Caerphilly council leader to face no confidence vote amid pay scandal (From Campaign Series)

Surprised he's not resigned already. Arrogant, arrogant, arrogant.

Newport has one of those!

If the police are investigating this incident, surely he should be suspended anyway!

Skin like a non-stick frying pan. All the fat goes through for processing but nothing appears to stick to the Head Cook.
Yes, it does appear that the Leaders of Newprt and Caerphilly have a lot in common.

This council have nothing to be proud of at the moment. Hope people remember this next time they go and vote.

Councillor Colin Mann just because we voted you out of office you have a big chip on your shoulder ...Plaid when in power of the Authority didn't care you were so arrogant yourselves ...Leader of Council Councillor Harry Andrews didn't sign or agree to the increases in Salary so why should he be punished..

did you see this programme last night:

http://www.bbc.co.uk
/programmes/b01r7xvf


bbc wales week in week out discussed fat cat wages in wales.

the welsh audit office made their feelings known in the above programme.

Harry Andrews has to be given the opportunity to defend his position, this is not an inquisitorial set up, it is a matter of considering if he is up to the job, not a hang um flog em kangaroo court.

This council is a statutory authority, and as such it has to act ways which are governed by statute and regulations, if they have`nt done that then action must be taken against others not just the Chief Executive.

It will be interesting to say the least if the Avon Police find AGAINST the findings of unlawful activity and exonerate the Council, its elected members and all its officers. What happens then?????

Davi wrote:
Councillor Colin Mann just because we voted you out of office you have a big chip on your shoulder ...Plaid when in power of the Authority didn't care you were so arrogant yourselves ...Leader of Council Councillor Harry Andrews didn't sign or agree to the increases in Salary so why should he be punished..

Davi
If you think for one moment that Councillor Andrews as Leader of the council did not have prior knowledge and support these massive increases for senior managers, then you must be living in cloud cuckoo- land.
Nothing of this magnitude would have been allowed to progress to the secret committee without the full knowledge of the Leader of Council in consultation with the Chief Executive.
This would be part of the role of the Leader of Council and Head of the Cabinet system that operates in Caerphilly council.

nice wages for some:

Job title Assistant Director

Job reference REQ0000256

Date posted 13/03/2013

Application closing date 03/04/2013
Location Ystrad Mynach

Salary £80,366 - £89,925, Chief Officer Band A
Package Permanent, Full Time, Ty Penallta
Job category/type Senior / Executive Appointment
Job description You will lead our team of professionals managing our support services to Children and families. This is a pivotal role in the organisations leadership team, ensuring that high quality support and interventions are provided to support our community, placing residents, children, young people and families at the heart of what we are looking to achieve. Building on a platform of recognised positive performance we are seeking an aspiring individual who will be able to lead and motivate the Children's Services team, bringing innovative thinking, creativity, passion and commitment to the role. This is a real opportunity to develop sustainable solutions for all our service users and their families.


You will lead, motivate and performance manage social services teams and develop, implement and co-ordinate policies/plans that meet the needs of our residents. You'll be committed to working in partnership to achieve high quality social services and have a first class knowledge of emerging statutory or regulatory requirements.


Strategic in your thinking and politically aware, you will have outstanding leadership and partnership building skills, together with the ability to work effectively with elected members.


For further information regarding the role, please click on the link below:


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