Why did Peter Smith Resign?

So after 27 Years Cllr Peter Smith resigned as Labour Leader on Wigan Council. It came out the blue for some but with momentum getting rid of Labour Leaders all over the Country maybe it isn't.

So little was said in the public about him going and reason was muted that he was going to spend more time with his family. First bit I knew was true because had that been the reason he would have quit other posts as well, inc the Lords.

So what was it? Well I can exclusively reveal that the Labour members got rid of him and I have seen a number of Labour Emails about the situation inc the one in this post where Peter is attacking and calling his Labour Cllrs for telling lies about him and distorting the truth - trouble in the mill. What I do know about Cllr Smith is he will be out for revenge and those that ousted him had better cover those skeletons because he will be out digging and exposing.

Now this new direction that they talk about - will it be under Cllr Molyneux? Or will momentum get their person in place? Time will tell but form other emails that a Labour Cllr has shown me they are all fighting like rats in a sack. Cllr Collins and Cllr Ronway fighting for Chairman of the Health committee and Cllr Aldred Jr lost his mum on the Council so he is  wanting to have 2 Chairmanships. Each come with extra dosh. Things must be tight in the household. Mind you just like Labour Ex Cllr Crosby Cllr Aldred's mum has been blaming everyone but herself for the lost.

I love Cllr Collins reason why he wants the Health Committee - ready for this because he thinks he is suitable because he has been ill. Christ good jump there is no treasury post otherwise he would go for that on the grounds he has a bank account...lol.

As for Cllr Peter Smith after the email above was sent they all ganged up on him and was going to vote him out so he quit before he was pushed. I cannot see him staying as a Back bencher. Anyway it will be interesting to see it all unfold.

High Court Action averted

After the last 2 High Court action you think Wigan Council would now try and do things more easily and smoothly. After the the last hearing Cllr Steve Jones was to get his Brighter Borough funds back and this was promised to him. But up until this afternoon they wouldn't give him back nor confirm in writing that they would. But last week they verball informed him that he was not going to get his Brighter Borough funds back. Now under their rules - that's Wigan Council there are only a few reasons why a Cllr can't have access to this fund. I think illegally but let's not get into that now. So under their rules they would not give him his funds back so we had to issue another Pre Court Action Letter. These are the formal notices putting the Council on notice that we are going back to the High Court and informing the court and to ask the courts to order the Council. Under the rules we gave the Council till 5pm today to confirm that Cllr Steve Jones has his Brighter Borough funds after that we would issue proceedings against them immediately.

Thankfully at the 11th hour the Council confirmed in writing to Cllr Steve Jones he is getting his BBF back. We shouldn't have to go to these lengths to get what is rightfully his his as a Cllr and for him to be treated equally along with other Cllrs. Keep watching as I am sure their stupid little games have not stopped. My money is we end back in court in the not too distance future.