[gynn]

As I understand it, public expenditure is being cut back to 2005 levels.

In 2005 there was enough money in the pot to run Hargreaves House and all the other care homes.

So by cutting spending on care homes, what new things is the Council doing now that it wasn't doing in 2005 that means the care homes have to close?

Dare I say, increased salaries for backroom staff, more money spent on spin to achieve ludicrous "Excellent" badges, and most important of all, Councillors expenses.

After all, unlike the residents of Hargreaves House, it seems, Councillors "have to live!"