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a Grumble or ask a Question RegistrationTo register please email the website address with your suggested username and we will send you a password.Posted by: Frazer, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 2/01/10 10:46:13 GMT Registration now requiredHi All.At the request of users to this website registration is now required to use the Grumble Sheet, or, if you think you may only want to contribute once, you may email entries in to the website email address as given on the contacts page. Entries by registered users will appear immediately. We will continue, for the time being, the practice of not requiring registration for the chatroom, and see how things go! The maximum number of characters per entry has been increased to 5000. Posted by: Frazer, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 2/01/10 10:43:58 GMT PrivacyDave, as I said to "concerned" please get in touch and we can easily address your concerns.Posted by: Frazer, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 29/12/09 16:00:50 GMT PrivacyAm I the only one concerned? I have had suspicions that the administrator was posting anonymously to query or critique other posters. And having re read posts from just before Christmas, I believe I was right. Anon2 and the administrator were one and the same. I am also concerned that IPs, and identities are/have been discussed with third party individuals. This is a breach of trust and position, not to mention laws on data privacy. Posted by: concerned, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 28/12/09 12:22:14 GMT I too was concerned. I stopped posting for 2 reasons: 1. if I said anything that the 'clique' did not agree with I was gunned down in flames, surely this is a discussion forum and if we all say the same thing it will get boring, also the clique were saying things that were hearsay and when I queried what they were saying they got very abusive. 2. Marcus Warner was outed for using 3 names, surely that is his right? Posted by: Dave, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 29/12/09 12:56:06 GMT PrivacyFollowing a post by "concerned" on our grumble sheet I can assure users of the chatroom that absolute privacy is observed and will be observed unless legal action is threatened against us. So if you post be prepared, in case of litigation, to ultimately stand by what you post.Caught unawares I did, some time ago, reveal information about one post, but only to a user of the same IP address/computer as the queried post originated from. Even given these unusual circumstances I accept that this was wrong; apologies have been given and accepted on this particular issue and no such information will be revealed in the future. I can therefore assure "concerned" that they are wrong in almost every aspect of their contribution and if they care to get in touch in person by email or by phone perhaps we can discuss their allegations in detail and hopefully put their mind at rest. I could attempt to prove to "concerned" that I am not anon2 but that would involve revealing what I could find out about the identity of anon2, which would involve a breach of trust. Posted by: Frazer , Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 28/12/09 19:43:33 GMT privacyAm I the only one concerned? I have had suspicions that the administrator was posting anonymously to query or critique other posters. And having re read posts from just before Christmas, I believe I was right. Anon2 and the administrator were one and the same. I am also concerned that IPs, and identities are/have been discussed with third party individuals. This is a breach of trust and position, not to mention laws on data privacy.Posted by: concerned, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 28/12/09 12:22:14 GMT Peer to PeerAs far as I can see, this site does not operate using P2P its a Community/Chat sitePosted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 22/12/09 12:22:02 GMT Peer to PeerAs far as I can see, this site does not operate using P2P its a Community/Chat sitePosted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 22/12/09 12:21:52 GMT Peer to PeerAs far as I can see, this site does not operate using P2P its a Community/Chat sitePosted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 22/12/09 12:21:45 GMT E PrivacyPerhaps the administrator should peruse the following on P2P anonymity?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_P2P Posted by: Private Pete, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 14/12/09 12:19:20 GMT DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998Does this administator adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998? ie the new e-Privacy Directive LawPosted by: Private Pete, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 14/12/09 11:52:09 GMT DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998Does this administator adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998? ie the new e-Privacy Directive LawPosted by: Private Pete, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 14/12/09 11:52:03 GMT IntiguedNOT castings any aspersions here but is this the same Roger Coghill?http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/jun/28/sciencenews.mobilephones Posted by: Avatar, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 25/11/09 17:02:23 GMT WHO ARE YOU?Who are you? your website does not reveal the name and address of the website owner and administrator.Posted by: Roger Coghill, Contact: roger@cogreslab.co.uk, Ward: Cwmynyscoy 