A week in small town politics - Deal Kent.

EKM letters page 9 October 2014

Mock of a mayor deryck murray writes that a NEW SEWAGE SYSTEM IS VITAL - the mayor, being the rat he is should just crawl back down the sewer he first came out of. We are already building a bypass so his home gets a reduction in traffic. Why upgrade his accommodation?

The Deal Celebrations after coming 2nd in the South East in Bloom Competition have been marred for ex labour councillor bryan henderson who spat his dummy out because he saw councillors of opposing parties working together for the sake of the community. I think that might be why his political career on Deal Town council was so short.

Council ben bano had a pop at ukip who had previously  commented about bano being bottomed out of Mill Hill. bano proudly listed his other 'duties' which turned out to be office tour director for jollies abroad.

Self proclaimed saviour of the human race Sid Pollitt  ( #whoissidpollit?) wrote a touching letter as a supporting reference for bano. If I were ben I would seek a different referee. Sid Pollit who?

Cream of the crop this week and town hall bad boy micky the sledge hammer eddy gets the town hall monthly bonus for longest bullshit letter of the month in the EKM. The usual smearing of others which is the usual deflection tactic that has become the MO of the sledgehammer king.

To summarise a week in local politics, those in control are too busy slating others in the local press and fail to actually serve their community.

Town Hall Quarterly Catch Up

A round up of town hall events from the last few months.

April - Labour Councillors took a spring jollie to Lithuania.

July/August Labour Councillors summer jollies to Detmould Germany.

September Labour Councillors late late summer jollies to Greece.

chris tough describes mock of a mayor murray as a dignitary.

Kent County Councils /deal town c's eileen rowbotham and mikey the sledge eddy played peek a boo in a bus shelter the other week. Pictures on request as its not a pretty site.

£47,000 compo payment still well hidden by Deal Town Finance Comittee.

Still no new staff member to fill the gap at the town hall following The Town Clerk Bullying shenanigans. Still drawing her wages though. Payroll doesn't reflect a staff member down. 

Mayor of Deal to get new limousine...

Councillors on Deal Town Council’s finance committee voted to provide the Mayor with a new limousine at their meeting on Tuesday.

Following an intervention from Conservative group leader Cllr Wayne Elliott the Labour dominated committee reluctantly agreed to reconsider their purchase of a Rolls Royce Phantom in favour of something more appropriate for the present incumbent.

Less luxurious than the model shown below, Deal’s limousine will feature a roof hatch enabling the Mayor to stand and wave at adoring residents as he sweeps past.

In a ten hour meeting earlier in the day, where the only speaker was Cllr Ian Killberry, the makers assured committee members that it will be perfectly feasible for the mayor to steer the vehicle with one foot whilst options regarding braking etc would hopefully become obvious once the vehicle had been delivered.

A motion from Cllr Bob Frost suggesting an additional £5 be spent on a spare toilet roll holder for use in emergencies was deferred so that a working group established under Cllr Kilberry could report on the merits of the suggestion before the next full meeting of the council when hopefully a decision might be made.

Deal’s new Mayoral limousine will soon be seen at official engagements…

…providing the Town Sergeant can be bothered to plug it in the night before.

A reminder - The outcome of the legal case against Deryck Murray the Chairman and other trustees of DMM.

“Fencegate” A Press Statement by the family of Kathleen Thomson 17.10.2011

17 October 2011 at 21:02

“Fencegate”
A Press Statement by the family of Kathleen Thomson
17.10.2011
We now feel it is appropriate to present the facts following Court appointed Mediation  on the 11th of August 2011 in Deal, between all the Trustees of the Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, and the family of Kathleen Thomson, with their legal representatives.  At the conclusion of Mediation the Trustees requested the confidentiality clause of the mediation document to be removed, thus enabling either party to disclose the contents of the agreement and the fact that Mediation has taken place, to any person legal or natural.

