The Menace of Merton Council - Council Are Inventing Laws & TLA is Told To Wind His Neck In

[@DaveU]

Top marks for the director chap. Showed interest and made a polite enquiry then pleasant conversation. It would be great if he could train the other staff on how to interact with the public.

[@davelordy]

_"photography not allow, it's clearly written there"_ Ah, the old 'law by Inkjet' . . . if you can print it out on A4, with a £39 inkjet printer, and stick it up on the wall . . . then you, my son, have just written a law. There really is no need for Parliament.

[@karljeans4452]

No better Auditor out there than TLA.....injecting laughter into a despicable world we are living in 👌👏

[@karnak50]

Dont they hate it when People say NO.... LOL the old woman crawled back into her shell

[@martyboy700]

The way he scurried away when you pointed out he was the only one committing an offence was priceless.

[@zoltronborgman1006]

calling them out on the lack of SIA licence on display always shuts them down from questioning 🤭

[@PhilJordan-y3m]

How dare they state on the poster”it’s against the law”

[@alexanderevanska4274]

That sigh is totally 100% illegal.

[@dry_rat]

The last guy was a very decent person

[@paulbromley6687]

It’s ironic that they celebrate the glorious dead upon these walls, men who fought and died for our freedom and yet here are public employees attempting to prevent a perfectly legal activity of no harm to anyone, there can be no expectation of privacy. So why the fuss. Most of our laws are intended to protect us from harm or loss. Keep laughing my friend

[@edwoodsnowden]

Top Man at the end from Environmental Services. If only all Council employees were as professional and friendly as him!

[@EvenBigger-Brother]

"Not allowed " ?? Not taking any orders from foreigners that have blind faith in make believe .

[@TheGrimReaper1]

What you should do next time you are visiting is not overtly film but then ask the staff how you use the QR code,in an innocent way of course. They might say take a picture of it, then you will expose the absurdity of the sign and by implication their mendacity.

[@richardclair6718]

Soon as you asked were his badge was he realised shit himself and ran away

[@MikeKey-y7l]

Councils should not be able to pass any law without it being put to a vote by the people that elected them.

[@bashkillszombies]

That's the dumbest thing anyone has ever said on one of these videos. What's the point in hiring lawmakers if they're just going to make us vote on every single law, even locally? Can you even fathom how much money that would cost to implement?

[@meestermeesterhastings.3159]

@@bashkillszombies Councils do not pass Laws I think you are talking about the no filming "Policy" I think you could look up the word "Policy"...

[@MikeKey-y7l]

@@bashkillszombies precisely but think about how much they are curtailing our freedoms by passing by laws that we did not request or want.

[@MikeKey-y7l]

@@meestermeesterhastings.3159 they pass by laws which affect us all and are punishable by fines and or imprisonment.so they are laws.

[@clivewiddall3430]

More overseas recruited security with no clue of uk law!

[@caledonianson927]

The replacements you mean?

[@TheAcousticBandits]

Whoever trains these security guards in should be sacked. None of them have a clue. Happy Sunday pal

[@MikeKey-y7l]

The police ignore the breech of law by security and the displaying of license. Another example of two storey policing

[@desmulcahy]

Merch idea, TLA t-shirts, Wind Your Neck In.

[@stevenmclucas1894]

🤩👍

[@thelaughingauditor]

Already have them

[@paulhodgins]

If photography is against the law, why do they have cctv in there??

[@28johann1]

Quite. It needs to said to these cretins again and again that it's the same law that allows the Council to film the public that also allows the public to film the Council

[@djmike12345]

​@@28johann1What law are you talking about ?

[@28johann1]

@@djmike12345 It boils down to the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Data Protection Act 2018, which give the specific circumstances in which your privacy can be deemed violated. For example, your photos and private messages shouldn’t be shared with the public without your permission, details like your address and phone number get extra protection, and so on. However, these and other privacy laws apply only when there is a “reasonable expectation of privacy.” So, if someone records a video or takes a photo of you in places where you might not expect much privacy (on a bus, on the street, in a shop etc) it’s perfectly legal for them to do so, and although you can ask them to delete the videos, you can't legally compel them to. There has been a number of high-profile cases recently which make interesting reading, and have led to calls for the above Acts to be repealed - but it's interesting that those who want this (eg famous people sick of being photographed) find themselves being opposed by others (eg big companies who like using CCTV to film people as a matter of principle). Wherever you stand on the issue, what's ironic of course is that these very same companies often get very upset when being filmed themselves, and it's this that LA and others successfully highlight imo.

