The Day of Reckoning came and went in October 2023. Not that anyone took any notice. The FARCE still continues. Fair play to the Monitoring Officer, she manages to remain Untouchable and Unaccountable. Who gives a flying duck if she doesn’t work in compliance with the Council’s Constitution. The majority of the councillors don’t care. That’s a FACT.

Where is the new revised updated Constitution? https://merthyrcouncilcoverupblog.home.blog/2023/10/10/the-day-of-reckoning-will-begin-on-wednesday-11th-october-2023-at-5-30pm/?page_id=18589

Draft Minutes (including Leader’s State of the Council Address) of Meeting of Full Council held on Wednesday 21st March 2024.

Still waiting for the video stream of the meeting to be published on the Council’s website The FARCE of presenting minutes of Committee Meetings to the Full Council for approval continues. The Council’s Constitution does not require a resolution to enter the minutes into the record.The approved minutes are the record.The Council’s Constitution stipulates that … Continue reading Draft Minutes (including Leader’s State of the Council Address) of Meeting of Full Council held on Wednesday 21st March 2024. →

Councillor Kevin O’Neill – Investigator or NOT?

Still, there has been no independent investigation into the cover-up up. Councillor Kevin O’Neill is the Leader of Merthyr Council. He was a Senior Police Officer in a previous life, used to conducting investigations into serious crimes. Unfortunately, this experience was of little use when, as Leader of the Council, he was informed, in writing, … Continue reading Councillor Kevin O’Neill – Investigator or NOT? →

Draft Minutes and Video Streams of Special Full Council meeting held on Wednesday, 6th March 2024

Extract from Minute No 771 Comments were then made by Members on the report and the recommendations. A very succinct summary of the robust comments made during the debate on the motion. Extract from Minute No 772 After consideration by the Council it was Another succinct summary of the comments made during the debate on … Continue reading Draft Minutes and Video Streams of Special Full Council meeting held on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 →

Merthyr Council Budget – What happens next? Could the Mayor’s position be untenable?

The Budget for 2024/25 Liam Hull, the 151 Officer (Chief Finance Officer) has stated: “No local authority would be sustainable without council tax receipts, and not agreeing council tax would not allow us to set a balanced budget. The Facts In these circumstances, the Section 151 Officer has a legal responsibility to issue a Section … Continue reading Merthyr Council Budget – What happens next? Could the Mayor’s position be untenable? →

Agenda for Full Council on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024, 5.30 pm

Here we go again. Hyperlink to Agenda https://democracy.merthyr.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=159&MId=6190&LLL=0 Agenda Frontsheet

The People of Merthyr Tydfil are entitled to a Council that practices Good Governance.

This video is an extract from the last meeting of the Full Council. Merthyr Council is the only Council in Wales to present draft minutes of Committee Meetings to the Full Council for approval as a correct record.The Council’s Constitution requires draft minutes of Committee Meetings be presented for approval to the next suitable (i.e. … Continue reading The People of Merthyr Tydfil are entitled to a Council that practices Good Governance. →

The SCAM or CON. Take your pick.

Who at Merthyr Council is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Council’s Constitution? The Leader of the Council The Cabinet Member with the Portfolio for Governance and Resources The CEO and Head of Paid Service The Monitoring Officer and Head of Legal and Governance Services The Senior Solicitor and Deputy Monitoring Officer https://twitter.com/1GeoffJones/status/1748052526233006341?s=09 https://twitter.com/1GeoffJones/status/1748052531677216903?s=09 https://merthyrcouncilcoverupblog.home.blog/the-scam/

The FARCE/CON continues – Full Council meeting 17th January 2024 Video Stream

Video Stream of Complete Meeting https://youtu.be/SL6pWDWKKwg?si=h9XwF0GFZQ_mVUxw Extract from Video relating to the Presentation of Minutes for Approval Only the minutes of the Full Council should be presented for approval by the Full Council. https://wp.me/paI9u9-5r2 https://wp.me/paI9u9-5pK