Thursday, March 12, 2015

Gary Bush, the leader of Melton Borough Council's Labour opposition, faced two charges relating to council tax benefit claims.

Gary Bush, the leader of Melton Borough Council's Labour opposition, faced two charges relating to council tax benefit claims.

It is alleged the Councillor forgot to tell the Council he a job and income from a pension
when he made claims for council tax benefit.

Mr Bush appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court today he confirmed his name and address.

The case has been adjourned until April.