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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Revolting Tories whatever next? Tory Shires in revolt over cuts, Roger Begy, Rutland County Council, Sunday Telegraph

Revolting Tories whatever next? Tory Shires in  revolt over cuts, Roger Begy, Rutland County Council, Sunday Telegraph


Roger Begy Tory Leader of Rutland County Council

Roger Begy, leader of Conservative-controlled Rutland Council and chairman of the 'Sparse' campaign told The Sunday Telegraph: “Rural authorities for the last 10 to 12 years have been seriously under funded in relation to urban areas.
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I don't believe the mess Rutland is in has anything to do with the Tory central cuts.

Its simply poor management, Oakham Mayor Cllr Dewis said "Rutland County Council is in a pickle"

He's a fine one to say that, he needs to get his own house in order first.

The council has money invested, the last time they were asked it was £19,000,000

Rutland County Council has so much money, it even lends a bit to Tory Friends Brent Council.

and then charges the highest council tax in the land.