Those ‘not fit for purpose’ who are still there despite Prof Jay’s damning report

When Prof Jay issued her damning report, she identified the point in time, after which, no one could claim they did not know. A certain Seminar given to councillors in 2005! Those that remain,  must now bear their share of … Continue reading →

Not an expected response from David Roche

I’m sorry that this is a bit long-winded but I must share with you my utter disgust at an email I received from Councillor David Roche. I was so disgusted that I have complained to Rotherham Council’s Standards and Ethics … Continue reading →

Rotherham Disability Network

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Meeting at the Trades, Greasbrough Rd, S60 1RB Rotherham, tomorrow 12:00-02:00. David Roache has confirmed his attendance. This meeting will discuss the Council’s planned closure of Rotherham’s Special Needs facilities. If you want to make your views heard to the … Continue reading →

Protestors pack Council meeting but Learning Disability centre closures are nodded through

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Service users, carers and supporters held a lively protest outside the Town Hall before the Council meeting on 27 June and they packed out the visitors galleries with some sitting in the Council chamber and others having to be accommodated … Continue reading →

The fight continues for Learning disabled

Received this from an anonymous contributor: Dear Councillor According to the agenda that has been published on the Council’s website in advance of the Council meeting on 27 June (agenda item 10) Council is asked to note the minutes of … Continue reading →

Day centres could close as part of £4.2 million savings plan

FOUR centres for people with learning difficulties could be closed, under a £4.2 million savings package being considered by council bosses. Oaks Day Centre in Wath and Addison Day Centre at Maltby are under threat as well as two respite … Continue reading →

Some labour must have missed

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Snail mail has also provided us with another interesting piece on the ‘due diligence’ failure at the heart of labour group, read it and weep. As this is a political matter, perhaps it should be asked of Chris Read, our … Continue reading →

Election Snippet 4: links to the past severed?

Chris Read and Jon Trickett in the Yorkshire Post, have made claims the ‘old guard’ have been ‘put out to grass’, but are their claims credible? Jon Trickett stated; “TROUBLED Rotherham Council is aiming for a fresh start as Labour … Continue reading →

22 in Labour rout as it cuts ties with Rotherham’s past

22 in Labour rout as it cuts ties with Rotherham’s past TROUBLED Rotherham Council is aiming for a fresh start as Labour sift through their local election candidate list – ditching those with links to previous regimes. Government commissioners intervened … Continue reading →

Election Snippet 2 – David Roche and Hoober Ward

Election Snippet 2 – David Roche and Hoober Ward Getting candidates and councillors but not fit for Public Office? Given the lack of scrutiny regarding Labour’s recent selection and the eleventh hour departure of Shakoor Adalat, Labour councillor candidate for … Continue reading →