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From: Jennifer Roberts <jenirobs@googlemail.com> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 5:42:43 PM to Glynneath Town Council (CLICK HERE FOR THE EMAIL ADDRESSES IN THIS CHAIN)
Subject: Mr David Richards |
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On 14 Jan 2022, at 06:58, Mike Pugh wrote to the Glynneath Town
Council:
I’m in agreement with Jennifer, apart from a select few, Mr Richards is hounding councillors with
unsubstantiated claims. His vitriol seems to be increasing and he is now directly accusing those select
councillors of crimes. Some are being accused of supporting murder, he's even started talking about
child abuse now. |
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| From: Jennifer Roberts
- Sent: Friday, January 14, 2022 11:06:02 AM - to Mike Pugh
& Glynneath Town Council Good morning Michael. - Thanks for your agreement on this matter, However I do urge you to take this time, and read ‘ The Full Report’ that we have ALL received from Mr Richards. There are some clear contradictions to the testing of the ground, and how this testing actually happened, which is why I am assuming Mr Richards picked up on it. Look forward to your full support on this matter. Thanks Jennifer. |
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On 14 Jan 2022, at 12:06, Mike Pugh wrote to the Glynneath Town
Council: No problem Jennifer, I’ll 100% support council and the majority decision, regardless of my personal views. The reports are all collated by Mr Richards and may be biased toward his view, which is my personal opinion, from what I can see there’s been no independent investigation completed. However, it is his constant attacks on a minority of councillors that I take umbrage with, his accusations are unfounded and constitute bullying and harassment, again, in my opinion. That said, I feel doing nothing isn't an option and feel legal guidance should be sought. Thanks, Mike |
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From: Jennifer Roberts
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2022 6:37:57 PM - To: Mike Pugh and
the Glynneath Town Council Evening Michael. If, in your “personal view”, you feel that” Mr Richards accusations are unfounded” and that you are 100% sure that you have read and understood all the information that has been provided by Mr Richards, and you are confident to approach this from a legal point of view, then that is what this council should do. Thanks Jennifer. |
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Sent: Friday, January 14, 2022 at 7:40 PM - From: "Mike Pugh" to
Jennifer Roberts and to the Glynneath Town Council
I may be mistaken, but I don’t believe council should foot the bill for an independent investigation on
every planning request, I may be wrong in this though. I’m sure the majority of residents wouldn’t be
happy to cover the bill for such in depth investigations, of that I’m relatively certain. Just because Mr
Richards says something it doesn’t make it fact, I have read everything he’s released to social media (of
which there is a lot), unfortunately I cannot see anything that is independent or peer reviewed, again, if
I’m mistaken I apologise wholeheartedly. Either way, his accusations against individuals are, at the very
least, unfounded, unfair and defamatory. Glynneath Town Council is known as a poisoned chalice within
the Clerk community and the bullying/vexatious behaviour is well known by residents. The process of
planning has been adhered to, just because an unhinged resident, and I do not use that term lightly but
refer to his previously released videos, has decided to blame individuals is of no concern on the
understanding GTC have acted correctly. I stand by my view that we should seek legal guidance against
Mr Richards. Regards,
Mike |
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From: marie powell -
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2022 8:44:20 PM -
To: Mike Pugh and to the Glynneath Town Council
Good evening Mike -
I too don’t believe GTC should foot the bill on every planning application, and I have not suggested that.
I agree Mr Richards is not the only person that has been accused of bullying/vexatious and I don’t
believe GTC should be paying for legal fees for him or any other resident, this could prove to be a costly
exercise. As with all legal things there runs a risk and GTC has recently learnt that even when you think
all things are covered, they can prove to be very costly. Mr Richards may be the loudest voice on the
alleged contamination, but he is not the only voice, other residents in Glynneath also believe there is a
problem with that area, and I believe an independent test for contamination may be the quickest and
cheapest way forward in closing this issue completely, but that is just my opinion.