24/11/09 22:51:41 GMT Hypocracy???Quote from Local Councilor on why he should be OUR MP."You may be thinking why should I support Wildgust, he will be just like the rest.. Well you are very wrong, I know the value of a pound, I know what needs to be done to develop Torfaen and I actually care about people…. Our local political representatives have completely lost touch with reality, we need a fresh start a politician that is free of party politics and will listen to the voice of the people, represent their views and then act in the best interest of Torfaen and its residents… Posted by: A Voter, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 16/11/09 17:38:33 GMT NEW DRIVE FOR OLD TREESposting removed due to threat of litigation, see herePosted by: St James Field, Contact: none, Ward: Pontypool 15/11/09 13:05:49 GMT childishValid points are one thing, insults and childish posts are just pathetic.Have your say but to continue to harp on about the same subject & points over days & weeks, really shows yourself up. We all know the allegations being made against him.......we do not continually need to see them being posted, day after day. Your're making only yourself look bad and giving sympathy votes to others. Posted by: notamused, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 20/10/09 12:17:54 BST Not Amused EitherI am also not amused. By stifling of those who dare to draw attention the legitimate mistakes and poor choices of Fred Wildgust.Shame Frazer you have just lost myself and 3 others from your site. Posted by: Anti Fred, Contact: none, Ward: Pontypool 20/10/09 11:04:08 BST childish?I agree, this part of the website has been hijacked by the Anti-Fred Wildgust Brigade and although I am by no way a supporter of his I must say that most of these comments are unreasoned insults that will improve nothing and possibly even gain support for Fred.Please can you all leave the Grumble sheet for those who wish to bring other matters to the attention of the public. If you wish to write a reasoned criticism of the member for Pontypool then please email it to me and I shall ask for a reply from him. Posted by: Frazer, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 20/10/09 09:41:33 BST childishAll very childish. Would be braver of you to put your own name, then we could really see your true colours.Posted by: notamused, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 20/10/09 09:18:16 BST VOTE FOR ME WANNABE WILDGUSTMy name is Wannnabe Wildgust please vote for me. I saw the salary of Paul Murphy £425,000, and thought my boiler needs replacing.My platforms are: 1. Cut down healthy trees in the Conservation Area. 2. A concrete car park in every green lush garden. 3. Paint the whole town black and demand expensive consultations funded by hard pressed taxpayes to ensure this done. 4. Fund my wifes museum over all else. 5. See that the steps to MY doctor's office are repaired, but you can take a hike if you want any others done. 6. Put a trailer park in Churchwood for me to manage (and cut down all the trees to do it). 7. Ignore the litter and overgrown weeds in the town centre, not near Churchwood so I don't really care. 8. Pretend the salmon initiative was my idea!! 9. Abolish Pontypool Community Council and put 5 service workers out of a job, what do I care I will be on 425k. 10. Evade at all times and bluff the rest. Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 19/10/09 11:11:52 BST FACTTo Fred WildgustIt is a FACT that you have been caught bullying colleague(s) in the work place and this is in print, and the reipient(s) have made a formal complaint, and it is imminent that you will be disciplined, and those concerned ARE seeking you dismissal. Itis a FACT tht your emails have been circulated to every employee of TCBC and PCC, some even by yourself!! It is a FACT that you waste tax payer monies with your insidious irrelevant obsession with the colour of gates, yet will not support residnets who ask for your support. It is a FACT that you chose commerce over community, and do not have the courtesy to explain. Perhaps because you know that by doing so you neglected those who are actually (and did) eligible to vote for you by their residency. Itis a FACT that you are a bully and an evader of the truth, and a poor representative of you ward residents. Posted by: TCBCer, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 18/10/09 14:24:39 BST I did not miss the pointI simply pointed out that he had evaded the question. If I was him I would explain exactly what I have got thus ending all this speculation. He either wants people to carry on so that they get egg on their faces when they are proved wrong or he is evading the truth. Simple.Posted by: d, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 18/10/09 12:13:02 BST d and nutcracker have missed the point.Whoever got in touch with the university got it wrong, a post graduate degree can be either a masters (eg MA) or a doctorate (a PhD). Hoever there are many post graduate QUALIFICATIONS that are not degrees and are either of you denying Fred has one of these?For instance, to prove my point, a course leading to a Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE). It is a course and is defined as being a post graduate qualification but it is a certificate, not a degree, but it is a post graduate course, taken by almost everyone who trains to be a teacher after having a degree in something else. It is a postgraduate course and a post graduate qualification but it is not a post graduate degree! Did Fred claim to have a post graduate