Councillor Nelson revealed that he had lobbied MPs on cost of living issues but was not going to reveal the contents of his efforts.
Labour's ruling cabinet at Telford & Wrekin Council has approved a range of local measures hoping to tackle the cost of living crisis and in the process not unexpectedly laid into the economic policies of Prime Minster Liz Truss and her under-fire Government.
Labour council leader Shaun Davies sympathised, saying that in the past he also had to"defend party lines". But he hoped everyone could get behind calls for changes in policy. Council tax is set to see a two-year freeze and households on a reduced rate of council tax due to low income will see a further reduction in March 2023. Residents would also be offered a council tax payment 'holiday' in January to help during the period of high winter bills.
Transportation is also targeted by the measures, with the commissioning of a new Work Express bus link, providing cheap transport between South Telford and the industrial estates, where costs are capped at £2.Councillor Davies said his own fixed rate mortgage deal is due to be renewed in March. Renters in the borough could also see their rents rising as landlords seek to pay for their own increasing mortgage costs.The council has created a cost of living hub on its website and will be writing to residents in the Totally Telford publication to set out what help is available.
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