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Expenses. Councillors
All our Members of Parliament and councilors, are happy. The press has let off steam. the radio jockeys have flogged the issue to death and now is the time to forget. Look at the Members of Parliament, who were going to resign and have now changed their minds.Look what draconian powers, have been passed by Parliament. It would not frighten a dead sheep. The expanses fiddle, is in full tilt again. We are now all obeying the new rules.Let us look further, at Councilors, who receive a standard amount. Special responsibility allowances but FORGET to tell us of the extra allowances, they get for being on a myriad other special gravy trains... Fire, ambulance, police, regional structures, and at national level local authority associations and other attendant bodies. Some are on quangos, It it is estimated the some 600 councilors, earn more than Members of Parliament. I hope the Inland Revenue are aware.George Booby....
Friday, 15 January 2010
Bus Pass
Bus pass«
Free bus passes for all pensioners is an "inefficient" use of public money which would be better used by "targeting" it at those most in need, according to a report. The findings of economics consultancy Oxera in the report, commissioned by town hall chiefs, appeared to urge the scrapping of free bus travel for all over-60s and a move to means-tested bus concessions. In a report for the Local Government Association, it said: "Better targeting at the scheme's intended beneficiaries would generate savings which could be made available to local authorities to support lower-cost travel for locally prioritised, additional concessions." Free bus passes for the over-60s were introduced by the Government last yearI suspected this would happen, it was too good to be true.John P Mellor President NPC Wolverhampton
Free bus passes for all pensioners is an "inefficient" use of public money which would be better used by "targeting" it at those most in need, according to a report. The findings of economics consultancy Oxera in the report, commissioned by town hall chiefs, appeared to urge the scrapping of free bus travel for all over-60s and a move to means-tested bus concessions. In a report for the Local Government Association, it said: "Better targeting at the scheme's intended beneficiaries would generate savings which could be made available to local authorities to support lower-cost travel for locally prioritised, additional concessions." Free bus passes for the over-60s were introduced by the Government last yearI suspected this would happen, it was too good to be true.John P Mellor President NPC Wolverhampton
a change of heart by the Conservatives
A change of Heart by the Conservatives (Read 10 times)
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A change of Heart by the Conservatives« Thread Started on Sept 21, 2009, 7:26pm »
Traditionally, the Conservative party, has always when in power nationally, made a joke of the Honours System(I accept Labour is worse)by awarding their paid and voluntary workers with political honours. e,g. Local chairman and regional officers, receiving awards from Knighthoods and damehoods, down to MBE. They have never hidden their intentions,. The awards are hidden by the term, fo r"Public and Political services to YourTown" The Conservatives will probably win the next General election. Let us hope, that the abuses of Labour, and the past abuse by the Conservatives of the honours sysem is not continue
hans1928Junior Membermember is online
Joined: Jun 2009Gender: Male Posts: 54
A change of Heart by the Conservatives« Thread Started on Sept 21, 2009, 7:26pm »
Traditionally, the Conservative party, has always when in power nationally, made a joke of the Honours System(I accept Labour is worse)by awarding their paid and voluntary workers with political honours. e,g. Local chairman and regional officers, receiving awards from Knighthoods and damehoods, down to MBE. They have never hidden their intentions,. The awards are hidden by the term, fo r"Public and Political services to YourTown" The Conservatives will probably win the next General election. Let us hope, that the abuses of Labour, and the past abuse by the Conservatives of the honours sysem is not continue
Municipal elections
Municipal Elections 2010 May« Thread Started on Sept 19, 2009, 6:32pm »
The elections are fast approaching and for th first time in my rather long life, I face a dilemma. I do not know who to vote for. I was a life long Conservative, but cannot in all honesty, vote in that manner in a ,municipal election in Wolverhampton I was hoping for the Pensioners convention and the City of Wolverhampton United ex service council, to put forward candidates. It cost nothing. No Penalty no deposits, just 12 signatures of support.The situation in Afghanistan, our appalling economic situation, the endless uncontrolled immigration, and the growth of fat right and left parties, means I should vote. This may mean that 2010 could be the year of the independents in municipal and national politics.. Where are all you rugged individuals. Let us know WHO you are, where you are standing and many of us will help you Hans1928
The elections are fast approaching and for th first time in my rather long life, I face a dilemma. I do not know who to vote for. I was a life long Conservative, but cannot in all honesty, vote in that manner in a ,municipal election in Wolverhampton I was hoping for the Pensioners convention and the City of Wolverhampton United ex service council, to put forward candidates. It cost nothing. No Penalty no deposits, just 12 signatures of support.The situation in Afghanistan, our appalling economic situation, the endless uncontrolled immigration, and the growth of fat right and left parties, means I should vote. This may mean that 2010 could be the year of the independents in municipal and national politics.. Where are all you rugged individuals. Let us know WHO you are, where you are standing and many of us will help you Hans1928
Hand cleansing materials.
