LIBERAL DEMOCRATS PROPOSE A VERY ALTERNATIVE BUDGET AT COUNTY HALL  

At today's Scrutiny Meeting an alternative budget was presented by Ross Henley (Shadow Cabinet Member for Resources) and Sam Crabb (Leader of the County Liberal Democrat Group). Ross said, We have identified massive waste of resources by the Conservative Administration and propose cutting that waste of money to reinvest in front-line key services. These are back office costs which the Tories have not tackled, by saving money we can propose to reverse some of the dreadful cuts from the Tory Cabinet." Sam added, "It was agreed that officers will work up our proposals, so that all members have the right information at Full Council on 15th February. It is essential for the people of Somerset and especially our most vulnerable residents that some of the cuts are stopped. We must support young people, bus services, our libraries and recycling centres." For further information...