that it will be safer on the roads as he will not be driving himself anywhere.
No.2 and No3 are a little more worrying, No.2 is in major Debt, some would be concerned that the Mayors Charity money would go were it should.
No.3 would have to be sent for English Language lessons. There is also a money worry with this one, if you remember last year we reported that he only just got away with being arrested for attempting to commit fraud on a High Street Bank.
If Barking cant come up with safer hands than these we can see the votes will go to Dagenham. We hope.
Of course 3 are from Barking. 1 will be known to many he has been so desperate for the job. The major cause for concern with this one is his drinking habits, the fact that his partner is probably a member of the BNP and the fact that he cant string a sentence together. The only benefit for residents if he were to get the job is that it will be safer on the roads as he will not be driving himself anywhere.
No.2 and No3 are a little more worrying, No.2 is in major Debt, some would be concerned that the Mayors Charity money would go were it should.
No.3 would have to be sent for English Language lessons. There is also a money worry with this one, if you remember last year we reported that he only just got away with being arrested for attempting to commit fraud on a High Street Bank.
If Barking cant come up with safer hands than these we can see the votes will go to Dagenham. We hope.
EGG ON THE FACE FOR HODGE
Like us we are sure many would have read the praise Ms Hodge dolled out to Queens Hospital in the local press a couple of weeks ago. Full of herself of course that all of the problems she allegedly raised with them had been put right and at her latest visit she was very pleased with what she had seen!!!!!
She would have been better off reading the CQC report into the Maternity services at Queens, many would have read as we did in the national press that Queens is now in "Special Measures" they have we read less than a month to employ 50 more midwives and Consultants, and to replace all equipment necessary in a High Risk Unit.
Yes, a High Risk Unit that is what Queens Maternity is, no straightforward easy births, these are the ones that doctors and midwives know practically from the start may cause a problem and will need close monitoring.
Queens has the highest infant mortality rate in the country. Why hasn't Hodge looked at this? something that has been known in the area for quite some time.
And please don't think that the proposed Birthing Unit in Barking is going to solve the problem, this unit will only be for straightforward delivery.
Hodge must have known that the CQC report was coming, Queens are under a very real threat they will loose their licence and have to close their Maternity unless they fully comply with Special Measures.
This is why Hodge should hang her head in shame, she obviously didn't want to tackle a major issue, just the cosmetic look, and of course her picture in the paper.
She would have been better off reading the CQC report into the Maternity services at Queens, many would have read as we did in the national press that Queens is now in "Special Measures" they have we read less than a month to employ 50 more midwives and Consultants, and to replace all equipment necessary in a High Risk Unit.
Yes, a High Risk Unit that is what Queens Maternity is, no straightforward easy births, these are the ones that doctors and midwives know practically from the start may cause a problem and will need close monitoring.
Queens has the highest infant mortality rate in the country. Why hasn't Hodge looked at this? something that has been known in the area for quite some time.
And please don't think that the proposed Birthing Unit in Barking is going to solve the problem, this unit will only be for straightforward delivery.
Hodge must have known that the CQC report was coming, Queens are under a very real threat they will loose their licence and have to close their Maternity unless they fully comply with Special Measures.
This is why Hodge should hang her head in shame, she obviously didn't want to tackle a major issue, just the cosmetic look, and of course her picture in the paper.
Thursday, 24 February 2011
WHERE WERE THEY?
We have been reliably informed that the labour group recently had what could be called the most important meeting it has had in a very long time.
Along with all councils across the country the group were holding a meeting to discuss and decide the councils budget.
Remember this budget with its proposed cuts and spending will have a major impact on the residents of B & D, and just as importantly will have a major impact on council staff many of whom are facing department re-structures and redundancies.
We were shocked to learn that only 30 labour councillors turned up for this very important meeting, 21 couldn't be bothered. More importantly some of that 21 were members of a Trade Union.
They need to be reminded that being a member of a Union carries with it a responsibility.........its not just there for election times when you can get the money from your union or get union members to deliver your leaflets.
Well we hear you have lost that support.......
