While I fully except that we are currently living in times of austerity with the ConDem coalition seemingly reluctant to tackle tax avoidance that would haul in £129bn to the UK Treasury, a number of cuts are becoming increasingly concerning to me, especially those that effect our most vulnerable.
The Plaid driven One Wales coalition delivered a budget that is an alternative to the slash and burn budget witnessed in England, and is further proof, if any was needed, that frontline services can remain publically owned.
With this in mind, I have become increasingly concerned by Labour controlled Bridgend County Brough Council’s growing privatisation agenda. Not only is Labour seeking a private sector firm to manage our leisure centres, at a time when they simply refuse to provide adequate leisure facilities for the people of Porthcawl, but they are seeking to privatise 3 care homes in the County Borough.
I am particularly concerned about the proposed privatisation of Brynycae care home in Brackla, which has served elderly people and the community well. I have been told that care in the private sector would cost £126 a week less per person than an in house service. However, this is simply not expectable if an inferior service is provided. In addition, a private sector firm would be seeking to make a profit, which given the current financial climate would be increasingly difficult.
BCBC must come clean and tell the public what measures are in place, should one of the private firms fail in their duty to care for our vulnerable and elderly.
I am delighted that I am being joined by Bethan Jenkins AM and Plaid Assembly Candidate for Ogmore, Danny Clark, in opposition to this obvious cost cutting measure when the generation that fought in the war and rebuilt our country deserve better.
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