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Rotherham Council is "not fit for purpose", an investigation into the local authority at the centre of the child abuse scandal has found.

Louise Casey's report found a culture of bullying, sexism, suppression and misplaced "political correctness" at the council.

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Well there's a surprise.  Can the good people of Rotherham expect sackings, arrests and more resignations?  All those involved in this sad sorry saga should hang their heads in shame.  They have allowed their own political correctness to blind them to common sense and act in an ethical moral way.  Those that used their position or power to bully, cover up or abet these awful crimes should be named and shamed and face the full weight of the law.



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This is horrible, and if anyone had any doubts as to the scale of cover up and corruption that goes on in the higher echelons of society, then know this, not ONE arrest has been actioned against anyone in the 6 months or so since the JAY report was published, not one.

Copied ^^ from MM just now, didn't fancy typing it twice, this needs jumping all over, and arrests and convictions for all concerned, from the perpetrators, to the social workers who ignored it, to the police force that ignored it, to the council services that allowed it, they need bringing to book, and quickly.



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Here's a link to the full report

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This very sad issue reflects how difficult it is to bring to book the bully's and those who simply have no courage, or capacity to act inside the organisation as well as outside of it.

Its institutionalised.

I shudder at our (collective/society's) blindness.

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One of the roots of the issue.

"Historically, the political leadership of Rotherham faced little opposition in a solidly
Labour town. With limited political challenge, its culture became more embedded and
dominant. "

Time for change people, use your vote and make your voice heard. Never give politicians the comfort of knowing that whatever they do you will always vote for them. Very unhealthy.

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S8Miller wrote:

One of the roots of the issue.

"Historically, the political leadership of Rotherham faced little opposition in a solidly
Labour town. With limited political challenge, its culture became more embedded and
dominant. "

Time for change people, use your vote and make your voice heard. Never give politicians the comfort of knowing that whatever they do you will always vote for them. Very unhealthy.

 Not disagreeing with that S8, in fact i kind of agree about the culture which grew through a constant political safety net, but no one voting could have foreseen that...for what it's worth, this gives people a real dilemma, people like myself who actually voted for the policies put forward by the Labour party. What alternatives are there?? UKIP, no, TORIES, no, Liberals, don't make me laugh, for someone like me, a socialist (though the labour party is far from that) i am struggling to see who/what and where in terms of the general election. Maybe someone can help me out??



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Millmoormagic wrote:
S8Miller wrote:

One of the roots of the issue.

"Historically, the political leadership of Rotherham faced little opposition in a solidly
Labour town. With limited political challenge, its culture became more embedded and
dominant. "

Time for change people, use your vote and make your voice heard. Never give politicians the comfort of knowing that whatever they do you will always vote for them. Very unhealthy.

 Not disagreeing with that S8, in fact i kind of agree about the culture which grew through a constant political safety net, but no one voting could have foreseen that...for what it's worth, this gives people a real dilemma, people like myself who actually voted for the policies put forward by the Labour party. What alternatives are there?? UKIP, no, TORIES, no, Liberals, don't make me laugh, for someone like me, a socialist (though the labour party is far from that) i am struggling to see who/what and where in terms of the general election. Maybe someone can help me out??

It is a dilemma I agree, Rotherham is historically a Labour town.  But voting for a council should not be about party politics it should be about what can this individual do to improve the lot of Rotherham and it's people.  There may be very good candidates that campaign under the Liberal, Conservative, UKIP, Green, Respect etc. banner that have good ideas and good things to say but never get a hearing because they are not Labour. 



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Rotherham Borough Council's cabinet is to resign in wake of Louise Casey's
report "as soon as transitional arrangements can be put in place"

Well, it's a start.

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It's not the social workers, they were bound and gagged by higher management. It still goes on today, there are still managers there that operate for their own self interest and climbing the pay scale. I can't say too much, but let's put it this way - in any other sector could you justify someone managing 1 person and raking in 40k a year plus for it?

The whole management is corrupt to the core and leading with an iron fist. And yes people need convicting from this, no stone should be unturned & EVERYONE should be held accountable in a criminal court

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Its easy to feel overwhelmed.

We need a more democratic response.

