AT the first Burnley Council meeting of the municipal year came the bombshell that Home Repairs Assistance Grants were to be withdrawn.
These are provided to owner occupiers. They are especially important for the elderly and disabled.
Labour asked for the report to be withdrawn to allow time to review priorities and alternatives.
The Lib Dems, supported by the Conservatives, ignored the request and voted the cuts through.
Executive member for housing Coun Frost made it clear that these were plans formulated by his predecessor (Martin Smith) who he said had done a wonderful job.
This is the same Martin Smith who was rejected by the electorate in Lanehead on May 5.
Coun Mark Townsend, Todmorden Road, Burnley.
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