Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Tory Cut or Saving??
The Conservatives at ESBC stated £73k savings in the budget. But in fact it is a cut in service as there will be no free bus travel before 9.30am.
This means that the Tories have withdrawn the Labour's flagship free bus pass scheme introduced before the national scheme.
The scheme provided now is national consessionary travel scheme funded by Labour central Government.
So the Tories are targeting the most vulnerable people in our communities.
This means that the Tories have withdrawn the Labour's flagship free bus pass scheme introduced before the national scheme.
The scheme provided now is national consessionary travel scheme funded by Labour central Government.
So the Tories are targeting the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Tories hit elderly in ESBC
The Burton Mail has reported that ESBC is cutting Bus pass scheme for over 60's by restricting travel before 9.30am.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burtonmail/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=487141
This is unacceptable and Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Ruth Smeeth, has started a petition to stop this cut which is directed at the most vulnerable people by the Tory party in ESBC.
Please click on the link below to support Ruth's petition and help us to save our bus pass scheme.
http://www.saveourbuspasses.com/
The real impacts of headline grabbing 0% council tax increase by the Tories are unfolding.
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burtonmail/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=487141
This is unacceptable and Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Ruth Smeeth, has started a petition to stop this cut which is directed at the most vulnerable people by the Tory party in ESBC.
Please click on the link below to support Ruth's petition and help us to save our bus pass scheme.
http://www.saveourbuspasses.com/
The real impacts of headline grabbing 0% council tax increase by the Tories are unfolding.
Chestnut Grange Development
The Contractors have moved in and work on Chestnut Grange project (Anglesey Court /Horrace Pritchard) has commenced. The first tree has come down and some of the residents are sad to see the tree taken down. However they are also encouraged that the new development will lift the area.
There will be regular updates on my blog.
There will be regular updates on my blog.
Shouting Match
In the Anglesey Parish Council meeting last night, Councillor Tariq Hussain, asked if the budget update document could be circulated with the agenda & minutes to allow Councillors more time to consider instead of presenting the document at the meeting.
This appeared to be a reasonable request but Cllr Marbrow disagreed with this suggestion and stated that budget update is made available from 6.30pm i.e. half an hour before the meeting. Councillor Hussain cited work commitments for not being able to arrive earlier i.e 6.30pm.
She then laid into Councillor Hussain accusing him of being late to meetings or not attending.
I thought this was extraordinary and unjustified personal attack on Councillor Hussain by the Chair and out of context in front of other Councillors and public.
As an observer I could not undertstand why this crucial information could not be provided a few days earlier. It simply raises more suspecions on working of the Council.
This appeared to be a reasonable request but Cllr Marbrow disagreed with this suggestion and stated that budget update is made available from 6.30pm i.e. half an hour before the meeting. Councillor Hussain cited work commitments for not being able to arrive earlier i.e 6.30pm.
She then laid into Councillor Hussain accusing him of being late to meetings or not attending.
I thought this was extraordinary and unjustified personal attack on Councillor Hussain by the Chair and out of context in front of other Councillors and public.
As an observer I could not undertstand why this crucial information could not be provided a few days earlier. It simply raises more suspecions on working of the Council.
Residents storm out of the Anglesey Parish Council Meeting
Third month in a row residents have attended Parish Council meeting to protest against 176% precept increase. The residents are outraged by Anglesey Parish Council’s attitude towards them despite vociferous protests, cogent arguments and a petition supported by over 350 people.
Last night the chair, Cllr Sue Marbrow, refused any discussion in open forum where residents can raise their concerns.
The residents are getting frustrated as the meetings appear to be dictated by 1 or 2 people. The other Councillors feel frightened to even make comments. Most of the Councillors simply site through the meetings without making any comments.
One of the residents was so frustrated by the Councillors not speaking for the residents; He asked “Is this Council representing residents of Anglesey?” What is it doing for us?” He then stormed out of the meeting.
The public also said that no one knows about Anglesey Parish Council.
I think the Parish Council has serious issues and rather than imposing financial liability on the residents, it should try to consult and engage with the residents. They should also take note of the public feedback that their plan for taking out a loan is utterly rejected.
Last night the chair, Cllr Sue Marbrow, refused any discussion in open forum where residents can raise their concerns.
The residents are getting frustrated as the meetings appear to be dictated by 1 or 2 people. The other Councillors feel frightened to even make comments. Most of the Councillors simply site through the meetings without making any comments.
One of the residents was so frustrated by the Councillors not speaking for the residents; He asked “Is this Council representing residents of Anglesey?” What is it doing for us?” He then stormed out of the meeting.
The public also said that no one knows about Anglesey Parish Council.
I think the Parish Council has serious issues and rather than imposing financial liability on the residents, it should try to consult and engage with the residents. They should also take note of the public feedback that their plan for taking out a loan is utterly rejected.
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