Hand cleansing Unsuitable material« Thread Started on Aug 22, 2009, 8:59am »
Unfortunately, like most elderly people, I have to attend hospital frequently both locally, in Stafford and Haleswowen. I am pleased to report that on entry to wards and other departments, solutions are available to cleanse your hands. Ideal for most.The hand lotions are all alcohol based. This gives problems to some people. They prefer not to cleanse their hands.I am sure in this modern day and age, a suitable hand lotion, not alcohol based can be found. I understand that the current method is the cheapest, but clearly not the safest. There has to be a simple solution to this problem J Mellor 118 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton WV37BG 01902338904 This item was circulated to the press by John P Mellor. OBE., QSM., Ridder van den orde orange nassau: Vier dienst Kreuz mit bande, Commandtore and Cavalier, Polonia Restituta: Grosse Goldene-Ehrenzeichen
Unfortunately, like most elderly people, I have to attend hospital frequently both locally, in Stafford and Haleswowen. I am pleased to report that on entry to wards and other departments, solutions are available to cleanse your hands. Ideal for most.The hand lotions are all alcohol based. This gives problems to some people. They prefer not to cleanse their hands.I am sure in this modern day and age, a suitable hand lotion, not alcohol based can be found. I understand that the current method is the cheapest, but clearly not the safest. There has to be a simple solution to this problem J Mellor 118 Birches Barn Road, Wolverhampton WV37BG 01902338904 This item was circulated to the press by John P Mellor. OBE., QSM., Ridder van den orde orange nassau: Vier dienst Kreuz mit bande, Commandtore and Cavalier, Polonia Restituta: Grosse Goldene-Ehrenzeichen
Care of the aged.
care of the aged(some chance)« Thread Started on Aug 22, 2009, 8:49am »
One of the problems of growing old is the fear of going into residential and nursing care. Fear of losing a home, hard fought for.; fear of not leaving Dependants a little nest egg. Only in England do we have this problem. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are caring enough to protect the elderly and infirm from UN-necessary worry and harassment. How they pay for it, is a mystery.The family of a Worcester woman, have successfully appealed to the Health Service Ombudsman, over the decision of the NHS Worcestershire decision, that Alzheimer's and circulatory dementia was not a health problem. This gives hope to many. It may result in a uniform form of practice with regard to mental illness. If in doubt APPEAL.It does appear that the NHS(read Government)does not want to admit elderly and infirm people have health issues, because it wants to save money to waste on other projects.It does not want to pay for their care. May I conclude in quoting from a man called Anthony Blair, in 1997. "I do not want my children to grow up in a country where the only way frugal pensioners can get long term care is by selling their home" We now know what his promises are worth. He will be rewarded for his care and consideration be becoming the first President of the European Union.. In the next General Election, my only question to canvassers will be "do you intend to follow the last government, and force me to sell my home, to look after my wife and I, we are far from well, at this time" I look forward to their answer.John P Mellor OBE., QSM. President National Pensioners Convention City of Wolvehampton. Chairman City of Wolverhampton and District United Ex Service Council WV37BG 01902338904
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One of the problems of growing old is the fear of going into residential and nursing care. Fear of losing a home, hard fought for.; fear of not leaving Dependants a little nest egg. Only in England do we have this problem. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are caring enough to protect the elderly and infirm from UN-necessary worry and harassment. How they pay for it, is a mystery.The family of a Worcester woman, have successfully appealed to the Health Service Ombudsman, over the decision of the NHS Worcestershire decision, that Alzheimer's and circulatory dementia was not a health problem. This gives hope to many. It may result in a uniform form of practice with regard to mental illness. If in doubt APPEAL.It does appear that the NHS(read Government)does not want to admit elderly and infirm people have health issues, because it wants to save money to waste on other projects.It does not want to pay for their care. May I conclude in quoting from a man called Anthony Blair, in 1997. "I do not want my children to grow up in a country where the only way frugal pensioners can get long term care is by selling their home" We now know what his promises are worth. He will be rewarded for his care and consideration be becoming the first President of the European Union.. In the next General Election, my only question to canvassers will be "do you intend to follow the last government, and force me to sell my home, to look after my wife and I, we are far from well, at this time" I look forward to their answer.John P Mellor OBE., QSM. President National Pensioners Convention City of Wolvehampton. Chairman City of Wolverhampton and District United Ex Service Council WV37BG 01902338904
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Burma Star association
The Burma Star association.The primary object of the Burma Star Association is to relieve need. hardship amongst those men and women who served with his Majesty"s or Allied forces or in the nursing services during the Burma Campaign and are BURMA STAR holders.Assistance is also given to their widows, widowers and immediate dependantsThe benevolence secretary can be contacted at 4, Lower Belgrave Street, London SW1WOLA Telephone number 020782342773 Fax. 02077307882 or email burmastar@btconnect.comJ Mellor. Wolverhampton and district United Ex service council. WV37BG 01902338904
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