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Marie |
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On 15 Jan 2022, at 09:56, Mike Pugh wrote to Marie Powell and to
the Glynneath Town Council: I appreciate that Marie, my concern is we’d be creating a precedent. Also, I firmly believe that Mr Richards would not accept any findings that conflicted with his views. There is a procedure for planning and, whether he likes it or not, procedures have been adhered to. He has questioned planning, submitted his concerns, disagreed with planning and refused their findings. I'm not sure how the man can be placated unless he gets his own way. His behaviour has been questionable (to say the least) at times, he is accusing councillors of covering up murder and child abuse with no evidence and no thought for anyone other than himself, his actions and rhetoric are not those of a mentally well balanced individual. I agree there are those who support him, most have been hounding and trying to harm council for many years, the Sedgemores and Rey Jones for example. Whilst others are just blindly believing his narrative. I believe that we, as a council, should support our fellow councillors and denounce the bullying and harassment. I think we could go round in circles over this, those that support Mr Richards and those who believe his behaviour is unacceptable, my suggestion would be to put it to vote, either do nothing, pay for an independent investigation, or seek legal advice against Mr Richards. However, whatever would be decided, ALL councillors should support the majority decision, both within council and in the wider community. |
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From: Jennifer Roberts
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2022 6:24:21 PM -
To: Mike Pugh and to the Glynneath Town Council Evening Michael. How do you know “ The Planning Process has been adhered to? I believe the first plans were passed at the site 1990, 32 years ago, and you’ve only been on the council 6 months ( apart from the time you resigned as clerk for a few short weeks, because you upset SKH). And have definitely had NO involvement in the Planning process.” How do you know the planning process has been adhered to. Thanks Jennifer. |
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On 15 Jan 2022, at 18:48, Mike Pugh wrote to the Glynneath Town
Council: How do you know it wasn’t? We’re you a councillor 32 years ago? Upset SKH? Your friend Stephen Hunt I presume? That wasn't the reason for my resignation, I resigned for the same reason as all the other clerks, bullying, harassment and the job being untenable due to a small group of residents and some councillors with an agenda against council. Plus, it wasn't a few short weeks. I'm guessing you support Mr Richards behaviour against some Glynneath Councillors. |
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From: Jennifer Roberts - Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2022 8:08 pm
- To: Mike Pugh [End of message chain received] The following emails from Mike Pugh form part of the chain that have not been received. screenshot dated 15 January
sent 16 January
this one below sent 18 January at 07.48am
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| On 15 Jan 2022, at 20:35, Mike Pugh <cllr.mpugh@hotmail.com> wrote: Thanks Jennifer, Like you answered my previous questions about the PROW and where you found the police report on me, you flatly refused to answer them. Not do much as a character assassination, more of an observation, however, your lack of empathy against your fellow councillors and the hate campaign headed by Mr Richards has been noted by most, if not all. In the interest of honesty, my opinion on the planning application was an assumption and after a few conversations with county council members (not necessarily Glynneath) about that process, I had no reason to disbelieve them, so presumed the planning was correct. Also, I thought planning had been either reapplied or reassessed within the last year or so. If I’m mistaken on the last point I apologise unreservedly for being incorrect. Now, I have answered honestly, I now request you do likewise and answer previous questions I’ve put to you. Why did you request the PROW and how did you come across the police complaint submitted by Mr Richards? I think these are pertinent questions that should be answers. The first has been asked by many local residents and the second was directed against me for asking the first, and, you lied about how you found it. Also, do you support or condemn the wild accusations from Mr Richards against your fellow councillors? I also note you always just ignore things you don’t want to answer. I doubt you’ll answer any questions, but still worth asking I feel. Yours in anticipation, Michael |
