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Royal Borough LibDems welcome the chance for borough residents to have their petitions debated at full council. Cllr Simon Werner LibDem Group Leader said, "We felt that that the number of residents having to sign to get a debate should be set at 500. The Tories thought that the barrier should be set twice as high. Fellow LibDem Councillor Mike Holness gave a practical example of how high a hurdle 1000 signatures is. Click here for the full story | |
Following a LibDem council motion it has now been announced that this year a Credit Union will come to aid financially hard-pressed borough residents.
Cllr Kathy Newbound, LibDem Deputy Leader, who moved the council motion in April, said "The Credit Union can't come too soon. In difficult times loan sharks thrive. They lend money at sky high rates to those that are desperate. Instead of the money helping the desperate it soon makes them even more desperate, as their debts rocket ever higher. Click here for the full story | |
LibDems at the June council meeting were prepared to reword their motion to help the Tories get it on furniture reuse. Cllr Simon Werner LibDem Group Leader said "The Tories completely misread the original motion. The LibDems wanted more reuse of furniture and bulky items. It was obvious that the current schemes operated by charities were unknown to many councillors let alone members of the public. Click here for the full story | |
LibDems were shocked to find out that, according to latest figures, over 5 million is being spent by the Tories on outside staff being engaged on agency terms. Cllr Simon Werner LibDem Group Leader said "It is crazy for the council to pay this sort of money to outside people. The council surely has enough staff to avoid paying agencies. That's the way of saving taxpayers massive amounts of money." "The Tories talk constantly about lean management. Click here for the full story | |
The campaign to keep Maidenhead Town Hall was successful in the early part of this decade.
In 2010 another of Maidenhead's iconic buildings is under threat.
Clrl Clive Baskervillecouncillor for Belmont ward said "The Commonwealth War Graves Commission buildingin my wardnow seems to be under threat.There is talk of pulling it down as part of a redevelopment proposal. Click here for the full story | |
The last few years have seen our country's banking structure shattered.
Cllr Kathy NewboundLibDem Deputy Group Leader said "As alwaysthose in the weakest financial positioncome out the worst. Never keen to engage with the banks beforethey are now even less likely to interact with them.When they seek loans they are more likely to turn to loan sharks.When they do have some meagre savings they are unlikley to find safe places to earn some interest. Click here for the full story | |
Three years after taking control, finally the Tories have started work on the new day centre at Boyn Grove. Cllr Pam Proctor LibDem lead on adult services said "It has taken a very long time for the Tories to get going on this project. In 2007, with next door residential Clara Court rebuilt and vastly improved, the Tories could have smoothly moved to the next stage. A planning application could have been submitted within weeks of them taking over and the day centre opened a long time ago. Click here for the full story | |
The total amount of grant monies being given out by the Tories has been cut compared to their first year in office.
Cllr Simon Werner said "Many organisation are suffering from cuts in council funding.Youth seems to be particularly had hit.Number 22 ,youth counselling ,which I chair has had its funding reduced from 10,000 in 2008/9 to 5,000 now.
Clewer Youth Community Services's monies have been slashed from 1500 to 1000. Click here for the full story |
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