Fortunately, an eagle-eyed council official rescued it from a skip. Motive and In fact he wouldnt answer any questions about his project. Psychological Society Register of Psychometric Test Gatefield House, built in the 1860s, was at the heart of Favershams social life. Colin Sharpe worked at the East Kent Packers specialising in fruit. But their emails and letters got nowhere. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users emphasis (Social Services Strategic Planning). issues in social care; Of working in a In what looks like spite, Swale rejected them both. In another email Cosgrove had told Westlake: Think this links with the Independents. The fact that its modern has proved a bonus, because it can be dressed up for a wedding, then cleared for dancing lessons or a wrestling match. The Faversham Union workhouse was erected in 1836, it had been demolished and replaced with houses by 1995. and people we When KCC briefly had control of Bensteds charity they sold a chunk of the Kiln Court land to themselves at what now looks suspiciously like a knock down price. The discomfort the beetroot-faced Tory Councillors in Faversham had felt when the leaflets appeared would soon get a lot worse. This place is famous for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. Janet's background is in social work with families and children. Conservative Helen Whately was announced earlier on in the day as the new MP for Faversham and Mid Kent, but who will be representing us locally? organisations employing people with severe disabilities. The patron of this years Alexander Collection is Pim Baxter, deputy director of the Royal Portrait Gallery, and the portraiture on the walls is outstanding. It was not. Workshops and services management That helps keeps its hire and rental fees affordable. Every door has been knocked on and I have been out there every day speaking to people. Many of the original features stayed intact. In four years between 2013 and 2019, it gave 96,356 in grants. Swales Graeme Tuff replied he hadnt seen the plans, despite being a key member of Cosgroves committee. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users Updated Child Meeting in September, councillors Tom Gates and Mike Cosgrove agreed to write to Bensteds trustees which included Tom Gates and Mike Cosgrove thanking themselves for their own generosity. Sometimes they have Bensteds took in all the donations, claimed the charity tax relief and it is listed as a separate item in their accounts. Now the hall hosts everything from Hop Festival gigs, jazz evenings, talks, fairs and boxing matches to Public Inquiries and blood donor sessions. Peter Binnie, a wedding photographer, was appointed project manager at chairman Cosgroves suggestion. He has a first degree in Economics and Geography and a Masters degree in Education Management from the University of Wales. The passion and the push behind the project came from the Bensteds chairman, Andrew Osborne, a former town councillor, mayor and now 'Honorary Freeman' of Faversham Town Council, who was born in Faversham and who did his national service in the 1950s in the Royal Engineers. As Chairman of Bensteds, Andrew Osborne says, quite rightly, that although the charity could spend the money, morally it must be spent on War Memorial projects. reorganisation; developing strategic responses to change, And Faversham town councillors including Cosgrove, Walker and Simmons approved a 450 donation to the Royal British Legion to buy wooden crosses for the memorial garden which, by November, was a muddy mess. Wheelchair users frequently visited and enjoyed the old garden without any problems. said Mike Cosgrove. . In September, waste management company Viridor donated 20,000, which would pay for more than 500 names to be carved into the gardens stonework 377 from WW1 and 174 from WWII at a cost of 40 per name. We must not let this continue.. On the morning of his 71st birthday. The idea of an endowment is that the original sum remains untouched. Internal documents (available here) recently obtained from Faversham Town Council, under Data Protection legislation, reveal the council's inner workings and the extraordinary behaviour of the Kent Police. Mike Cosgrove spoke in tribute to Colin Sharpe. adviser, 1999 - He is co-author of: Analysis of of Voluntary Child Care Children and Reaching Sir Sidney, a pioneering vascular surgeon, played billiards with the most prominent men in Faversham (he added a billiards room to the side of the house). Lady Alexander was probably the closest thing Faversham had to a great Edwardian hostess. Perch on one of the new metal benches perhaps the one paid for by Faversham freemasons Athelstan Lodge (past master: Bro Andrew Osborne), or the one bearing the name of William Boggia, (founder of the Manor of Faversham Lodge) and you can no longer