degree, I think not? Posted by: not a fred supporter!, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 17/10/09 18:50:09 BST missed the pointHe is very clever at not actually answering questions so if you are not careful he has bamboozled you yet again. A lot of people get away with this as most accept what is told them. I have now come to a point when I don't believe anything I am told.Posted by: d, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 17/10/09 12:42:43 BST YOUR CLAIMThink you have missed the point..yet again.On your website you claim to have "a graduate course at Lampeter University, and my Post graduate qualifications at the University of Glamorgan". As confirmed by Glamorgan University, and others, post graduate courses are for PHd. No evidence has yet been found of your graduate course? Belive you me, many hours will be spent in getting to the bottom of this. Posted by: nutcracker, Contact: none, Ward: Pontypool 17/10/09 11:47:58 BST FactI laugh everytime I read the rubbish that is printed about me on this website... I dont have a Doctorate, I wish I had. I do have a HGV though.Posted by: Wildgust, Contact: fred.wildgust@virgin.net, Ward: Pontypool 16/10/09 20:11:13 BST MISLEADINGI would like for Councillor Wildgust to clarify to his colleagues and the public why he has stated on his web site that he has a Post graduate qualification. Is it true that he has a PhD which is the only qualification achieved by a Post graduate qualification.Posted by: TCBCer, Contact: none, Ward: Croesyceiliog South 14/10/09 14:26:37 BST Who?Meow boys.Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 21:09:09 BST Can Neil Mason handle a computer?No longer, he's a reformed manPosted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 20:35:04 BST Eastenders????I thought that was an odd comment to make, all the other men I know hate it, so who do we know who watches it?Posted by: dom, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 20:29:56 BST Who?It is all in the IQ or lack of it per ref to Eastenders????Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 20:21:01 BST who?mmmmmmm interesting!!!!!Posted by: dom, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 20:16:10 BST DR FredOr it could be Annon2 is Neil Mason and Fred was the others.Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 20:13:36 BST dr fredOf course they are all him as none of them can spell.Posted by: dom, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 19:20:21 BST Is Annon2/Moan/Sword/Sword2 etc DRFred?Let it be old man, let it be.Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 19:07:05 BST Dr FredDr Fred, the Yorkie Man!!!Posted by: I can't believe it, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 13:13:56 BST I can't believe itYou forgot lorry driver (he mentioned on his website that he was charged with having a faulty tachograph (his employers fault not his )Posted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 13/10/09 12:24:45 BST Dr FRED???OK now I have seen it all. Dr Fred, what did you do your thesis on? Modern warfare?Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 11:04:34 BST Dr Fred Wildgust BA MA PhDDon't forget to add sex guru to the list...eh Liz?Posted by: none, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 10:46:15 BST Dr Fred Wildgust BA MA PhD BBCBBC stand for bloody Big Charlatan.Relax, unless he is your councillor, ignore or laugh at him. He is singlehandedly keeping Labour in Power (by justifying the famous fives continued defection to labour) and Bob should be paying him an SRA rather than Neil if it aynt too heavy it aynt too hot Mason. Posted by: Fred but not Wildgust, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 10:26:28 BST Dr Fred Wildgust BA MA PhDAs qualified as Professor Stephen Hawkins.Well it must be so, Fred's webpages say he has: A degree from Aberystwyth - BA A graduate degree from Lampeter - MA A Post graduate degree from Glammorgan-PhD that is very impressive, Glammorgan only do post graduate studies in Economics and Engineering. Very impressive, and they only offer 1 every few years, very very impressive. Still with A levels, O levels, all those degrees that equates to over 12 years of higher education, it must have landed on very high student loan debt. Plus working down a coal mine as a young man (weren't you in education then?), working as a Teacher, a Careers Advisor and a handyman, Dr Fred must be 101. Still I can't believe it.......... Posted by: I can't believe it, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 13/10/09 10:15:17 BST Mobile NumberI only every give out my mobile as I am rarely in the house, I'm either at work in a meeting or walking around my ward. What I tend to do is to say that I will ring them straight back as quite a few of my ward are on PAYG Mobiles. As I have an Iphone I also get emails pushed straight to my phone as well as texts. So I am more assesable to the community. So I beleive this works better for them to always be able to contact me - not just when I am rarely in.Posted by: Giles Davies, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 13/10/09 09:14:04 BST Fred, why only give your mobile phone number?FredWhy do you and a number of other councillors (including Plaid) only give your electorate your mobile phone number? Why should people have to pay what amounts to a premium rate call to speak to their councillor? Posted by: Frazer, Contact: none, Ward: Upper Cwmbran 12/10/09 23:46:37 BST FACTSMore qualifications than Stephen Hawkins. I don't believe it he is making it up.Posted by: Stu, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 12/10/09 21:46:38 BST FACTS or FICTIONOK just read his webpage, it says he wants to stop trees being cut down; put a caravan park in Churchwood - so that would involve cutting trees down; abolish Pontypool Community Council; enforcement of European ecological monitoring standards (think he actually means Eropean Environmental Directives, but nevermind)- so pity he did not know about Regualtion 34 of teh Habitat Regualtions when he supported to detroy the gardens at St James Hall; but nevermind eh? With a degree, a graduate degree and a post graduate degree he must be very clever.Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 12/10/09 21:42:14 BST GET THE FACTSFrom where I stand, Fred is bitter because MR Williams stood up for the local community because he would only help the interest of those who do not live in his ward. I believe that it is the duty of the local councillor to represent the people who live and vote in his/her ward to the council when asked. Shame that Giles Davies, Paul Murphy, Lynne Neagle and John Cunningam Torfaen Freinds of The Earth, True Wales and Ian Williams had to so this because they all knew that Fred would not. That is a fact. No spin, no hype, no bull.Posted by: CC, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 12/10/09 21:17:48 BST Get the FactsFact this man does not support local ward residents.Fact he sends bullying emails to work colleagues then send them to members of the public (I recieve them regularity along with slanderous letters to the Free Press, so slanderous Nicole Garnon says she can't print them). Fact, he has taken claim for too many issues he should not have 1 Salmon Ladder 2 Housing Priority for service personnel 3 well I could go on to much more. His record speaks for itself and now he pretends to be Sword, Sword2 etc to dig at Ian Willaims because he was kicked out of People's Voice for lying about Pontypool College to his party. Fact he jumped ship at the first chance BEFORE asking the people who voted for him as an Independent. Fact this man is a liar and a bully and goes against the people who he shoud be serving because he believes he knows what is really best for them. This is unacceptable. We have all seen your true colours Fred and when Torfaen legal dept finally take the necessary steps to deal with your email campaign to harass colleaues we will be there to watch. Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 12/10/09 21:05:39 BST Get the factsDear Reader and posters.I have read the most recent postings and they include so many inaccuracies and falsehoods. To get the facts I would encourage everyone to visit my website at www.fred-wildgust.info or look me up on Facebook and sign up as a friend and receive postings instantly. Alternatively, if you would like to email me and ask me any questions please feel free, I will try to answer them within 12 hours. I ask everyone to remember I am an opposition councillor and as such will continue to oppose any group that supports the labour regime. Posted by: Fred Wildgust, Contact: fred.wildgust@virgin.net, Ward: Pontypool 12/10/09 20:20:18 BST THEY WERE RIGHT??I have copied the post below onto the Torfaen Chat Page and hope that The Visitor is willing to discuss his opinions further there.Posted by: Frazer, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 12/10/09 10:56:36 BST THEY WERE RIGHT??I have been reading this site for a number of days.It would seem to me that all things being equal it was the right decision for plaid and the two independents to ensure stable governance. I believe that a council led by the current leader of the opposition would have been a disaster. She is not that bright and certainly has a lack of grasp of what is going on. Her personal appearance really shows what she is. The rest of the independents - and I use the term loosely - have not conducted themselves very well. indeed some of them spend most of their time on holidays, ones they could not afford before they became councillors. In fact they are a total SHAMBLES. Cunnington...you were right!! Posted by: The Visitor, Contact: none, Ward: Blaenavon 12/10/09 09:28:49 BST ha haYou got a good sense of humour!!!!!!Posted by: dom, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 11/10/09 17:37:16 BST OAFYou must be wrong FW has a degree in teaching, was a coal miner, careers advisor, and so much more, that he now spends his time cleaning peoples gardens does not mean he is an oaf. He is a jack of all trades....Posted by: none, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 11/10/09 17:19:32 BST A CunningtonAlso, Alistair Cunnington is an Independant not Plaid and I know him quite well and believe me he cannot be bullied by an uneducated oaf.Posted by: dom, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 11/10/09 16:37:41 BST peoples voiceI wouldn't worry about his smear campaigns as we all know they are a lot of lies but personally I didn't have much time for PV before the St James Field debacle but I have seen Ian Williams talk a lot of sense and have revised my opinion, so nothing Fw can say will harm them.Posted by: dom, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 11/10/09 16:35:51 BST Smear Campaign Shame on Fred WildgustIt would appear that Fred Wildgust, not happy with sending bullying emails to John Cunningham (I have seen them), bullying Alaistair Cunnington of Plaid Cymru, belittling Lynne Neagle and harassing Paul Murphy outside his surgeries, intent on desrtoying Pontypool Community Council. Has now sunk to the losest of lows...trying to smear People's Voice because they gained so much support because of his derelict of duty to serve the residents of ST James Field.What a twat. Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: Pontypool 11/10/09 14:50:30 BST THERE ARE MORE!!!So...there again we have another example of duplicity.THERE ARE MORE!!! Posted by: Nutcracker, Contact: none, Ward: Pontypool 9/10/09 08:18:23 BST Do please tell us! On the chat page someone is concerned that people castigate him all the time and she is beginning to feel sorry for him so perhaps she needs to know what he is really like. Posted by: bobby, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 9/10/09 18:08:30 BST SalmonThere were letters in the Free Press castigating him, he did not reply.There is another issue; on his website he claims to have changed TCBC policy to allow ex-service personnel to go to the top - Gold + - when they are discharged. What really happened is this; he had a ward member who had just left the services, he requested help in getting accomadation. He approached the officer concerned and was told "we are towards the end of a process to give ex-service personnel, who have a clean record of discharge Gold + staus. So...there again we have another example of duplicity. THERE ARE MORE!!! Posted by: Nutcracker, Contact: none, Ward: Pontypool 9/10/09 08:18:23 BST salmonI too was told it was his idea, as if!! This man has never been interested in the environment. I should have known better and was very surprised when he boasted about it as I thought at the time that it should have been kept quiet. But of course what a wonderful photo opportunity again and how excited he was (or pretended to be) when telling people about his great feat.Posted by: bobby, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 8/10/09 20:29:32 BST SalmonSALMON, spell woman!!!!!Posted by: Janice, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 8/10/09 20:03:00 BST SalmomThanks for the correction Nutcracker.Fred did tell us it was his idea, in fact he said it was his childhood dream... Posted by: Janice, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 8/10/09 20:02:17 BST NOT HIS IDEAThis 'salmon ladder' was put in place long before fred was involved.The scheme was to be kept 'hush hush' until the right time for disclosure of salmon in the river. The river authority were totally involved with the angling club. Fred then went on to blow open in the paper in order to get publicity. What a "shyster" the anglers and others involved were mortified. Posted by: Nutcracker, Contact: none, Ward: Pontypool 8/10/09 19:01:18 BST JaniceHi Janice, yes I know the salmon ladder was Fred's big green idea. The comment was meant to be sarcasm. Obviously, St. James Field did not have any photo opportunities for him?Posted by: bobby, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 8/10/09 17:52:21 BST BatsBobby, The salmon ladder was Wildgust's personal agenda. He has a vision don't you know. Caravans in Churchwood, and a carpark in every garden. He even had my daughter, an earth scientist advise him on it for free. But she saw through his creepy motives and cut him loose.Posted by: Janice, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 8/10/09 15:50:53 BST BatsBobby, The salmon ladder was Wildgust's personal agenda. He has a vision don't you know. Caravans in Churchwood, and a carpark in every garden. He even had my daughter, an earth scientist advise him on it for free. But she saw through his creepy motives and cut him loose.Posted by: Janice, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 8/10/09 15:50:48 BST whats wrong with batsHow can the council make such a fuss about the salmon ladder but care nothing for the bats in St. James Field? What they have done in allowing the roosts to be cut down is illegal , dishonest and anti-environmental.God help anyone who lives near a bit of green space - it won't be there for long! Posted by: bobby, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 7/10/09 18:03:43 BST Pontypool Community CouncilLast night we put 2 motions forward. One to stopall Councillor visits abroad and to redirect the money to other much needed services. The second to scrap or reduce the £50,000 we give to pontypool town and use it to provide free swimming to children in our catchment and on core services. We lost both. All the Labour Group voted against. So much for grass root services! Hang your heads in shame and enjoy your jollies labour group! Posted by: G Davies, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 1/10/09 18:39:47 BST Pontypool Community CouncilJust to let you all know, before the rumour millstarts up. I resigned yesterday as Chairman of Events at Pontypool Community Council, Stating family commitments and personal reasons. Thought its best to get it from the horses mouth first! Posted by: G Davies, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 30/09/09 04:43:57 BST Socialism a four letter word'Democracy is the road to Socialism'...True or not, a little socialism is a good thing, do we not enjoy the advantages of the NHS, subsidised dentistry, beneifts when in need? Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 26/09/09 11:54:47 BST Nihil est incertius vulgoNihil est incertius vulgo....Nothing predictable about the last massive labour loss... C,mom Chris, you identify with Glenn Beck... Posted by: ME, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 26/09/09 11:37:01 BST Carpo lemma per balls quod suum pectus pectoris quod mens mos insisto1. A Tory Victory is just not possible in Torfaen, especially with Fred, Peoples' Voice and a couple of others on the scene. Even Plaid will get a few votes from friends and family.2.In what way are People's Voice supporting the Conservatives? Perhaps they just agree with them on certain issues, and are free to vote they way their constituents want, unlike members of the labour led coalition Posted by: Another Observer, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 26/09/09 00:06:57 BST Do not be such a arsholeSeems like I struck a nerve chris!!!Perhaps I should give it to the Chief Executive??? Posted by: Ian Williams, Contact: W275@aol.com, Ward: St Cadocs/Penygarn 26/09/09 00:02:02 BST Do not be such a arsholeSeems like I struck a nerve chris!!!Perhaps I should give it to the Chief Executive??? Posted by: Ian Williams, Contact: W275@aol.com, Ward: St Cadocs/Penygarn 26/09/09 00:02:02 BST Nihil est incertius vulgoI wonder if a possible Tory victory at thenext General Election mean that the "socialist" Peoples Voice will stop supporting them in Torfaen Posted by: An Observer, Contact: none, Ward: Pontypool 25/09/09 21:58:02 BST Bullying in the workplaceWho is the dossier been submitted to?Posted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: girlgossip30@ymail.com, Ward: Abersychan 25/09/09 10:55:38 BST Bullying in the work placeI am informed that it is being investigated a dossier has been submitted containing NUMEROUS emails. I was wondering how far along the investigation was.Posted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 24/09/09 15:41:34 BST Bullying in the workplaceBullying in the workplace is illegal, but if the person being harrased does not make a complaint what can you do?Posted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 24/09/09 13:27:05 BST EmailsAnyway what is happening with the emails sent to Cwmbran MBE KSG cllr saying how much he hates and despises him? Sent to him in work on the TCBC network as well? Bullying in the workplace is illegal.Posted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 24/09/09 13:17:30 BST CensorshipSorry I did not see them prior to removal, ED if they went up and people saw them, why did you remove them??Posted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 24/09/09 13:16:55 BST censorshipCensorship not sensorship...sorry should have gone to specsavers!!!Posted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 24/09/09 13:14:39 BST sensorshipGG, the sentences were just removed that referred to a miner and crossing the picket line and name changes....Posted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 24/09/09 13:13:33 BST CensorshipHi AnonHow do you know nothing said was illegal. If the sentences were not posted??? Posted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: girlgossip30@ymail.com, Ward: Abersychan 24/09/09 13:09:26 BST sensorshipI see the sensorship has started.......democracy includes freedom of speach... Nothing illegal was said in the last post which referred to crossing picket lines. Posted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 24/09/09 13:05:40 BST EMAILSYes, it is bullying, and should be dealt with. Web Editor Note: Two Sentences have been removed from this entry, if nutcracker wishes to get in touch I will explain why The Fred PressPerhaps we should rename the Free Press - the Fred Press; in reference to this editors constant consicuous bias to this man's political views.Posted by: None, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 23/09/09 19:42:53 BST YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yes we shouldI am going to ask friends and family to stop buying it. Posted by: The Watcher, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 23/09/09 16:51:05 BST Should we boycott the Free PressThe Free Press in their love affair with Wildgust has now perpetuated him to the role of the new 'Terry Banfield'. By their constant publishing of his every move...Sad day when bullies get glory. Posted by: fed up, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 23/09/09 16:20:16 BST EmailsAny more news on the Independent cllr who has been sending the numerous hateful harassing emails to the Head of Op Services? If I reciecved them I would make a formal complaint, he seems an innocent receiver of bullying in the work place,Posted by: none, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 23/09/09 15:33:04 BST Dear FredPSDear Fred Please answer this, do you realise how difficult you are making it for the opposition councillors, particulary the independents, to be taken seriously? Posted by: Jon, Contact: none, Ward: Upper Cwmbran 23/09/09 15:16:38 BST Fred Wildgust is an Asset!In fact Fred Wildgust is the labour leaders greatest asset when it comes to staying in power. Singlehandedly Fred, with his bizarre behavior, is allowing the three Plaid members and the 2 "independents" to justify their continuing 100% support for the coalition.Of course the press love him, like they loved Screaming Lord Such! Posted by: Jon, Contact: none, Ward: Upper Cwmbran 23/09/09 15:06:24 BST NOT ANY MOREIt appears that the 'Free Press' will give copy to anything that wildgust does.What we need from our politicians are policies that matter to us the ordinary people. We have become 'sick and tired' of this mans"political stunts". I for one am not going to buy the Free Press again until it stops pandering to these obvious gestures. There were no more people - some said less - in town for the so called flower show than any other morning. The stunt of the coffin was - in light of his non-attendance at re-generation meetings - was pathetic. Posted by: The Watcher, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 23/09/09 12:40:08 BST FREE PRESS IN LOVE WITH FRED OR WHAT?Also,Wildgust emailed Mr Wellington on 16 Sept and demaned a meeting on town centre Regeneration. This is not enough time to arrange an ad hock meeting..Pertanent Cllrs were on leave etc...Then he does not attend Regen Scrutiny meeting..then he pulls this RIP stunt. NO BUSINESS ACUMEN. NO UNDERSTANING OF COOPERATION. Election time coming...propoganda for his own politicla means..stope feeding his ego Free Press. Posted by: not likely, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 23/09/09 11:52:15 BST FREE PRESS IN LOVE WITH FRED OR WHAT?Come on everyone can't you see that the Free Press are giving TOO much ink to Wildgust....Labour TPV etc are being slandered by him at evry turn and the local paper eat it up. Let us not see him in print anymore it is embarassing. Can we have more democracy from our local rag? PLEASE. Posted by: not likely, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 23/09/09 11:14:57 BST Opposition"this was sent to me by a leading labour councillor to demonstrate how the opposition are wasting time at meetings". Web Editor Note: I take your point but that was how it was put to me. However you are all technically opposition groups; "...how some opposition groups are wasting time at meetings" would be better? meetingThen they are two totally different meetings.Can I kindly suggest that both are right. My understanding, as told to Council yesterday, was that Cllr Wildgust did not attend the TCBC Regeneration Scrutiny meeting. The Regen Partnership group is a different group. Posted by: 1, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 23/09/09 06:55:03 BST MeetingPontypool Regeneration Partnership - Operations Group?Posted by: none, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 22/09/09 17:36:04 BST Regeneration MeetingHi,I was at full Council today. The chair of Regeneration Committee stated that he was angry because Fred did not bother to turn up at the meeting. There is only 1 Regeneration Scrutiny meeting every 6-8 weeks. Perhaps there is a mix up in which meeting, etc? Posted by: 1, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 22/09/09 17:02:59 BST NOT RUMOURS BUT TRUTHTHANK YOU, KNEW I WAS RIGHT!!!!!!! ANYONE FOR AN APOLOGY??? I'D LIKE IT.Posted by: TCBCer, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 22/09/09 16:48:16 BST HE WAS THEREREF: THE COMMENT THAT FRED WAS NOT AT THE RE-GENERATION MEETING.He was there and actually the last out, this is from the person who virtually had to throw Tenison and Wildgust out in order to lock up. Posted by: The Watcher, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 22/09/09 16:29:56 BST IT WAS A TREATCouncil meeting Tuesday 22nd Sept.Again we saw the monthly "Fred shed" this time it was 'freezing expenses'. Now I thought this had already been done on three occasions befare. But nothing will stop Fred getting his name on the agenda. He lost and was made to look silly by other councillors, one of whom asked him if he would pay back the circa £65 extra he had claimed. The slince was.......deafening. Can't cut it in the chamber, can't cut it in Westminster. Poor Fred such a promising start, and such a frizzle out. 1. Wants to get rid of PCC 2. Wants to be elected to.....PCC 3. Wants to reduce allowances 4. Claims extra allowances Posted by: The Watcher, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 22/09/09 14:23:46 BST Time for ChangeHi IanWhilst I can understand your point I think you'll find that the posts will greatly reduce, if you scroll through all the posts on here today, you'll find that only yourself, Janice and Giles provide your full names. Sometimes through rumors, ear say etc posts are put up and may not be 100% factual, if a full name is given then it leaves posts open to legal proceedings. The site gives the opportunity to remain anonymous at the moment, but people should realise that IPS,s can easily be traced. Posted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: girlgossip30@ymail.com, Ward: Abersychan 22/09/09 09:38:30 BST TIME FOR CHANGEAfter looking at these posts, I think it is time that there was some monitoring.Names, and correct ones at that should be registered. anonimity should not be accepted. The identity of one 'postee' is obvious from his grammer, so no-one is fooled. We should use this for serious comments, not some of the "purile" nonsense we are reading. Posted by: Ian Williams, Contact: W275@aol.com, Ward: St Cadocs/Penygarn 22/09/09 08:46:01 BST St James fieldFor the record1. No one pulls my strings 2. I have no interests in Park Estates 3. I support Janice 100% 4. I have ALWAYS supported conservation areas 5. I cannot make any gains from this. Its not my ward or ever will be. 6. This has Nothing to do with the Coalition. 7. I have stated to Janice that I am helping her as a concerned party and in No way as a Community Councillor. 