Following this weeks Powys County Council and Budget meeting, Cllr Iain Mcintosh has written to Jane Dodds expressing his concern about the Liberal Democrat’s proposals to introduce charges for Blue Badge holders, particularly following previous comments made by Ms Dodds and party colleagues.
Cllr Pete Roberts previously said – “The Powys County Council Conservatives want to end free parking for War Pensioners, those with the highest level of disability and the blind. We think these groups should be protected not used as easy cash by the Cabinet.” He encouraged the public to “Tell them what you think of their plans.” and goes on to say “LibDems and Greens urge residents to oppose Tory attacks on the disabled.”
At the same time, the Liberal Democrat Senedd Member, Jane Dodds MS said “Powys County Council are changing the rules around blue badge holders to start charging them for parking in Council owned car parks. This HORRIBLE move will HURT people with disabilities and on low incomes. Please read and sign our petition to stop this.”
In Cllr Mcintosh's letter he has asked Miss Dodds to confirm the whereabouts of the Liberal Democrat petition and raised how she and colleagues can justify charging blue badge holders, taking into account what would appear to be the faux concerns raised in the past?