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This is even in the news in NZ, who ever is to blame be they politician, social worker or police they need to be punished with the full extent of the law. The authorities then need to undertake full inquiries into other towns where this is alleged to be happening. Enough to make you weep.

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A few years ago the BNP got in in Brinsworth. I have a number of friends who voted BNP at the time. I was curious as to how they could bring themselves to vote for the BNP. Their answer was a check-mate. They are the only ones who are running against this corrupt inept council. 

The response from Councillor Littleboy who lost his seat on the council was to say "The people of Brinsworth do not know what they have done." Well Mr Littleboy they knew exactly what they were doing. GETTING RID OF YOU.

All we need to do now is get rid of the rest of the idle, incompetent, ineffective cretins, who think child rape is less important than cultural harmony.

...and while we are at it. Go for a walk round Rotherham town centre. Ask what this council has done since 1960 for the good of Rotherham. 

p.s. You cannot include paying for the Sheffield supertram because that, although we are still paying for it, has still not crossed the border.

 



-- Edited by Heman on Thursday 5th of February 2015 08:43:02 AM

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I echo your sentiments Heman.

When one looks at the evidence it does not shine a great light on the councils efforts over the years and certainly we have had our fair share of incompetence and hypocrisy.

It is just all very sad for the vulnerable.

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Vote for who you want to when we get elections to replace the whole Council in 2016, It won't make a bit of difference. Some of the candidates will follow their parties political agenda, others will have their own personal agendas. And then we will have a sprinkling of candidates from the lunatic fringe. Am I totally disillusioned with politics and politicians Yes. Do I have the answer to the problem No. Is there any point to this post probably not. Am I livid at politics and politicians for bringing about my present state of mind Yes. For God's sake where are the good men and women in our community who can give me and the good people of Rotherham some hope.

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towd codger wrote:

Vote for who you want to when we get elections to replace the whole Council in 2016, It won't make a bit of difference. Some of the candidates will follow their parties political agenda, others will have their own personal agendas. And then we will have a sprinkling of candidates from the lunatic fringe. Am I totally disillusioned with politics and politicians Yes. Do I have the answer to the problem No. Is there any point to this post probably not. Am I livid at politics and politicians for bringing about my present state of mind Yes. For God's sake where are the good men and women in our community who can give me and the good people of Rotherham some hope.

 Nice post fella, in the past the local councillors were someone we all could relate to, were all working in and around us, and you kind of knew that they were putting a lot of their own time and effort into the role. These days, it seems, that the role of councillor is looked at as kind of a vocation, and therein lies the issue.



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Millmoormagic wrote:
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Vote for who you want to when we get elections to replace the whole Council in 2016, It won't make a bit of difference. Some of the candidates will follow their parties political agenda, others will have their own personal agendas. And then we will have a sprinkling of candidates from the lunatic fringe. Am I totally disillusioned with politics and politicians Yes. Do I have the answer to the problem No. Is there any point to this post probably not. Am I livid at politics and politicians for bringing about my present state of mind Yes. For God's sake where are the good men and women in our community who can give me and the good people of Rotherham some hope.

 Nice post fella, in the past the local councillors were someone we all could relate to, were all working in and around us, and you kind of knew that they were putting a lot of their own time and effort into the role. These days, it seems, that the role of councillor is looked at as kind of a vocation, and therein lies the issue.

 every word is spot on!



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Would love Joyce Thacker et al to be held to account by the courts.

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So far a couple have been charged and fined 2500 quid for taking their kids on holiday in school term but people being held to account for their actions in child rape has slipped the net...if there is a net.

Justice?

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Heman wrote:

So far a couple have been charged and fined 2500 quid for taking their kids on holiday in school term but people being held to account for their actions in child rape has slipped the net...if there is a net.

Justice?

If it wasn't so bloody serious you would think it funny.  Comedy writers could not dream up such a farce.



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I wonder how many on here who have complained on here a bout EDL in rotherham,and BNP.with the marches this year.Also on other MM board.Loads.Right wing trash etc.were banded about.So why do those who moaned,want to support UKIP.I believe they are being taken over by BNP or EDL.So why are you thinking of supporting them.Have you seen what as been put on face book.look in mirror policical news.putting swastikas on one of there sites,using a Nazi sign Are BNP EDL taking over by the back door

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