watch the world go by. The plan was first submitted to the Local Plan forum of the . within a Children's Services Plan; family conferences in The Land Registrys squatters rights application form ST1 specifically asks for details of the use made of the land by others. . For them, the humble wishes of those who lived through the war to end all wars were not good enough. Williams]. Needs of Each year since 2015, the set aside has grown. In Priory ward, it was a shocking result for the town council, with Conservative councillor Andy Culham losing his seat, ousted by two independent candidates. To understand the contribution The Alexander Centre makes to Faversham, let us suppose that Swale Council had sold its unwanted building off for offices insteadwhat would the impact have been? The Bensteds Trustees accept that such a huge discount would be reasonable if the land that KCC bought was now going to be used to build an old peoples home and provide other forms of social welfare in line with the original objectives of the charity. Yet oddly, Cosgroves committee were told only 60 comments were received in total. He is a Feasibility/development studies: The current asset position of the charity was further boosted last year. That makes 83,750. of social Child Protection: Also cc'd in were: Jackie Westlake, Andy Culham, Anita Walker, Bryan Mulhern, Cindy Davis, Tom Gates, David Simmons, Jane Hawkins, John Coulter, Mick Gates and Shiel Campbell. A sudden and miraculous conversion appears to have turned former Conservative Faversham councillor Mike Cosgrove into a born-again environmentalist. Mike Cosgrove - @mikecosgrove S.E London linktr.ee/mikecosgrove SME consultant | Event-driven & value trader | Promoting a market-based redistribution of wealth & employee stock schemes | Shareholder activist Mike Cosgrove - @Michael10449114 Liverpool, England mike cosgrove - @mikecosgrove7 Faversham Kent travel writer,film goer and grass cutter 32,500 one third of this went to the War Memorial. report to ministers and by Isleworth Crown Court jailed for him for 20 years. For many years Cottage Hospital staff, patients and their visitors have used the garden when weather conditions permit., Simmons continued: The donation was made with the restriction that it must be used to make the new pathway fully disabled access compliant using non slip materials. Faversham's premier surrealist web publication, The Spire, recently attracted the attention of former councillor Mike Cosgrove who took to his keyboard to comment: "Much more accurate than the Faversham Eye". Gates, was also a Kent county councillor, longstanding local freemason and president of the Faversham Royal British Legion branch. In this conversation. This was delivered to the wrong address and somehow ended up with Jackie Westlake. Mike Cosgrove, then an SBC councillor, set up a working group to review options. The books current whereabouts are unknown but the, We do not appear to have funded the Faversham War Memorial Garden. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Now, over a century later, it is called The Alexander Centre. Bensteds argue that KCC has a moral obligation to share some of that with the charity, to be spent in accordance with the wishes of the original trust deed in 1835. According to Simmons, the war memorial committee of which he was vice-chairman asked for more than 5,000. In this conversation. This is what we had hoped for but we never take it for granted. Of professional (73) Mr Mike Palmer (Faversham Reach Residents Association) . Inspector, Social Services Inspectorate Wales. procedures in the light of Working Together to And, as one of the largest halls in Kent, it keeps Faversham in the running for big community events, such as the Swale Heritage Fair. "I started canvassing in February and I haven't stopped since. Cosgrove and Swales legal department had been talking to the NHS with the aim of transferring ownership. They had something grander and more military in mind, even if it meant tearing up the garden and moving the Grade II-listed cross. In January 2017, Swale Borough Council ordered the volunteers to down tools so council contractors Blenwood Ltd could take over maintenance. From 1978 - 1988 he was a Senior Lecturer (later a Principal Lecturer) in Management at the Business School of the University of Glamorgan. This money is currently sitting in the separate War Memorial account maintained by Bensteds. This is accounted for as money set aside to future projects. KCC is looking to develop the site for housing at a massive profit. well as SMEs. However, the office rentals are popular, so The Alexander Centre is considering renovating the attics to create more offices for startups and charities. The last count of the day, around 10pm this evening (Friday), was for Abbey ward. They even threatened to withhold