But more importantly how can the residents expect the support and care from the 21 councillors who could not be bothered to get out of their armchair, but, of course they still collect their pay each month.
Shame on you.
Along with all councils across the country the group were holding a meeting to discuss and decide the councils budget.
Remember this budget with its proposed cuts and spending will have a major impact on the residents of B & D, and just as importantly will have a major impact on council staff many of whom are facing department re-structures and redundancies.
We were shocked to learn that only 30 labour councillors turned up for this very important meeting, 21 couldn't be bothered. More importantly some of that 21 were members of a Trade Union.
They need to be reminded that being a member of a Union carries with it a responsibility.........its not just there for election times when you can get the money from your union or get union members to deliver your leaflets.
Well we hear you have lost that support.......
But more importantly how can the residents expect the support and care from the 21 councillors who could not be bothered to get out of their armchair, but, of course they still collect their pay each month.
Shame on you.
Saturday, 12 February 2011
WHY NO DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Looking over the most recent paperwork for Rodwells select committee we note with some concern that once again Rodwell fails to make a Declaration of Interest when it comes to discussing Grants, T. Perry did we see and left the room while discussions took place.
Still this seems to becoming the norm where Rodwell is concerned. The point of interest in this item is the fact that although the Council has paid into the London Council Grants scheme for many years, and it has been known that the borough gets very little back for its money it has been decided that either some or all of the £500,000 will be returned to the council this year.
What Rodwell appears to be demanding is that the monies returned is Ring-fenced by the council to be spent on Grants to the Voluntary Sector, this would we assume be in addition to Grant money already budgeted by the council.
Now you could then ask the residents of the borough would they rather have this additional money spent on services provided by the council, which could mean a saving of some services as well as some council jobs. Or this money going into the very deep pockets of the "voluntary sector".
Just have a look at the salaries of the workers in the so called voluntary sector, their Chief Officers some of whom are on £70,000 plus, even their so called Managers are on £30,000 plus. We would suggest these are no longer Voluntary organizations, but, small business.
We reckon that the council tax payers in B & D would rather save their council services than inflate already too high salaries.
Then there is the other suggestion from Rodwell, he wants money from the Housing Revenue Account to go into the Grants pot as well.
For those who don't know what the HRA is that is the income from council tenants rents, and is set aside specifically to be spent on council housing.
Only 2 of the members of Rodwells select committee are council tenants so would be out voted or shouted down on Rodwells suggestion, but, we are pretty sure council tenants would rather have the money improving their homes instead of pouring more money into the voluntary sector.
Perhaps someone needs to let council tenants know just what Rodwell is planning to do with their money.
Still this seems to becoming the norm where Rodwell is concerned. The point of interest in this item is the fact that although the Council has paid into the London Council Grants scheme for many years, and it has been known that the borough gets very little back for its money it has been decided that either some or all of the £500,000 will be returned to the council this year.
What Rodwell appears to be demanding is that the monies returned is Ring-fenced by the council to be spent on Grants to the Voluntary Sector, this would we assume be in addition to Grant money already budgeted by the council.
Now you could then ask the residents of the borough would they rather have this additional money spent on services provided by the council, which could mean a saving of some services as well as some council jobs. Or this money going into the very deep pockets of the "voluntary sector".
Just have a look at the salaries of the workers in the so called voluntary sector, their Chief Officers some of whom are on £70,000 plus, even their so called Managers are on £30,000 plus. We would suggest these are no longer Voluntary organizations, but, small business.
We reckon that the council tax payers in B & D would rather save their council services than inflate already too high salaries.
Then there is the other suggestion from Rodwell, he wants money from the Housing Revenue Account to go into the Grants pot as well.
For those who don't know what the HRA is that is the income from council tenants rents, and is set aside specifically to be spent on council housing.
Only 2 of the members of Rodwells select committee are council tenants so would be out voted or shouted down on Rodwells suggestion, but, we are pretty sure council tenants would rather have the money improving their homes instead of pouring more money into the voluntary sector.
Perhaps someone needs to let council tenants know just what Rodwell is planning to do with their money.
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