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Lynne
Lynne
19 Apr 2017 19:58

As there was nothing about this in today's Gazette, and as I have now had this confirmed by the (ex)councillors concerned, I am putting this information into the public domain.   

HuwMatthews2
HuwMatthews2
20 Apr 2017 01:44

Seems to me that you've put little in the public domain - who are they?

 

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Lynne
Lynne
20 Apr 2017 07:23

John and Linda Petherick 

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Lynne
Lynne
20 Apr 2017 16:05

There has been talk on this forum over the years about the unfortunate tendency of some to resort to name calling.

Sadly it would appear that this tendency is also to be found elsewhere within the town.

And yes I know I'm being cryptic.

How could the expression "Janus illigitimus" translate into anglo saxon? 

 

monty
monty
20 Apr 2017 18:50

I am very sad to hear that.

Johnlower
Johnlower
21 Apr 2017 11:22

Yes, it is sad, they did a great deal of good for the town.

Lynne
Lynne
21 Apr 2017 13:24

Not having anything to do with the council I have no idea of the backstory to all of this.

However, I gather that a Conservative councillor referred to John and Linda in not very nice terms (my dog latin of Janus illigitimus is about as near as I can get to describing what was said about them without my using anglo saxon terminology which some might find offensive.) 

And on a not unrelated matter, I understand that another Conservative councillor at the last council meeting accused one of the other independent councillors of being a liar. This was said in full earshot of those in the public gallery.

 

Andrew
Andrew
24 Apr 2017 15:07

So only 3 remaining Independent Councillors now then. 

Doesn't the Town Council have a code of conduct? Aren't members of the public informed that they need to conduct themselves with decorum if attending meetings?

Smacks of hypocrisy.

 

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Lynne
Lynne
24 Apr 2017 15:28

Dawlish Town Council Code of Conduct for Councillors

https://sites.teignbridge.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=35570&p=0

Andrew
Andrew
24 Apr 2017 15:34

thanks @Lynne, interesting reading. i wonder how the code of conduct for councillors differs?

Seems some don't practice what they preach to others.  

 

These 2 points stand out;

 

"Member obligations

When a member of the Council acts, claims to act or gives the impression of acting
as a representative of the Council, he/she has the following obligations.
 
1. He/she shall behave in such a way that a reasonable person would regard as
respectful.
 
2. He/she shall not act in a way which a reasonable person would regard as
bullying or intimidatory."
 
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Viaduct
Viaduct
26 Apr 2017 20:29

I'm no pancake expert but I know tossers when I see them. So who will become the Mayor of Dawlish, I don't give a toss but it usually ends in a toss up as to who will get the job.

Lynne
Lynne
10 May 2017 18:49

According to the local newspaper Linda and John Petherick have reported the reason leading to their resignations to the appropriate officer at Teignbridge District Council.. 

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