funding for the the long-promised creek bridge if their plan was voted out. "@OwenPaterson @ray_basssett Offer Eire a return into the UK." But eyebrows were raised when Cosgrove told the, Osborne wrote: It is clear that the author of the letter from the War Memorials Trust has no qualifications in either architecture or landscaping, more importantly has not visited the site, has no knowledge of the history of the memorial and is probably only regurgitating the objections of those who have taken over the land for their own personal enjoyment.. When we asked for missing minutes of their meetings under Freedom of Information rules, Swale Borough Council refused. Services Formerly Deputy In The irony is that they did not need to spend this money. We know 9,000 came from Kent County Council, around 8,500 from Faversham Town Council and 7000 from Swale. Other members included local journalist Mark Gardner of the, Plans were drawn up with the help of Faversham-based FDA architects, showing a garden laid out in an eye shape. Between 1973 and 1988, he was a health service manager in the Nottingham, Derby, and Reading areas. Austere, unwelcoming and almost always empty, neighbours call it the Graveyard of Stone Street. In all, the War Memorial committee raised 206,000. Because its so central, The Alexander Centre is also a useful emergency space for local businesses who have to leave their premises suddenly. Swale Borough Council leader Andrew Bowles was also on board but mostly absent from meetings. It is far from clear what authority it had to evict the community gardeners. It would go on to pour a total of 32,700 into the scheme. As Chairman of Bensteds, Andrew Osborne says, quite rightly, that although the charity could spend the money, morally it must be spent on War Memorial projects. has been extended for a further year to include a View the profiles of people named Mike Cosgrove. A peace garden seemed a far better way to remember the fallen and look forward to a better future without war.. PC Willson's emails also refer to a report from councillor Mike Cosgrove of 'an incident regarding Mr Wellard approaching him in Court Street and waiving (sic) in his face'. Encyclopaedia of Social Work, Guidance on the It was lest we forget their sons, brothers, husbands and fathers who went to war and never came back. when you need The new trustees sold part of the land and this left the charity with around 500,000 as a permanent endowment. but there is still room to expand The Alexander Centre. environments. As the unrefined public consultation and failed planning application had amply demonstrated, most local residents wished to see no such thing. But it was never going to end without a bang - with winning Conservative councillor John Ogden-Starkel on 711 votes and Labour's Trevor Payne on 700, there were talks of a recount. version" for staff (MNW), Updated and His early career was spent as a teacher and, later, as a teacher trainer. They did not take John Wellard to the custody officer as required, but instead took him to an interview room which stunk of skunk weed. Agreement - 1994. This allows us to This project has therefore accounted for 44 percent of the charitys spending. Eight years ago, however, a group of local people began tidying the site, planting trees and fruit bushes, seeds and bulbs. The following day, April 30, sees another flurry of activity. Meeting in September, councillors Tom Gates and Mike Cosgrove agreed to write to Bensted's trustees - which included Tom Gates and Mike Cosgrove - thanking themselves for their own generosity. Modest because the community, many of whom had served or lost loved ones, voted to spend only half the money they had raised on the monument. completion of the main manual, wrote a "brief case Architect Nigel Lee Evans oversaw the structural refurbishments, planning permissions and acoustics work for the Gatefield Hall. Over in Watling ward, both David Simmons and Ted Wilcox retained their seats on the town and borough council. There was significant public opposition from people who knew nothing of the people behind the project. with April Training Executive Ltd; a company that has designed and marketed a powerful business simulation used in the development of both business and people management skills. On 5 March 2015, PC Emma Willson wrote to Jackie Westlake, saying if her forensic colleagues can link John to the Christmas card, then Mr Wellard can be interviewed regarding the offence of Harrassment. By Andy Capon As the government's roadmap for an end to lock down gathers pace The Spire has been speaking with Faversham residents about how it affected them, and how they are looking forward to 'normality' as rules are eased. presented 2023 Faversham Life All rights reserved. children's services plan Westlake forwarded the email to other 'involved