tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post1396844874596244665..comments2023-11-18T08:59:54.598+00:00Comments on Carmarthenshire Planning Problems and more: Carmarthenshire Councillors Allowances 2011caebrwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17233902574832152764noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-791817892794754996.post-71118633416271938822011-04-13T10:08:29.881+01:002011-04-13T10:08:29.881+01:00One of the things which sticks in the throats of m...One of the things which sticks in the throats of many people is the composition of the ruling elite - for the most part male, rich and well beyond retirement age - supplementing their already generous pensions with a lovely £30k+ in benefits in a county where most people are earning very much less. And it was ever thus.<br /><br />Decent allowances should be available to attract more women, younger people and people from different backgrounds to stand for election, but they should not be doled out to people who really do not need the money.<br /><br />Perhaps Gravell and Co should be means-tested before they get any dosh.Dic Derynnoreply@blogger.com