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Shock Increases in Care Costs by Tories

March 5, 2010 11:00 AM
County Councillor Bill Hoult

County Councillor Bill Hoult

The decision by the Tory-led North Yorkshire County Council to increase charges by 10% for those who pay for Community Services has been slammed by Liberal Democrats at County Hall.

County Councillor Bill Hoult, Leader of the Liberal Democrats at County Hall, says:

"The decision to increase charges by four times the rate of inflation is just unacceptable, particularly following the 2.94% Council Tax rise."

The increases cover meals, transport, day care and laundry services as well as personal care.

Cllr Hoult adds:

"Like the extra snow tax on the rates these increases pay scant regard to the fact that many of the frail and elderly people using the services are on fixed incomes. Many will be hard pressed to find the extra money needed in these difficult times."

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