A CARE provider has been condemned by Lancashire MPs and Councillors for shameful cuts to carers working conditions. Alternative Futures Group, which is commissioned to provide carers for elderly and vulnerable people by several local authorities including Lancashire County Council, says the changes are being made as part of a cost reduction programme dubbed a Chance for Change. However an open letter to the AFG s CEO Ian Pritchard, signed by Blackburn MP Kate Hollern and County Councillor Azhar Ali OBE amongst others, says politicians have noted with grave concern that this could impact carers pay. The letter reads: We can only infer that this means cuts to pay and terms and conditions of frontline social care staff, which is unacceptable.
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County Commissioners deliver nearly flat budget for 2022
June 03, 2021HAVERHILL Despite COVID-related revenue losses and several challenging increases passed down from the State, the Grafton County Commissioners announced a nearly level-funded budget for 2022 during a public hearing last week.
The overall 2022 budget came to $48,672,519, reflecting a minor increase of 0.30 percent, or $145,209. from fiscal year 2021. Similarly, the amount to be raised by taxes increased by only 0.56 percent, or $151,826.
According to Grafton County Finance Manager Julie Libby, several cuts were made to deliver the relatively flat budget during a global pandemic. Two significant and unexpected expense increases came from the state retirement system and the County s contribution for long-term care expenses, she said.