Hannah Brown should Review the AI analysis of this report. Hyperlink to AI Analysis https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA%3D%3D_dce42356-6d96-4ef1-9238-6980909bf08f The Analysis Below is an analysis of the provided text, which is a summary and commentary on the Wales Audit Office (WAO) report concerning whistleblowing and safeguarding arrangements at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, with specific reference to events in … Continue reading AI REVIEW OF THE AUDIT WALES REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF WHISTLEBLOWING ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO SAFEGUARDING AT MERTHYR COUNCIL PUBLISHED IN AUGUST 2019.
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This letter of apology was issued by Gareth Chapman, CEO, to Chris Jones, Senior HR Officer, at Merthyr Council, in April 2014. The apology letter was issued following a period of 18 months of suspension from work from July 2012 to January 2014. This is the unbelievable bit Not one person was ever made accountable … Continue reading Can you believe it?
For the very special attention of Hannah Brown, Head of People Services & Transformation, at Merthyr Council
TEXT VERSION - WAO REPORT OF THE REVIEW OF WHISTLEBLOWING ARRANGEMENTS RELATING TO SAFEGUARDING AT MERTHYR COUNCIL I have created this post to enable Hannah Brown to ensure that this report finally gets considered and discussed by a committee of the Council.Geoff Jones Summary of Auditors' Findings • Weaknesses in aspects of record-keeping undermined the … Continue reading For the very special attention of Hannah Brown, Head of People Services & Transformation, at Merthyr Council
The Merthyr Council Cover-up – is not about an allegation of unreasonable restraint of a pupil made against the Head Teacher of Ynysowen Primary School in February 2016.
Clarification I think that I should clarify the issue of the alleged Safeguarding and Child Protection incident at Ynysowen Primary School. An allegation was made that the Head Teacher of the School used unreasonable restraint when dealing with a difficult pupil. It has been alleged by the Local Authority that the allegation was withdrawn at … Continue reading The Merthyr Council Cover-up – is not about an allegation of unreasonable restraint of a pupil made against the Head Teacher of Ynysowen Primary School in February 2016.
MERTHYR COUNCIL MISCONDUCT THE TRUTH
The following is an AI Review of this post. AI Review The content presents a personal account of the unfair dismissal and persecution of an HR professional at Merthyr Council. It outlines specific incidents, individuals involved, and provides evidence in the form of documents and email correspondence. The author also includes links to additional posts … Continue reading MERTHYR COUNCIL MISCONDUCT THE TRUTH
Draft Minutes Agenda for Scrutiny: Aspirational Merthyr Tydfil on Monday, 5th January, 2026, 4.00 pm
Hyperlink to Agenda and Draft Minutes https://democracy.merthyr.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=6644 Draft Minutes
Draft Minutes Agenda for Planning, Regulatory and Licensing on Wednesday, 7th January, 2026, 5.00 pm
Hyperlink to Agenda and Draft minutes https://democracy.merthyr.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=6529 Draft Minutes of Previous Meeting
Agenda for Scrutiny: Sustainable Merthyr Tydfil on Tuesday, 20th January, 2026, 4.00 pm
https://democracy.merthyr.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=6615 Agenda Frontsheet Draft Minutes of previous meeting Action Logs
Agenda for Scrutiny: Sustainable Merthyr Tydfil on Tuesday, 20th January, 2026, 4.00 pm
Hyperlink to Agenda and Papers https://democracy.merthyr.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=6615 Agenda Frontsheet Draft minutes of previous meeting Action logs Note Min No 30Action LogsMost actions noted as complete, with some longer-term items pending.
Draft Minutes of Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 14th January 2026
Video Stream Cabinet Meeting 14th January 2026
Video Stream of the meeting of the Full Council held on 14th January 2026
Hyperlink to YouTube video Stream of meeting https://youtu.be/XCBoP3lTpTA?si=Ocdo1SGt9jd2gZqa
Where are the printed draft minutes of the meeting of the Full Council held on 3rd December 2025, that include the Monitor Officer’s update on his investigation into the Audit Wales Report on the Review of Whistleblowing arrangements related to Safeguarding at Merthyr Council (published in August 2019)?
An email sent to the Democratic Services Department on 16th January. https://videopress.com/v/GiIRmxa4?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Extract from video Stream of the meeting Good afternoon,At the meeting of the Full Council held on Wednesday 14th January 2026, the Monitoring Officer stated, in a response to a question from Councillor Geraint Thomas, that the update on his investigation into the … Continue reading Where are the printed draft minutes of the meeting of the Full Council held on 3rd December 2025, that include the Monitor Officer’s update on his investigation into the Audit Wales Report on the Review of Whistleblowing arrangements related to Safeguarding at Merthyr Council (published in August 2019)?
Councillor Geraint Thomas asked a question about Minute No 59. The Monitoring Officer continued with his subterfuge.
https://videopress.com/v/GiIRmxa4?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Extract from Full Council Video Stream At the meeting of the Full Council on 14th January, Councillor Geraint Thomas asked if there was an update on Minute No 59 regarding the Monitoring Officer's investigation into the Audit Wales Report on the Review of Whistleblowing arrangements related to Safeguarding at the Council. The Monitoring Officer … Continue reading Councillor Geraint Thomas asked a question about Minute No 59. The Monitoring Officer continued with his subterfuge.
Invitation to attend the meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday, 14th January, 2026, 5.30 pm. Venue : your living room.
How can you attend this meeting from the comfort of your favourite chair in your living room? You can watch the performance live by asking the Democratic Services Officer to send you a link to attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Office Teams software.You do not need to download any app.You can click on the … Continue reading Invitation to attend the meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday, 14th January, 2026, 5.30 pm. Venue : your living room.
Merthyr Council Cover-up 