
Simon Says 'Don't Dodge the Voters'
Simon Sansome, local activist has written to local press with his concerns that the Labour run City Council will dodge giving the people of Leicester a say on having an elected Mayor.
Simon Sansome, local activist has written to local press with his concerns that the Labour run City Council will dodge giving the people of Leicester a say on having an elected Mayor.
Simon Galton, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group has highlighted his concerns about the cuts to the Youth Service. The County Council currently spends £4.2m on youth work and in the budget last February, the Conservatives voted to cut £1m from the youth budget.
Following a meeting of the County Councils cabinet, Cllr Bill Boulter has reiterated his opposition to the closure of the Breaking the Barriers and other employment services currently provided by the County Council for adults with learning difficulties.
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