[@geoffreythomas-cs1sk]

TLA YOU ARE MY FAVOURITE AUDITOR. YOU MEET SO MANY SECURITY GUARDS WHO DO NOT KNOW THE LAW OR EVEN THEIR SIA BADGE POLICY. IT IS OF GREAT OFFENCE FOR A CITIZEN TAX/COUNCIL TAX PAYER TO BE RUDLY TOLD TO LEAVE THE PREMISES THEY PAY FOR HOW WOULD THESE SECURITY GUARDS LIKE IT IF A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC ENTERED THEIR HOUSE AND TOLD THEM TO LEAVE.?????

[@robertwilliams9211]

Thanks for your videos mate

[@Msqump]

The Director guy was brilliant - a true gentleman and a credit to his company

[@pic101]

Wind your neck in!! What a hero! Loved that video, well done all. Except the security, they need reporting. Really great work TLA.

[@svenpoletka5236]

Jeez, holding a random sign above human rights tells you all you need to know about these people

[@aneadema6817]

Good that you stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in.

[@paulbromley6687]

Do they ever explain why they want to give the false claim that filming and photography is preventable in these publicly funded areas. They really believe that they know the law but can they cite an actual statute or act to support their claim.

[@AndyPandy007]

More clueless security guards. I've not seen a well trained one yet.

[@charlielawson9951]

The public reception area is small, but I’m not sure if you realised the massive tower block at the rear is the actual council offices. However, it’s staff only, so you wouldn’t have been able to gain access to the building anyway, only the staff car park. Another great video though 😄

[@logic1695]

really good representation from the director guy, much appreciated - security, as always, were poorly trained though.

[@MrRobbiewest1]

The main man.. love your content

[@Invernaewhere]

It amazes me watching your videos how many people don’t like being filmed in public places and don’t understand that it’s public yet they don’t complain about the amount of cctv cameras they get caught on on a daily basis

[@wakeywarrior]

These councils should be made to be open to cameras, they are public buildings. I went into Barnsley Town Hall with my camera not long ago. No issues, they were happy for me to walk all over filming the excellent exhibits and displays. It was really good, and a lovely building. They also had exhibits from the Lord of the Rings film in there including the actual ring used in the film. No cameras but have QR codes to scan🤷‍♂️ Environmental head was a good guy👍

[@MikeGMcDermott]

I live just down the road from here in this part of London and Merton Council are a bunch of self-absorbed jokers who couldn't organise a piss-up in a brewery - with some of the councillors looking down their noses at those who pay their wages. The office block which houses the Merton Council staff was originally called Crown House when it was built in the 1960s, but I always refer to it as Clown House because of most of the employees who work in there.

[@Itisfinished.]

Good positive video overall,staff were very respectful, security, well, the usual.

[@alexanderevanska4274]

Why are they so scared of a camera 🤔. They are public servants working in public services, public services in a publicly acssesible place. A place that by law, you are allowed to film/video etc. We pay for that place. It's ours not theirs.

[@stevenmclucas1894]

Outstanding work TLA👏👏👏👌👍

[@LunaBully420]

Good director there to save the day .. that could of gone pear shaped .. Good vid TLA I enjoyed that one . 👍

[@peteturph3255]

Watching from Belfast, Northern Ireland…

[@paulbromley6687]

Has anyone ever noticed how your clock tower isnt straight

[@alexanderbrydone9873]

32 Counties🇮🇪

[@daniel.amokachi]

Nice job mate

[@Gazzaadi]

The chap who's best part of his job was going to Greg's, was a credit to the human race. Well done fella

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

'from the UK' ...lol...

[@RileEren]

Why

[@benji.B-side]

The last chap the Director, was nice and friendly, that's how all management should act.