8. This is a Personal issue for me as its something I beleive in, there are too many conservation areas getting ruined in our country and we should ALL forget about scoring points and just fight to save and protect them. One gone, they are lost forever. Posted by: Giles Davies, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 21/09/09 16:30:28 BST true factsRegarding the regeneration meeting. Were you there?Cllr, please divulge yourself. Cllr Wildgust was not at that meeting and didnt give apologies. I know this IS fact. He had not been notified of the change in Meeting times. Please stop making up stories. Your obviously indepted to your imagination for your facts! Posted by: Regeneration meeting, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 21/09/09 16:08:06 BST Side lineAt the Regeneration Meeting last week a certain Pontypool cllr was seen tete-a-tete with the landlord/manager of Park Estate....St James Hall was overheard in their discussion.....Vested inerest?Posted by: TCBCer, Contact: none, Ward: Croesyceiliog South 21/09/09 15:59:42 BST St JamesThe Planning Application at St James should not be used for any policical gain! I am sure that Cllor Giles who supports Janice in opposing the application and is the Chair of the PCC coalition would not condone any Plaid actionsPosted by: Gossip Girl, Contact: girlgossip30@ymail.com, Ward: Abersychan 21/09/09 15:41:40 BST Nearly fell off my chair laughing 2Fred, Fred, Fred will you ever stop stirring...Ask your Plaid friend, HE DID CONTACT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 21/09/09 15:07:24 BST Nearly fell off my chair laughing 2Giles, if the informer is a council worker or councillor, I would laugh at the info too.For years, the management of TCBC have been employed by the Labour group & I suspect have labour leanings. Hell, Bob wellington has surrounded himself in relatives! Neice, son,.....the list goes on. You should realise that som of what is posted on here, by politcal party members & supporters are specifically doen to diss the opposotion & big up their own parties......we have MP election in May....and they are all out to gain votes & be seen to be on the residents side, whilst engaging in smear campaigns. Roll with it. You SOOO did the right thing by leaving Labour & its bad policy decisions. You can now focus on working for the people without being whipped. A true local politician. Posted by: giles supporter, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 21/09/09 13:11:49 BST Plaid RumoursThis DID NOT come from labour Giles....It is a gift from an informed insider..... Posted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 21/09/09 12:46:48 BST Nearly Fell Off Me Chair Laffin!!The smear campaign has started lol, wonderedhow long the Labour Party would take! Lol. Posted by: Giles Davies, Contact: none, Ward: Abersychan 21/09/09 11:46:38 BST PCC COALITIONGiles should beware of getting into bed with fred, it will end in tears , it always does.Anyway, what interest does he have in park estates? Posted by: Dave, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 21/09/09 11:35:09 BST PlaidI don't think you should worry about Plaid vote (there is only 1 plaid on planning). Plaid's representation on Planning Committee is hardly ever there. Has missed the last 2 or 3 (3 months)Posted by: worries, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 21/09/09 11:02:02 BST Plaid RumoursGossip on the street this weekend is that a certain Pontypool councilor has been using his influence with Pontypool community Council Coalition Party to get their Plaids to 'talk' to Torfaen Coucnil Plaids to their favourable planning committee votes to get a car park plan in Pontypool town centre thru. It is rumoured he has a invested interest in Park Est.Posted by: Gossip Dad, Contact: none, Ward: Fairwater 21/09/09 09:00:32 BST RUMOURSJohn And Bob always fall out, then quickly its "kiss and make up time" they both know they need each other.Spoke to John the other day - these are the people who make the decisions - on one issue, he told me there was no problem. You see...in order to get things done you have to speak to the ones who matter, at this time. You cannot be calling people silly names and ridiculing them in emails to collegues and council employees and then expect them to "move mountains for you". Not very 'statesman like' is it? Posted by: Ian Williams, Contact: W275@aol.com, Ward: St Cadocs/Penygarn 19/09/09 10:36:09 BST Rumours about the leader?It got lost in all this stuff about Fred and St James, so I'll ask again, anyone know about these rumours that Bob Wellington won't put up next time?And what about the quarrel, split in the cabinet, mentioned by someone else? Posted by: anon, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 19/09/09 09:12:21 BST Bullying in the work placeThat is a 'Wild' question.....Posted by: TCBCer, Contact: none, Ward: Croesyceiliog South 18/09/09 19:52:27 BST Bullying in the work placeWho on earth can this be?Posted by: Dave, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 18/09/09 18:15:00 BST Bullying in the work placeMy gossip today ....A Pontypool Cllr has been sending bullying, harassing hate emails to a high ranking MBE awarded Cllr.Police I am informed are investigating bullying in the workforce....... Posted by: TCBCer, Contact: none, Ward: Croesyceiliog South 18/09/09 11:05:12 BST THE PROBLEMNOT THE ANTI FRED BRIGADEThe problem lies in this; Fred was elected to "serve" his ward members. He held a meeting at St James' Field with the residents some time ago. His mission, he said, was to ensure the trees and hedges remained. Now...we have an about turn, simply because he has fallen out with one of the residents, or, he has another master. How can we put our trust in someone like this. You only have to see some of the emails he is sending to councillors, to see that he has a big problem. I once supported his stance, now he needs to realise that to serve his ward members he has to cooperate, we know he cannot do this. Posted by: The Watcher, Contact: none, Ward: (not specified) 18/09/09 10:01:02 BST
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