Tuesday 23 October 2012

A new translation service

I'm offering the Leader a new translation service, here's a sample of it:

The Claim.

June: "Despite cuts to the government grants we are determined that front line services will not be affected as we do not feel it is fair that our residents should suffer or feel the pain through no fault of their own. The plans we have in place show we are planning for the future, that we are a responsible Council and that we can continue to deliver our services to meet the needs of our residents" Cllr Watts, Leader of Bolsover DC.

The reality.

August: Councillor's Basic Allowances in Bolsover found to be the highest of any District Council in the country (by some £2,700 a year)


September: The Council's fails its value for money assessment.

October: Labour members of the Council's Safe and Inclusive Scrutiny Committee vote (twice) to recommend the closure of all three of the Council's Community houses in spite of overwhelming representations from the residents who they claim to be protecting.

Suggested Translation.

Despite cuts to the government grants we are determined that our own allowances will not be affected as we do not feel it is fair that we should suffer or feel the pain through any fault of our own.The plans we have in place show we do not have a future; that we have been an irresponsbile Council; and that we will continue to cut our services to meet the needs of ourselves.

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