[@ebwjehvuufsjehf]

You are brilliant, every report is great entertainment. Thank you, for your efforts!

[@kevh6277]

Jack Dimmer - example of what we used to be - not the woke society we have now

[@sparkyuiop]

If you want a good council to do then I recommend Dorchester, Dorset but don't blame me for what happens. I don't think it has been done before as they just moved office

[@geoffreythomas-cs1sk]

MR. LAUGHING AUDITOR YOU ARE MY CURRANT BEST AUDITOR. THE REASON THEY BULLY RATEPAYERS INTO NOT RECORDING IS TO PERPETUATE THEIR BELIEF THAT THIER SMUG LITTLE COUNCIL EMPIRE WILL NOT BE CHANGED FROM IT'S PROTECTION OF NON TRANSPARENCY. THE MORE THEY MAKE PEOPLE THINK FILMING IS WRONG THE FEWER PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL WANT TO FILM..

[@robertovers1863]

cant we employ english speaking people in jobs anymore that have to face the public ? he should be in a backroom with no contact with the people who pay him

[@meestermeesterhastings.3159]

Good Morning T.L.A. MAZEL TOV...

[@danallen2585]

Who are the real law breakers eh..SIA licences not on show, misleading notices, plus in some cases getting assaulted..

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

They shouldnt even have a 'citizenship' to this Land . . . ..

[@mrechelon7051]

Another security guard with no SIA LICENCE ON DISPLAY. Whoopsie doo... He scuttled off quickly once he was rumbled eh 😂😅

[@zarelli7831]

I’m from the UK LOL! When speaking to someone in the UK we normally use the country! I.e Scotland, England, Wales or Ireland 😂

[@wcw4life931]

Just joined as a member, easily my favourite auditor on KZbin and I'm from sunny Scotland too, so keep up the great work brother

[@blobrana8515]

Last interaction was good, the others were just misinformed but they didn't escalate the situation.

[@luvfunkyhouse]

I think they didn't escalate because they knew the sign was wrong and they are just trying it on with it

[@newsnowhamilton]

2:19 “It’s clearly written.” Yeah, that’s called a laminator law. Just because you have a printer and a laminator doesn’t mean you can make up laws.

[@MichaelBonner-m6v]

"Like someone ironed out a disco ball and stuck it on the wall." Love it.

[@philcollinson328]

I really enjoy your unbiased and honest vids TLA. I was showing my wife an example of one your vids for the first time today. She commented '' I never knew Neil Oliver was more argumentative than even you!'' 🤣....After I explained her mistaken thought she replied '' Well it's not him these people should worry about arguing with, it's his wife they need to fear''.

[@Conflictofinterest902]

Good director guy at the end. Did his due diligence and was sussing you out, but did it politely without escalating any situation. Also takes the wind out of an auditors sails if they’re LOOKING for confrontation.

[@stevenneil6579]

Please note, the posters about no filming would need to display which law they are in forcing to hold any legal sway

[@markfox4970]

"WELCOME TO MERTON COUNCIL" but you're not welcome--I suppose using a mobile phone in there is breaking 'their' illegal rules!

[@clownshoe69]

That sign saying its 'against the law' LMAO! What a joke

[@quincy5855]

Soon disappeared once asked for SIA

[@colinmacfarlane6838]

The security plonker soon pissed off when you asked him for his sia licence 😅

[@cocopops67]

You should have asked them to take the no filming sign down as it's not appropriate.

[@SebastianEisenberg-qf4eb]

It is unconstitutional sign it is a policy it isnt law

[@svenpoletka5236]

Dear me, hiring active criminals for public security with taxpayer funds seems like a recipe for disaster

[@MichaelBonner-m6v]

I keep thinking there's going to come a point where people become aware that there is such a thing as people recording in public ... but that point never comes.

