URGENT - IMPORTANT CONSULTATION EVENT TOMORROW!

The Cooper/Britton years were notorious for poor governance (and worse) and one of the hallmarks was no or no adequate consultation on important issues - often, under Britton's administrative "leadership" "lol", also illegally - see, for example, the judgment of Mr Justice Hickinbottom in his damning demolition of the Cooper/Britton fiasco in the CTB disaster (posts passim).

I have recently discerned a small bats squeak of sanity finally returning under the new leader, Steve Eling, and so it is very disappointing to note that Britton and Co are back to their old tricks. Sadwell's enormously over-staffed and costly (over half a million quid a year to tweet incessantly about dog sh*t) "Communications Department" sent out a notice about a very important consultation event AT The Kremlin TOMORROW on a matter of considerable importance but only on 25th July so that you might have missed it. I have been asked by local residents to publicise this and am happy to do so. Please use social media etc to get the message out.

Eling hasn't got the balls (yet) to deliver the coup de grace to the dismal "Chief Executive" but he also needs to consider cutting Cooper's ridiculously bloated propaganda department and using some of the cash to help these unfortunate people. That's what Labour is supposed to be about isn't it? Councillor - you also need to ensure that Britton and Co do not treat people with such vile contempt with ridiculously short notice for a matter of major concern to a number of vulnerable individuals and their families!

News Release

PR 13484

Released

25 July 2016

ADULT SERVICES CONSULTATION EVENT

Sandwell people are being asked for their views on proposals for the future of Fountain Court, a Smethwick care home which supports 16 people with dementia.

A report to the council’s cabinet says that there are three options for the home – keep the unit  operating as it is now, relocate the service to another provider or to relocate residents to other homes.

People have until Tuesday 16 August to give their views under the consultation which will also include discussions with staff, residents and families.

Anyone wanting to make their views known about Fountain Court, can:
* complete the on-line survey at www.sandwell.gov.uk/consultation by Tuesday 16 August.

* email: fountain_court@sandwell.gov.uk

* attend a consultation event on Monday 1 August at Sandwell Council Chamber, Sandwell Council House, Oldbury from 10am-12noon.

The council is also asking residents for their views on alternative options for the future delivery of day services for older people at two of the council's extra-care-sheltered housing schemes - Holly Grange in Smethwick and Manifoldia Grange in West Bromwich.

The schemes provide a planned programme of activities and social interaction designed to promote well-being for people aged 55 and over.

The options are for the service to remain the same or to be transferred to another provider.

Anyone wanting to make their views known about delivering the day services, can:
* complete the on-line survey at www.sandwell.gov.uk/consultation by Tuesday 16 August.

* email: daycare_granges@sandwell.gov.uk

* attend a consultation event on Monday 1 August at Sandwell Council Chamber, Sandwell Council House, Oldbury from 10am-12noon.

Anyone who wants to give their views but is unable to attend the consultation event can call 0121 569 5737.

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