Nazi uniform councillor sparks outrage after calling “sieg heil” in Town Council meeting
The conduct of Councillor Marc Hince has sparked intense scrutiny and controversy in Shaw and Crompton due to recent revelations. Images portraying Councillor Hince in a Nazi uniform have surfaced, compounding the situation. Despite attempting to excuse the uniform as a past fancy dress choice, his recent use of the phrase “sieg heil” during a Town Council meeting has elicited significant shock and outrage.
Councillor Tom Penketh, who sits on Shaw and Crompton Town Council, condemned Councillor Hince’s actions, stating, “What I witnessed in the meeting that night was disgusting and an insult to the people of our town and country as a whole. An elected councillor has used a Nazi phrase, which praises Hitler, and tried to laugh it off.”
Cllr Penketh added, “We have a strong community of veterans in Shaw and Crompton, both through our British Legion branch and the veterans located at The Cartshaft. I wonder how they feel after Cllr Hince’s abhorrent behaviour? There is no place for fascist beliefs in our country let alone our town. It is clear to me people are starting to see the real Marc Hince, and as the saying goes, a leopard never changes its spots! Cllr Hince should publicly apologise and resign immediately”.
As well as being a sitting Town Councillor, Mark Hince has recently been made Chair of Planning on Oldham Borough Council, following a power-sharing deal with the Labour Party.
Absolutely disgusting. There is no place for this behaviour in any society and he needs to resign immediately or be given the sack. There was no way we would have voted for him in the first place . Something needs to be done about his behaviour and an apology isn’t enough. He should not be allowed to continue serving our community. Disgusting and very upsetting.
Agree but no legal way/provision to remove.
Absolutely disgraceful behaviour .As a Royal Navy Veteran I am absolutely horrifed by this behaviour. If hd doesn’t have the decency to resign he should be removed grom office. There is NO excuse.
Agree but there is no provision for removal. And just before we remember D-Day!
Hi Howard, his behaviour should constitute ‘Misconduct in a Public Office’
I am having difficulty comprehending such crass behavoiur by someone who should know better. I hope he is watching all the D Day commemorations & reflecting on what he has done….somehow I doubt it.
You are welcome to make a standards complaint to the Council.
https://portal.oldham.gov.uk/feedback/intro