parties' councillors Michael Cosgrove, Nigel Kay and Trevor Payne. is the co-author cultures A Reviews: The current value of the Bensteds investments is now 1,523,993. Following the revelations in the last Eye, Selling Parish council has now been boosted by a new member, David Woollett, co-opted but not elected According to the new rinky dink parish website he has had a long and varied career with life experiences that will enhance the capability of the Council immeasurably. Can this be the same David Woollett who was the subject of a complaint to Donna Price, the Monitoring Officer at Swale Borough Council back in 2017, after he turned up at the local churchs parish room unannounced with the current acting clerk and councillor, Amanda Saunders to inspect some council documents? So any. The cost of building was 166,000, leaving a surplus of 40,000. Bensteds not only helped bankroll the project but also provided an account for money the group aimed to obtain from private donors and organisations including the War Memorial Trust and the Heritage Lottery Fund and a public appeal. So far Kent Police have stonewalled John Wellards requests for information under the Data Protection Act. By the end of 2015, Bensteds had also paid out 1,820 in consultancy fees from its war memorial fund. The people had another say in September 2016, when Cosgroves committee tried to get planning permission for what it called its substantially modified plans. And if you live in Faversham, you can probably walk to it. Yet oddly, Cosgroves committee were told only 60 comments were received in total. Theres so much we want to ask you. Meanwhile, the original Victorian and Edwardian rooms, where Lady Alexander held recitals and Sir Sidney played billiards are hired out for workshops, training sessions and meetings. He had given evidence at the Inspector's public enquiry about Footpath ZF5 in 2014. . Creating He has They were in need of repair but were mainly intact. The anticipated Heritage Lottery Fund grant was declined but Faversham's Bensted's Charity gifted more cash. group leadership. We can only imagine what the Faversham community of 1922 who voted to give money raised for their war memorial to the hospital would have made of trustees doing the exact reverse a century later. Swale wanted 10,000 a year to do this and, not surprisingly the Trustees rejected this kind offer, appointing their own clerk instead at a fraction of the price. In addition, Andrew is a senior Consultant Its a difficult decision to make, because they are in an exceptionally poor state. Families were separated, the food was dreadful and in Andover it was reported that inhabitants starved to death. But little was known about the secret machinations behind it. The town has many halls for hire, including the beautiful Assembly Rooms just down the road. This And the people were not impressed. By the early 1980s, KCC assumed they owned the site. By 2012, SBC no longer needed such a large presence in Faversham. There is no provision in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), which allows police officers to search a house for a charge which does not exist. followed by a three year period as a senior administrator in Higher Education. The project boasted the support of Faversham Town Councilunsurprisingly, since Cosgrove, Simmons and Walker were and are also Faversham town councillors, as were members Trevor Payne and Tom Gates. The Trustees then put in two planning applications. contract "@ZacGoldsmith Thank you for replying. seminars: best Hundreds fought it out for those all important seats and with an unexpected flurry of independent and Ukip candidates standing, it all came down to tonight's count (Friday). Support Grant Scheme, Family Policy Unit, Home In February, after failing to persuade the War Memorials Trust to about turn, Cosgrove and committee changed tack. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Menu. His particular wish was that the income be spent on educational purposes. Id rather not say, he said. Following They are the relief of distress, to provide social welfare to improve the quality of life, the provision of educational facilities and any other charitable purpose, provided that this is already being partially funded out of other funds. Management's OK - Chair Housing Yet Swale had pulled the plug on the gardens 1,579 annual maintenance budget years before, precisely because volunteers were doing the work for free. Favershams premier surrealist web publication. Let's start with the wards just on the border of Faversham for the borough council. Project. Manchester City Council ACPC, 2000. Leading interior designer, Sue Timney, advised on colour schemes and materials. Supervision and Management, Associate Member He has published Michael J. Cosgrove was born and raised in Palm Springs. (Social Services Strategic Planning). But in one sense they were neighbours: They all lived next door to each other. Given that at least 80 of the comments were unequivocally against the scheme, its hard to see how this alleged majority is mathematically possible. But eyebrows were raised when Cosgrove told the Faversham News there was an overwhelming majority of opinion in favour of the plans. for, and every case the And Sir Sidney and Lady Alexanders upstairs rooms are now offices for small businesses, start-ups and charities. Cosgrove wanted the carefully-tended plant beds replaced with a gravelled oval for Remembrance Day parades. 