[@SebastianEisenberg-qf4eb]

You're doing a great job anyone would have anger issues towards the security police etc how they act especially when you're doing something legal lawful etc none of these numpties know the law so yes TLA you have the right to be stressed etc with how they treat you I'd be 10 times stressed depressed and I have proper anger issues so you're not alone keep the great work up TLA

[@sparkyuiop]

I agree when you stopped and think that was fair after you had such a good last interaction. He saved Merton Council and made it almost perfect. Personally I think you should just target security officers for not wearing there I.D. You could probably start a whole new channel about that when so many fail to comply. lol

[@blobrana8515]

😂 "overcoming anger and irritability"

[@gazzasinkers4140]

How are you supposed to use the QR codes on the posters if you can't photograph?

[@elizabethkorzeniewska1311]

@gazzasinkers4140. Good point.👍🏻

[@elizabethtierney2233]

Love the lady in yellow outside, hiding her face when there are cctv on almost every building in the UK

[@TheBluePuffin]

It's against the law sign is against the law

[@djmike12345]

Yes it shouldn't have said filming is against the law, but what law does having a sign saying no filming break?

[@A2Z1Two3]

That sign should be changed to say is NOT THE LAW.

[@ddhh5]

Have the council employees given up their own human rights?

[@desmonddonnelly8200]

Good laugh at " winde your neck in 😂 "

[@ashwayn]

crackpots as Compo said (last of Summer wine ) We need a few crackpots to make life interesting!!!!!

[@69Dobby]

Any of these ever get done for not having there SIA license on show???

[@omarchowdhury2083]

Omg mate you was near my house!!! Ive always wondered if you would visit Merton. Damn i missed bumping into you. Next time mate. Omar

[@andreloshon3344]

i dont understand the security guard telling u (TLA)u cannot film here and right above hims a cctv camera.....whats up with that.

[@shedboy18]

Great video visit London mayor near London bridge❤

[@Craig-kg1ce]

Yet another good TLA show 👏🏼 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrKibblezWorth]

Hehehe, I used to work there. Glad you gave it a visit.

[@ianofliverpool7701]

The last chap was very civil.

[@jillyjdh9408]

Lol asking not to record while standing under their cctv cameras 😂😂

[@stevenmclucas1894]

A few "NOT ALLOWEDs"😂

[@crissygodden8633]

TLA top man

[@thomaskirk9770]

TLA you are making a difference keep up the good work and don't forget the your neck in 😂😂

[@stephenmaskrey6527]

Not a bad video shame they're so stupid putting up posters say no video allowed, people not bother videoing at all if they hadn't gone to the trouble of telling people they cannot do something that's entirely legal

[@Danny_Roman.]

Hahaha classic... wind ya neck in 😂😂😂 amazing meeting your fans.

[@Joseph-ji6kn]

You have to love the flyer "How to Improve Merton" eeeeeeeehhhhhmmm teach their silly security the laws regarding filming in public, might be one suggestion.

[@tourettes4893]

Top banana, cheers TLA.

[@Sorter-x7f]

hey tla the largest mosque in the uk was just up the road was wondering if you went outside there, also thanks for the patch.

[@thelaughingauditor]

I didn't mate I was only made aware of it today, thanks for watching bro

[@JohnMorten-px6my]

Wind your neck in - obviously an avid watcher ! 😀 SIA lacking 🤡 soon went quiet when he asked where you were from and you turned the tables - I think he got where you were going/coming from. 😭

[@tecnogof]

Make a notice to counter their notice: Notice. Yes I Can...

[@chadimirputin2282]

It's amazing how almost every sia badge holder is almost fresh off the boats. 😂

[@oochiewallys]

And people say they only come here for the benefits.

[@chadimirputin2282]

@@oochiewallys benefits and half the pay of the average Joe.

[@SAABROSS]

Sorry pal.... I'm not familiar with sign language. Descriptive English only please. 😂 That's what to say. Sign language has no verbalization to it, stop applying the grammatical rules of English to another language and presuming it says something it doesn't. It's a thing it can't say anything.

[@AlexJ.Goldsmith]

Yes, yes, I have become he's 1000 like.

[@iain_nz.]

Nice director at least !!!! he knows !

[@shivaunt71]

Lovely bit of Art Deco design on that building.

[@lizgreen2936]

Quite boring tbf.... Can't win them all.... Onwards and upwards.. 👍🏻x

[@myragamgoum5805]

Love you vids