Susan Clegg

From the BBC's News Quiz

"Nick Clegg was hailed as the new Susan Boyle:- at first no one had heard of him; then they were pleasantly surprised by what came out of his mouth; but in the end they didn't vote for him anyway!!!"

Jackboots in the applecart

Whilst on the subject of job changes, I also hear that John Hague is to be doubly challenged - both as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Environment. His challenger is the Eastside Gauleiter - Alan Robinson. No really, now stop laughing, stop - that's very cruel.

Given the exemplary job Herr Robinson has done as Cabinet Member for Community Regeneration, this seems an entirely justified reward. One of the many highlights of his period was his appearance at the South Wales Police Authority, where it was rumoured he covered himself in shit glory by his commanding grasp of the effects of the PACT policy across Swansea.

We will wait and see whether the exquisitely tailored Monsewer Hague will see off this challenge with his usual equanimity – or call in his friend Arfa Housebrick (see earlier posts).

Also upsetting the Lib-Dem apple-cart was the (for them) unexpected return of Uriah Heep to the Council fold – following his defeat by the Croydon Cruiser. He will want to hang onto his job in Housing, which had rather unwisely already been re-allocated. I would imagine that the expectant recipient would be disappointed. But who was it to be – there isn’t much to choose from. Rob Speht – to busy in China with his wind turbines (he really should explain this to Cleggy), Cheryl Philpot – well still I guess to ‘mouthy’ for the Admin mysoginists, Paul Meara – too clever. So Jeff Jones – unlikely, as this would create a Killay power couple.

I can say definitively (well at least I am fairly sure) that there is absolutely no truth in the rumour that it was to be offered to the Brilliant Comrade, the alleged Leader of the ‘Care in the Community Group’, the other member for Clydach. No truth whatsoever. Whatever would his acolytes say – not least the Mistress of Bonymaen.

Sack, sock, sick

So - the rumour that has been circulating since last week is now confirmed as true.

David Daycock, our late Monitoring Officer, has got himself a new job - Chief Executive & Monitoring Officer for the Mid & West Wales Fire Authority.

I wonder whether he told them that he had left this Authority whilst subject to a disciplinary investigation. Somehow, I think not.

Although the terms of his departure from the City & County of Swansea have not been made public (all requests for information have been declined on the grounds of a confidentiality agreement with Mr Daycock) it is widely rumoured that there was a pay-off of some description involved.

I'll bet the 750 other staff about to be got rid of, would like similar consideration - they won't of course. Leaves a very bad taste in the mouth.

There is also the question of the terms of his settlement and whether any of it should now be repaid - seeing as he has landed another job before his notice period from this Authority has even run out.

I am sure that he was the best candidate for the job and any suggestion that it was anything to do with the black sock brigade is entirely scurrilous.