Thanks to those of you who forwarded responses from Councillors regarding Sheltered Housing. I have one observation/comment - it seems that some of our councillors do not understand the difference between vulnerability and disability. It is clear to me that they don't understand that it is good to get arrangements in place before things go wrong, to allow people to enjoy a fullfilling life in their sunset years - not unreasonable after a lifetime of paying taxes. I'd suggest that maybe some of our more sensible and senior councillors have a quiet word with some of these younger whippersnappers and share a little life experience before they end up making themselves look heartless, stupid and out of their depth.
I'm not normally one to help the Conservative party, but given the importance of the issue, I'll make an exception. Please do yourself a favour and think again on this issue. Lots of people in Barnet have elderly friends and relatives in sheltered accomodation. When the wardens are withdrawn and problems start to be reported in the press, you may well find a huge backlash. Trust me, people will know who to blame at the ballot box.
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The councillors won’t listen to you Rog, but they should start listening to their own supporters. I have yet to meet a single Conservative Party member who supports Lynne Hillan’s plans.
Andrew Dismore said in the Barnet Times last week that the Conservatives are “reverting to type.” That is an unfair comment. It is only the councillors who think scrapping the wardens is a good idea. All the proper Conservatives I have discussed this with, think it is completely crackers.
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