Saturday, February 25, 2006
Alliance attacks waste
During yesterday's full Council meeting to rubber stamp the increase in next year's Council Tax rates, the opposition Alliance took heed of this blog's suggestions and proposed a tax freeze, with the exception of the precepts for the fire brigade and the police force. In making their proposal they indicated that they would wish to see massive cuts in expenditure on outside consultancies and Councillors' allowances, Cllr. Allen Branley in moving the motion described the proposal as an attack on waste, he added
"We have proposed a balanced budget and a prudent budget, which cuts out unnecessary expenditure without affecting front-line services."
Despite the debate, the ruling Labour group forced through the increase.
Link
Shields Gazette
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During yesterday's full Council meeting to rubber stamp the increase in next year's Council Tax rates, the opposition Alliance took heed of this blog's suggestions and proposed a tax freeze, with the exception of the precepts for the fire brigade and the police force. In making their proposal they indicated that they would wish to see massive cuts in expenditure on outside consultancies and Councillors' allowances, Cllr. Allen Branley in moving the motion described the proposal as an attack on waste, he added
"We have proposed a balanced budget and a prudent budget, which cuts out unnecessary expenditure without affecting front-line services."
Despite the debate, the ruling Labour group forced through the increase.
Link
Shields Gazette
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