OPEN letter to Eric Pickles RE: Your interview on Radio 4’s Today programme
Dear Minister
RE: Your interview on Radio 4’s Today programme
I represent UNISON members working for Barnet Council and a number of voluntary and private sector organisations who provide services to Barnet residents on the behalf of the Council.
I have been contacted by a large number of members and residents about the content of your interview on the Today Programme this morning; in particular your policy that Councillors vote in open session on pay deals worth over £100,000.
Whilst I am sure we probably have different views about the future for local authorities, it does appear we both seem to agree on the issue about senior management pay, especially in times when public sector spending is under scrutiny and vital frontline services are facing direct and indirect cuts.
I am aware that you have received a letter (January 2011) from the Leader of Barnet Council seeking support, I am unaware if you responded favourably to her request? I also know you have had at least one letter from a concerned resident about some of the choices being proposed in our Council’s Budget which is due to go before a Full Council meeting on Tuesday 1st March.
Last week Barnet UNISON submitted the following Budget proposals:
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