Concern was recently raised, regarding the apparent lack of use of the Disclosure Baring Service even where councillors are closely interacting with vulnerable groups. Most people would feel it should…
At the beginning of the meeting held on the 3 November 2022, Hemsworth Town Councillor, Shaun Middleton, blamed social media for the council now being a “laughing stock”. Strong words…
Some while ago, Ferret readers will recall the disastrous and dangerous car park that was created in between Fitzwilliam Primary School and the Hemsworth Town Council owned allotment site. It’s…
Ferret has heard about the recent Bank Holiday event held at the Waterpark, complete with outdoor entertainment provided out of the community purse, that was held on a different day…
At last Thursday evenings three 3 Hemsworth Town Council Committee meetings, at long last, we saw the Independent Cabal Town Councillors Chairs and Vice Chairs replaced. They were dethroned by…
Many of our community, including Ferret at times, have been astounded by the actions of some of our Town Councillors and the Town Clerk Alan Draper. The Town Councillors to…
At the Hemsworth Town Council meeting on the 12th May 2022, some interesting revelations emerged that were perhaps overshadowed by the dethroning of Mr Jim Kenyon. There was of course,…
At tonight’s Town Council Meeting our Councillors have the opportunity to elect a “new” Chair for the 2022 – 2023 year. Ferret has looked at Hemsworth Town Council’s standing orders…
Ferret has taken the following from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life The Seven Principles of Public Life outline the ethical standards those working in the public sector are expected to adhere to. They were…
Ferret has posted previously regarding Independent Hemsworth Town Council failing to take any legal advice and going ahead with construction of a storage unit and gate at the side of…