The Government today made a U-turn over plans that could have left low-income families £780 a year worse off. Proposed changes to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA), which would have meant some of the poorest families in the country losing up to 20% of their income, have been scrapped in today's Pre-Budget Report.
The decision by the Chancellor's not to extend the stamp duty holiday on lower-value homes was a "bitter blow" for first-time buyers, Heather Kidd has said. She added "What green shoots there may in the housing industry are being threatened by this."
A shocking report from the Audit Commission and other bodies puts Brentwood Borough Council as the lowest rated district or borough council in Essex and amongst the twelve worst in the country.
"This is a good budget for bingo and boilers but not much else," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.
Hands off Preston Park is the cry being heard across Eaglescliffe and beyond.
Councillor Dale Keeling has become the first City Councillor to receive a SAFTA!