Councillors Alliance

A NEW Independent Councillor has teamed up with Llantwit First to form an alliance group called 'The Vale Independents' on the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Councillor Richard Bertin who left the Labour Party due to claims of bullying has teamed up with Llantwit First to form a strong, independent voice on the council.

He said: " I look forward to working with Llantwit First as it will provide mutual benefit for all our residents, putting people first before politics."

Fire Rota Worries

23rd August 2010

INDEPENDENT Councillor Richard Bertin has raised his concerns about the proposal to introduce a new shift system at a local fire station.

The proposal for Penarth fire station, known as self-rostering, would mean fewer fire fighters working longer shifts as part of a risk reduction plan by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

Councillor Bertin said: " I am extremely concerned about the proposals and I have written to be assured that public safety would not be compromised. I have raised these concerns with the fire authority."

Why not let the Chair Councillor Anthony Earnest know how you feel about the proposals? He can be emailed at :

amearnest@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Bertin Against Cinema Proposals

2nd August 2010

BARRY Councillor Richard Bertin today blasted Tory plans to put ExtraCare facilities in the Barry Theatre Royal building. Saying: " Yes we want Extra Care but this is the wrong site."

The Councillor who sits on the Social Care Committee spoke out after learning about the proposals in the local press. There is now   a campaign against the proposals being organised by local residents. Councillor Bertin said: " This is not the right site for this facilicy, there are much better areas to put it but not here."

8 REASONS TO REJECT COUNCIL HOUSING TRANSFER

• Evictions Up
• Rents Up
• No accountability
• Privatisation
• Massive Setup Costs
• Worse Services
• More homeless
• No return to the Council

" Council housing is an essential part of our welfare state, it should remain with our local Authorities....Say no to privatisation!"

For more information visit: www.defendcouncilhousing.org.uk

CONDEM VAT BOMBSHELL

6th July 2010

THE Condem's announcement that VAT will increase from 17.5% to 20% will fall hardest on those least able to afford it.

Court Labour Councillor, Richard Bertin is stressing that the increase in VAT will lead to higher prices for goods and services, will have a severe impact on pensioners and the low income families and will also have a severe impact on businesses, charities and community groups including those in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The 20% increase in VAT will hit our pensioners hard and will cause severe hardship to many. Councillor Bertin said: " So much for the Tory/Dem's saying that fairness will be at the heart of all it's decisions - it certainly does not show here!" He said: "It is so unfair.... It must be reversed!"

Stand up and Voice your opposition to this unfair increase in VAT...

Why not email the Tory MP for the Vale of Glamorgan and show your concerns about the impact of the proposed 20% VAT increase in the Vale of Glamorgan?

Email him at alun.cairns.mp@parliament.uk