Councillor is investigated over bullying

The Scotsman;  February 7, 2002 ;   JAMES DOHERTY;   432 words ......for the Scottish Labour hierarchy. Both Cllr Smith and Cllr Mutter were suspended by the...have clashed on several occasions since. Cllr Smith, 39, is also the subject of an investigation...with neither Cllr Mutter, Ms Scammell, Cllr Smith or the ruling Labour Group willing to...

Bomb drama followed city football glory for new mayor ; From Exeter City's...

Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  June 14, 2008 ;   tom arnold;   787 words ......events last month happened even before Cllr Smith's official mayoral service at Exeter...new role. The day before that service Cllr Smith had addressed thousands of jubilant Grecians...tested the mettle of many a mayor but Cllr Smith rose to the challenge. The 64-year-old...

SNP MAN AT CENTRE OF CASH FRAUD PROBE

Evening News - Scotland;  June 6, 2000 ;     506 words ......involve a grant of GBP 200 arranged by Cllr Smith, which was to go to the Linlithgow Deacons...councillor and a number of others. But Cllr Smith was backed by a senior member of the...investigation will examine claims that Cllr Smith, who represents the Linlithgow St Michael...

Paul's pledge to promote young people ; Long-serving Liberal Democrat...

Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  May 14, 2008 ;     185 words ......period in office. Originally from London, Cllr Smith moved to Exeter 36 years ago and is married...of the Lib Dem group for three years. Cllr Smith is chairman of governors at West Exe...Lord Mayor. Cllr Peter Wadham nominated Cllr Smith and said he was the most considerate...

Councillor 'stitched up' over New Brighton email.(News)

Daily Post (Liverpool, England);  August 11, 2006 ;     393 words ......after an email penned by Labour member Cllr Smith was sent to every councillor. It followed...scheme for the resort. In his email, Cllr Smith wrote: New Brighton should now be wrapped...close the door and turn out the lights.' Cllr Smith added: I did send the email, but I was...

New mayor set to take reins

Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  March 14, 2008 ;     219 words ......Guildhall on May 13. Originally from London, Cllr Smith moved to Exeter in April 1972 and is...councillor Michael Browning persuaded Cllr Smith to stand for election in Alphington and...group for three years until last year. Cllr Smith is chairman of governors at West Exe...

New Lord Mayor aims to drum up support to aid special school ; Exeter's...

Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  May 15, 2008 ;   KERRA MADDERN;   399 words ......criteria for healthy eating. Yesterday Cllr Smith launched his year-long fundraising plans...gathered in the playground to welcome Cllr Smith, who wore his robes and chain. They waved...fundraising efforts are a joint project between Cllr Smith and the school to make the playground...

Smith pledges to be a 'campaigning mayor' The new mayor of Newton Abbot...

Herald Express (Torquay UK);  May 21, 2007 ;     253 words ......fund-raising and helping others." Cllr Smith, a Lib-Dem, is a retired social worker...by the new county- wide Devon PCT. Cllr Smith's deputy will be fellow Lib-Dem Cllr David Corney- Walker. Cllr Smith said: "I have worked with David for...

Lib Dem bids to make estates slow-go areas

Evening News - Scotland;  May 8, 1998 ;     242 words ......Home Zones would seem a sensible extension of that ," said Cllr Smith. The 20mph areas are being tried out in the city's Buckstone...motorists to stick to the new, voluntary 20mph limit. But Cllr Smith is She is urging Monday's transport committee to call for...

Bullying complaints condemned as 'muckraking'

The Scotsman;  February 8, 2002 ;   JOHN STAPLES;   135 words ......pounds into her ward. In addition Cllr Mutter claims that Cllr Smith has been reprimanded by the Labour Party Whip's Office at the local authority for her conduct. But yesterday Cllr Smith said she was the victim of muckraking by others who bear...

Councillor calls for traveller sites in the city

Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  August 22, 2007 ;     226 words ......action to set up designated sites for travellers in the city. Cllr Smith's call comes after 10 travellers in five caravans moved onto...the city council is seeking a court order for them to leave. Cllr Smith said: "Even though I am outraged over travellers moving onto...

SNP candidate in 'election letter' row

Evening News - Scotland;  April 22, 1999 ;   JUDY VICKERS;   560 words ......headed notepaper in a letter sent out by Cllr Smith. The letter, sent to residents in Linlithgow...built to ease pressure on school places. Cllr Smith also used the letter to attack an alternative...will be built in Linlithgow Bridge." Cllr Smith also voiced concern over a proposed ...

Councillor's porch setback

Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  July 26, 2007 ;     201 words ......their house in Rosebarn Avenue but were denied permission by Cllr Smith's colleagues at an Exeter City Council planning committee...Councillors went on a site visit to the house earlier this month. Cllr Smith's Liberal Democrat colleague Kevin Mitchell said the porch...

Look out! You could be in a new 20mph zone.(News)

Coventry Evening Telegraph (England);  October 9, 1999 ;   Pring, John;   241 words ......accidents and where we can reasonably reduce speed to 20mph. Cllr Smith said he expected the council to receive a large number...have been successful in cutting speed and accidents. Cllr Smith said he expected the trials to begin next spring.

Nancy picks up bravery award half-century on ; For half a century, modest...

Express & Echo (Exeter UK);  August 12, 2008 ;   kerra maddern;   353 words ......has received a commemorative scroll from Exeter Lord Mayor Paul Smith. Cllr Smith presented Nancy with it during a special tea yesterday. He was moved...scroll and put it on the wall." Anita also took along old photos to show Cllr Smith.