Lib Dem amendment to MK Council budget

http://douglasmccall.mycouncillor.org.uk/2015/02/19/labour-budget-falls/mk-council-logo/ Lib Dems want to make changes to Council's proposed budget.

The Liberal Democrats will be moving the following amendment to Labour's proposed budget on the 17th February.

"That the Council affirms the following strategic principles guiding its budget decision-making process:

• That the Council should prioritise the vulnerable and avoid targeting savings proposals at those least able to bear them.

• That the hard-earned improvement in recycling rates in Milton Keynes should not be put at risk.

• That significant policy changes should be made outside of the budget process so that full reviews and consultation can be carried out.

• That proposals affecting local areas should be open to public consultation and challenge before funding reductions are agreed."

"That the Council therefore agrees the following changes to the Revenue Budget 2016/17 as recommended by Cabinet are needed in order to make it acceptable:

• No new charges for residents of council sheltered accommodation;

• Green waste collections to remain free of charge;

• Pink sacks to be kept until the Waste Strategy Task & Finish Group has reported, all evidence from pilots has been gathered and a fully informed decision can be made;

• The whole of the 24/25 bus service shall be retained;

• No administration fees for parishes, charities, not for profit groups and community groups putting on events in public open space;

• No removal of play areas or other public assets without costed plans, consultation and accountable decision making;

• A new fund to repaint faded white lines at road junctions."