1. Legal proceedings were issued by the Claimant (Mrs. Thomson) via her solicitors on 16th December 2010. 
2. A fence was erected on 4th of June 2010, surrounding the kitchen walls, windows and covering the drain of 20 St. George’s Road; it was removed on the 23rd February 2011 restoring her right to light.
3. The small garden previously leased to the occupants of 20 St. George’s Road for over thirty years was reclaimed by the museum Trustees on 31st January 2010. This land has now been transferred to the Claimant as part of the Settlement Agreement. 
4. Simultaneously with the transfer of paragraph 3 there will be a variation of the established right of way.  Twenty-four hours notice to exercise this right of  way will be given when the museum is closed, and fifteen minutes notice when the museum is open. The right of way route remains across the museum yard to the back door of the museum building, and through the museum building to the front door. 
5. Two contact telephone numbers are to be provided by the Trustees to the Claimant (Mrs. Thomson) for when she wishes to use her right of way.
6. The Defendants (Trustees) will pay their own costs, and the Claimant’s costs.

Best Ever Episode of Mastermind ~ Deal Kent

More Shenanigans - Deal Town Hall

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10 Reasons Given By Those Signing The Petition Disagreeing With The Selection Of Deryck Murray As Mayor Of Deal.

The Mayor of our town should be someone who has the respect of the local populace. This mans appointment has divided opinion before he has even taken office, clearly he is the wrong man for the job.

The Deal town council is becoming an embarrassment to all the hard working people that live here. This man is not worthy of being our Mayor.

Mayor is an position that should be held by an honest upstanding person from the Community. This man is a Public disgrace and proven liar not fit for Public Office

A sickening lack of respect to the people of Deal. This individual has already shown his colours by bullying an old lady.

How can people respect and trust a man who hasn't shown any or earned any? his actions were vile, nobody like that should be put in a position of power!

Due to the fact this man lied and tried to defame a helpless old lady and was proven to be a liar. This reason is why he shouldn't be on the council let alone the mayor of my town.

Deryck Murray behaved with total arrogance and lack of Christian Charity in this most unfortunate matter for which he must be held totally responsible

Shameful behaviour of Deal Council to even consider this man for any position of trust

Such people should not be allowed in any form of public office, including charitable organisations.

The lady in question was totally vindicated in the ensuing court case. Mr Murray is also filmed making defamatory remarks against the elderly lady and is not fit for office.

Click Here To Sign Petition

Outrage at Mayors Selection Spurs Petition

A petition Deal Town Council to make a public record of the fact that we are in total disagreement with their selection of Councillor Deryck Murray as The Mayor of Deal.  We think it is disgusting that a man of such dishonourable character should be given the honour of representing the good people of the town.

Deryck Murray is the disgraced Chairman of the Trustees of Deal Maritime Museum who boarded up an elderly widow in her home of over 30 years,  she was denied her Right to Light and her Legal Right of Way, she was caused extreme upset by the trustees publishing lies about the lady, her family and anyone who tried to support her. Murray  made statements  to the press and on T.V. that following a legal case were proved to be lies. The £50,000 legal fees were put against the museum jeopardising  the future of the legacy belonging to the people of Deal. There were statements on public display in the museum window  ranging from misleading to downright lies signed by Deryck Murray. He and  the other trustee's caused uproar and upset to such an extent that 7,500 people signed a petition calling for the trustees removal from the museum.  Mrs Thomson was forced to leave her home, was caused so much distress that she lost a stone in weight in the first weeks of being abused and was put on anti depressants.  Her health never recovered from this and what should have been her happy twilight years were viciously robbed from her.

We urge local organisations to think twice about inviting this despicable man to any event that would usually be attended by town dignitaries !

Sign Petition Through This Link.

