GeorgeIt is annoying when people don't answer questions. I have to say that anyone reading this might think you were the elected politican here, not me. Are you really suggesting that because i am paid as a local cllr, that i have to account for my views, which i am happy to do by the way, but you, who are not paid as a local cllr, can say whatever you want on this forum and never have to account for what you have said. I don't understand why you would say that giving people back their own money is the same or worse than just throwing away money. That's pretty insulting to a lot of people GeorgeDo you really beleive that the only people who need money in a recession is the local council, central government or the people who receive services from the local council. What about people who go to work and pay the bills, use very few council services, why shouldn't they receive their money back. We knew at the time that there were cuts coming to local government. We also knew that people and business's were struggling with the recession. Please explain why giving these people back their own money is the same as throwing it away. I am sure you are aware that every labour cllr at the time voted in favour of this, including the current cabinet, with the exception of cllr hitesh tailor, who is newly elected. Finally, I didn't see the cashback as a bribe, what i said was, it could be described as a bribe. It's a pity you can't answer my straightforward questions, and you have to twist what i said then. That is sad.
Colm Costello ● 5568d