14 Preston Street, Faversham ME13 8NS England +44 1795 537866 Website Open now : 09:00 AM - 4:00 PM See all (49) Ratings and reviews 136 Travellers' Choice 2022 RATINGS Food Service Value Atmosphere Details CUISINES Cafe, British Special Diets Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch View all details residential services for children; services for drugs and entries in It's nice to see the outcome of a lot of hard work we have done in this ward.". Since 2011 the Faversham Creek Trust has been working towards a regeneration plan that focuses on the upper part of Faversham Creek above the Brents Swing Bridge. Until the War Memorial project came along, the focus was on the future not the present. The money should be invested and the charity can then spend the investment income. The books current whereabouts are unknown but the Faversham Eye has photographs of every page. It has set up in the Sidney Room. respond flexibly In Pursuit of He is an accomplished risk and operations leader experienced in leading strategic initiatives that reduce cost, enhance operations >and . Education Department's Child Protection Procedures, present (JDW), Evaluation of a The letters were to be deplored concurred Cosgrove and his committee, as if questioning their design choices somehow constituted an appalling insult to the fallen. Five days after the arrest, on 29 April the story hits the national and international press, beginning with a story in the Daily Mail. Free from accountability, members were not obliged to answer questions, divulge costs, publish full minutes of their meetings or even reveal their names. I don't put any dates in my diary after today. See next week's Faversham News for full coverage and pictures. Later the same morning, PC Emma Willson emails Jackie Westlake to say the police had insufficient evidence to take this matter to court.. Conditions were made to be deliberately very harsh to discourage people from wanting to receive help. He combines this with his role as Vice -Chair of a NHS Health Trust. Evaluation of the I asked for any communications regarding my arrest but I wasn't expecting such abundance of emails, said John Wellard. Significantly larger sums were given on a regular basis to what has been criticised by many in the town as an unwelcome vanity project. After WW1 Faversham people honoured the dead by spending money collected for a memorial on improving their local hospital. The original endowment has doubled in value over thirty years, all the dividends have been taken out and the fund currently produces a rate of 3.86 percent a year. British development of a Until a group of local councillors decided they knew better. It is no secret our local councillors were behind John's arrest. Not only did the key Bensteds trustees drive the project, the charity was used to handle the money. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Faversham Town Council has the legal status of a parish council. Swale Borough Council contractors (and sometimes with the help of volunteers) are employed to maintain the garden in good condition, he wrote in the statement made on 21 October 2016. in the Voluntary Child partner we can mobilise the necessary skills where and After X-ray costs, it was the second largest expenditure of the year. Dont be shy. In each of the four years between 2013 and 2016, the charity made a profit totalling 38,659. And Lady Alexander would certainly have approved of the music. It referred us to Cosgrove who declined to answer. papers and run management courses and seminars in many Care Neither did Cosgroves committee, the NHS, nor the Cottage Hospital. Kent county council used the site as an old peoples home for 200 residents, as well as a hospital and ambulance station administered by the Canterbury and Thanet Health Authority. . Swale didnt yet own the garden. of a According to their 2018 accounts, which are publicly available on the Charity Commission website, they had investments worth just short of 1 million, yet over the last seven years they have averaged less than 14,000 a year in charitable grants. Other members included local journalist Mark Gardner of the Faversham News. 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