Fresh Concerns & Outrage By Deal Town Council Selection Of Mayor - Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire

At a meeting at Deal Town Hall tonight it was announced that Councillor Deryck Murray was nominated and seconded to be selected as Mayor.
Deryk Murray was the disgraced Chairman of the Trustees of Deal Maritime Museum who boarded up an elderly widow in her home of over 30 years,  she was denied her Right to Light and Her Legal Right of Way, causing extreme upset by publishing lies about the lady, her family and anyone who tried to support her. He made statement to the press and on T.V. that following a legal case were proved to be lies. There were statements on public display in the museum window  that wereranged from misleading to down right lies signed by Deryck Murray. He and  the other trustee's caused uproar and upset to such an extent that 7,500 people signed a petition calling for the trustees removal from the museum'
The following are the initial reactions by the towns people of Deal on Social Media  -
 '''To say that I am shocked by this is an understatement. What an utter insult to the people of Deal to think anyone could respect a man who caused the most outrageous and disgusting situation for a frail widow of 82. She never recovered the shock of what they did to her and what should of been her happy twilight years was robbed from her by their hideous behavior.''

'''Loooool! Why am I not at all surprised! The town council is a joke! They r all in it to line their own pockets and stuff the local residents! Rant over!'''

''''That's depressing''''

''' It just gets worse and worse'''

''' Why are they not voted in by the people of Deal. So happy I'm gonna be paying this idiots expenses!!!!!!!!'''

''' Idiotic chimps' tea party and unaccountable. A cosy talking shop that serves little purpose, other than blocking everything that's good about the town - and there is so much that is. Keep politics out of town halls and local government .'''

'''I cant believe it!!!!'''

'''He is a disgusting man.'''

'''I cannot even comprehend why he would be selected.  An insult to the justice Kath Thompson finally received through the legal challenge. What a smack in the mouth. I feel sad beyond belief that this is what they have come to.'''

''' I think they shud make him step down before he steps up. Do they not realise how ridiculous this makes them all look.'''

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/deal-widow-museum-forced-me-ou-a84102/

          

             T.V. News item - his claims were proved lies - is that why he cannot look at the camera?

When does Shenanigans become FRAUD ?

Deal Town Council Finance Records for the past year have been publish online for a few weeks now.

Having taken much time scrutinising them, I (and others who have viewed them )  cannot find any reference to the £45,000 compensation pay out to Mrs Lin Dykes (former town clerk) As reported in both The East Kent Mercury & The Dover Express Newspapers. (or any reference to a sum of £45,000)

I now find that  '' Town and Parish Councils appear exempt from independent Government audits by central Government unlike District and County Councils.  

Regardless of whether this is the case and the council does not have to disclose this type of award, it does not mean the council can manipulate and falsify figures to hide the amount spent in the 'Lin Dykes Case'. I think you will find that it would only gives them  the right to put  an 'exempt' in the box where you would usually state what the payment  was for.

The method of avoiding disclosure shows one thing very clearly.

1, The public records are not accurate. (They are a lie)

2) Deal Town Council Finance must have deliberately falsified the figures by pretending they had spent more on other things.

3) If they can publicly lie and hide £47,000 in one finance year, what else are they lying about  and what else are they doing with public funds and what other figures have they falsified  to lose tens of thousands of pounds.

HOW MUCH MONEY COULD THEY HAVE SYPHONED OFF IN THIS WAY????.

When does shenanigans become fraud?

fraud

noun

Wrongful or criminal  deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

The question has to be asked is anyone gaining?

I would say that the four Councillors involved are gaining credibility of judgement which in turn allows them to gain respect and trust therefore leaving them in a position to falsify documents and get away with writing things on public record at Deal Town Hall that do not tell the truth of the matter.

3 of the Councillors have been named

Councillor Marlene Burnham

Councillor Ian Killberry

Councillor Kath Blackburn.

The fourth Councillor is rumoured to be Eileen Rowbotham who is recorded as leaving a council meeting with Councillor Blackburn. This meeting was of a confidential nature and subject to public exclusion because it was seen as 'of a confidential matter' 

The Councils response to this is below.