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| From: Jennifer Roberts <jenirobs@googlemail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:07:29 PM To: Mike Pugh <cllr.mpugh@hotmail.com> Cc: marie powell <marie.powell@mail.com>; Cllr. Simon Knoyle <cllr.s.a.knoyle@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Del Morgan <cllr.j.d.morgan@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Carolyn Edwards <cllr.c.edwards@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Haulwen Morgan <haulwenjones@live.com>; jangregory100@gmail com <jangregory100@gmail.com>; Cllr. Janet Collins <Janetcollins6218@outlook.com>; Richard Knoyle <rk@btpassoc.co.uk>; Cllr. Stephen Evans <anzacevans@icloud.com>; Shane McMenamin <shanemcmenamin45@gmail.com>; Cllr. Gerry Reynolds <Mulloch21@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Mr David Richards Hi Michael. As you point out, a lot of what you say are personal opinions, but you do state categorically that the process of planning has been adhered to. I spent a couple of hours watching the Glynneath Contamination & cover up Playlist on YouTube the other evening, and was shocked by the blatant misrepresentation of facts, and the failure to adhere to the planning process, by not only the planning Dept, but the committee as well. There are 14 videos in the playlist, and one of those videos identifies that we are covering up one of those failures, that has potentially caused the death of residents in Brynhyfryd. I can be seen supporting the motion, and I have been identified as accountable, because that decision by us is endangering the lives of the residents that live there around the site. I have interviewed some of those residents to see what their opinions are in relation to Mr Richards stance , and they are in support of him. I’ll be honest with you, I became a councillor to support the people of Glynneath, and in this instance I believe they need supporting. It is the reason why I believe you should all take time out to watch his Glynneath Contamination playlist on YouTube, and then come back and either… 1. Push to get legal representation to fight the things he is saying about us. 2. Offer Mr Richards the opportunity to meet with us to discuss a resolution. 3. Invite a Independent government agency such as the Ombudsman Wales, or Public audit Wales to look at the case. At the end of the day Mike we are here to represent the people of Glynneath not the NPTC Planning process.Let’s now get together as a group to do this. Thanks Jennifer. |
| On 16 Jan 2022, at 19:38, Mike Pugh <cllr.mpugh@hotmail.com> wrote: Hi Jennifer, It would depend on whether the YouTube videos are independent or not, if they are, then I’d support them. If the accusations had a semblance of truth I’m sure the police would’ve acted upon the many reports submitted to them by Mr Richards. That all said, I would happily and publicly support any actions if supported by independent investigation. However, from what I’ve seen, Mr Richards numerous YouTube and social media posts are anything but independent. Furthermore, his wild accusations of murder and child abuse further exacerbate my concerns over his motive and honesty. Your refusal, yet again, of answering my questions are noted. When you supported the Junior Tennis in installing the PROW through the property of a disabled person they’d had a long standing argument and hate campaign against, was that in support of all Glynneath residents, or just a select few? Clearly the select few, as the vast majority of residents are strongly opposed to the PROW, especially considering the well known bullying they've faced from Junior Tennis. I question motives, as have 3 other ex clerks, all of whom (myself included) cited the same reasons as leaving post. Personally, I would happily meet with Mr Richards if, and only if, he were a reasonable person, but his hate campaign is obvious to the vast majority of reasonable residents. His behaviour towards councillors, particularly Simon, is abhorrent and I'm surprised anyone would support that behaviour. |
| From: Jennifer Roberts <jenirobs@googlemail.com> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2022 2:15:36 PM To: Mike Pugh <cllr.mpugh@hotmail.com> Cc: marie powell <marie.powell@mail.com>; Cllr. Simon Knoyle <cllr.s.a.knoyle@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Del Morgan <cllr.j.d.morgan@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Carolyn Edwards <cllr.c.edwards@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Haulwen Morgan <haulwenjones@live.com>; jangregory100@gmail com <jangregory100@gmail.com>; Cllr. Janet Collins <Janetcollins6218@outlook.com>; Richard Knoyle <rk@btpassoc.co.uk>; Cllr. Stephen Evans <anzacevans@icloud.com>; Shane McMenamin <shanemcmenamin45@gmail.com>; Cllr. Gerry Reynolds <Mulloch21@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Mr David Richards Predictable biased opinion. |
| From: Mike Pugh <cllr.mpugh@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2022 2:16:52 PM To: Jennifer Roberts <jenirobs@googlemail.com> Cc: marie powell <marie.powell@mail.com>; Cllr. Simon Knoyle <cllr.s.a.knoyle@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Del Morgan <cllr.j.d.morgan@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Carolyn Edwards <cllr.c.edwards@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Haulwen Morgan <haulwenjones@live.com>; jangregory100@gmail com <jangregory100@gmail.com>; Cllr. Janet Collins <Janetcollins6218@outlook.com>; Richard Knoyle <rk@btpassoc.co.uk>; Cllr. Stephen Evans <anzacevans@icloud.com>; Shane McMenamin <shanemcmenamin45@gmail.com>; Cllr. Gerry Reynolds <Mulloch21@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Mr David Richards I agree, but you seem incapable of changing that opinion unfortunately. Thanks for proving me right re my questions by the way. |
