RESOLVE THIS ROW QUICKLY
16 January 2006 - South Wales Evening Post
Perhaps it's down to the holiday season? Perhaps it's down to the complicated nature of the complaints? Whatever the reasons, the Tim Thorogood planning row is already a contender for running story of the year.
The Swansea Council boss has now been officially suspended on full pay while an official investigation is launched into allegations of planning irregularities at Mr Thorogood's home in Rhossili, Gower.
In the three weeks since the row broke, Mr Thorogood has been in a curious limbo - not suspended, but not in work either.
Whether he has been on annual leave or so-called gardening leave isn't entirely clear.
What is clear is that local authorities work differently to the way business works in the real world.
In industry, suspension would quickly follow any allegations. A speedy investigation would follow.
Speed has been sadly lacking in proceedings so far, but it is hoped that some pace will be injected by an independent investigation now. Swansea Council needs to resolve this matter quickly.
Perhaps it's down to the holiday season? Perhaps it's down to the complicated nature of the complaints? Whatever the reasons, the Tim Thorogood planning row is already a contender for running story of the year.
The Swansea Council boss has now been officially suspended on full pay while an official investigation is launched into allegations of planning irregularities at Mr Thorogood's home in Rhossili, Gower.
In the three weeks since the row broke, Mr Thorogood has been in a curious limbo - not suspended, but not in work either.
Whether he has been on annual leave or so-called gardening leave isn't entirely clear.
What is clear is that local authorities work differently to the way business works in the real world.
In industry, suspension would quickly follow any allegations. A speedy investigation would follow.
Speed has been sadly lacking in proceedings so far, but it is hoped that some pace will be injected by an independent investigation now. Swansea Council needs to resolve this matter quickly.
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