Monthly Archives: January 2014

Kevin Barron asks about Benefit Cuts and the Conservatives

Our MP questions  the Deputy PM regarding Benefit cuts. and the Conservative Party. The Deputy PM blames the Labour Party’s past. “Kevin Barron (Rother Valley, Labour) In response to the Chancellor’s statement yesterday about further welfare benefit cuts in years to come, … Continue reading

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Kevin Barron’s “View from the Valley”

Banking, National Minimum Wage and Schools Councils Awards “Earlier this week a debate on banking took place in the House of Commons, calling on the Government to improve confidence in the financial sector.  Britain needs banks that work for the … Continue reading

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“Flipping accusation false – MP ” Kevin Barron in Advertiser

 Never one to miss an opportunity to talk about the accolades and congratulations that have been bestowed on him – but rarely,if ever, known to answer an email, our Kev has a letter in the Advertiser this week. “The practice … Continue reading

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Maltbyblogger Stats Hit All Time High After Mention of the Word “Benefits”

Perhaps it was the word “Benefits” that had folks interested or maybe the term “Benefits Street”, but with 1,959 visitors yesterday and already 1,600 today, something has hit a spot with many people. It would be good to think that it … Continue reading

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Kevin Barron features again!

Originally posted on Rotherham Politics:
From the latest edition of Private Eye, no explanation necessary:

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Maltby Almost Becomes “Benefits Street”

How fortunate for Maltby that Rotherfed chose not to accept “publicity” in this manner. Or maybe it might have given Maltby Town Council and Rotherham Borough Council a well needed wake up call ?  

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Election in Maltby East Ward

Understand from ex-councillor Andrew Searson on a “social networking site”  that there will definately be an election for Maltby East Ward vacancy on Maltby Town Council. He doesn’t say if he knows of  candidate or not. Any news on Maltby … Continue reading

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Man from Maltby Jailed for Rape

A man has been jailed for 10 years for raping a teenage girl. Glynn Ellis Battersley, 46, of Mortimer Road in Maltby, South Yorkshire, was found guilty on Friday after a week-long trial at Sheffield Crown Court. He was given … Continue reading

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Plans for Erection of Windturbine – S66 7RN

              Planning » Application Summary 13/02651/FUL | Erection of wind turbine (79m high) and associated works with installation of transformer/substation enclosure, formation of crane hardstanding area and creation of new access on approx 0.51 ha of land. | Fordoles Farm … Continue reading

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Director of Safeguarding, Children and Families – Who Can Do This Job Effectively ?

Employer: ROTHERHAM MBC Posted:10 January 2014 Location: Rotherham Industry:Government & Politics – Local government ,Social care – Children Level:Senior Executive Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Salary:£81,098 “Director of Safeguarding, Children and Families Let’s face it, we’ve come up against some strong opposition in recent times. … Continue reading

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