| On 18 Jan 2022, at 07:48, Mike Pugh <cllr.mpugh@hotmail.com> wrote: Hi Jennifer, You often throw words like transparency, honesty, bias etc at others. You also insist they answer your questions, to the point where you harass them if they don’t answer immediately. Yet you ignore questions aimed at you that you don’t want to answer. Hypocrisy at its finest. This will be the last time I ask you these questions, if you refuse to answer, it’ll show your true colours and prove you support just a handful of residents and don’t care about the majority. Why did you request a PROW be placed behind the tennis courts and running through a disabled persons property, hindering their movements on their own property? Not in your ward either. Did you canvas residents, other than members of Junior Tennis and their supporters? If so, please explain how, when, where etc, for clarity of course. Cllr Del Morgan and particularly Cllr Simon Knoyle have been personally harassed (bullied in my view) and accused of covering up murder and other wild claims, without any actual evidence, for quite some time. Do you condemn or support the harassment? The PROW has caused the biggest public reaction in Glynneath in many years and many feel you acted out of malice against the family affected, myself included, to support a long standing feud aimed at them by members of Junior Tennis, residents of Glynneath should know what their Councillors stand for. I am requesting a FOI for total costs of the PROW (inc extra legal fees and appeals), as I’m sure residents want to know where their hard earned tax payments have been spent. I’m positive you won’t answer these questions, you haven’t yet and I’ve asked you many times. However, it’s somewhat ironic that you ask questions, demand they’re answered and harass if their not. I look forward to YOUR reply within 24 hours, which is longer than you allow others to answer. I’m happy for this email to be made public, I’m sure you won’t keep it to yourself anyway, at the end of the day I have nothing to hide and am trying to get answers for residents. Kindest regards, Mike Pugh |
| From: Jennifer Roberts <jenirobs@googlemail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 12:13:05 PM To: Mike Pugh <cllr.mpugh@hotmail.com> Cc: marie powell <marie.powell@mail.com>; Cllr. Simon Knoyle <cllr.s.a.knoyle@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Del Morgan <cllr.j.d.morgan@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Carolyn Edwards <cllr.c.edwards@npt.gov.uk>; Cllr. Haulwen Morgan <haulwenjones@live.com>; jangregory100@gmail com <jangregory100@gmail.com>; Cllr. Janet Collins <Janetcollins6218@outlook.com>; Richard Knoyle <rk@btpassoc.co.uk>; Cllr. Stephen Evans <anzacevans@icloud.com>; Shane McMenamin <shanemcmenamin45@gmail.com>; Cllr. Gerry Reynolds <Mulloch21@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Mr David Richards Hi Mike, There is a question ☝��that I am waiting to be answered. I don’t particularly answer your emails, because they don’t make a lot of sense to me, for instance, last year I asked you to go away, and do your homework on “The Prow” and then come back with some valid points, but you clearly haven’t done this. Just one question for you, where were YOU, or anyone for that matter on council, to support the residents, when the Welsh Office held a investigation at the Town Hall into this matter? Your all guns blazing and that now, but YOU were NOWHERE to be seen when they could have done with the support back then. Thanks Jennifer. |
| From: Mike Pugh <cllr.mpugh@hotmail.com> Date: 18 January 2022 at 13:48:27 GMT To: Jennifer Roberts <jenirobs@googlemail.com> Cc: marie powell <marie.powell@mail.com>, "Cllr. Simon Knoyle" <cllr.s.a.knoyle@npt.gov.uk>, "Cllr. Del Morgan" <cllr.j.d.morgan@npt.gov.uk>, "Cllr. Carolyn Edwards" <cllr.c.edwards@npt.gov.uk>, "Cllr. Haulwen Morgan" <haulwenjones@live.com>, "jangregory100@gmail com" <jangregory100@gmail.com>, "Cllr. Janet Collins" <Janetcollins6218@outlook.com>, Richard Knoyle <rk@btpassoc.co.uk>, "Cllr. Stephen Evans" <anzacevans@icloud.com>, Shane McMenamin <shanemcmenamin45@gmail.com>, "Cllr. Gerry Reynolds" <Mulloch21@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Mr David Richards So still nothing then? Your avoidance is noted, I will inform all residents who asked that you flatly refuse to answer. I’ll also supply costs once I have been given them. Myself and many others knew nothing of the PROW prior to it being installed. Being a councillor for all residents, as you keep saying, I’d have thought you would have made those same residents aware, especially considering there was 2 councillors who requested it, one representing the actual ward. I'm happy to reword the questions into a simpler format so it's less of a struggle for you, if that would help? Not sure how because they seem incredibly straight forward to me. Also, you did ask for more information, after I asked you, replying to my question with a question. Ironically something you chastised me for earlier in this thread. Finally, the police report submitted by Mr Richards about me that you "accidentally" found on the internet, clearly a lie and a poor one at that. I also asked where you found it, yet again refusal to answer. It was obviously given to you by Mr Richards, I think that and your current actions, plus your actions concerning the PROW show your true colours and who you represent, certainly not the entire community. I will speak with the police to determine whether they had released the report, if not it will be further proof. People in glass houses spring to mind, everything you accuse others of doing you do far worse. Thanks for proving me right, seems our misgivings were well founded. Have a lovely afternoon, Mike |
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Two days later Mike Pugh resigned from office. |
