The definition of sheltered housing is that there should be a warden at the facility

Calderdale Council pays private companies to carry out many public services that the Council or the NHS used to provide. So: - public money is being used for private profits instead of the public good - some contracts go to companies with dubious ethical standards -democracy suffers - commercial confidentiality means the public can’t know if Councillors are making good decisions

So many Wiltshire residents will be left without any form of transport if these savage cuts go unchallenged. https://s.bsd.net/38degrees/main/page/-/CBY/councillor.gif

The BBC is one of Britain's crown jewels, and number one export in terms of influence around the world. Along with millions in this country, I grew up with the BBC, as did my children. I want it to be free from interference for my grandchildren, too.

Private policing is not accountable to the public. G4S have a very dubious past and at no point has there been any consultation with the public of Hertfordshire to outsource police powers.

G4S is a private company and is known to charge a lot for bad service, low wages, and unreliable staff, probably because of low wages. There is no substitute for a State-owned police force.

Giving private companies more "public" power diminishes the ability of those public servants with the training and focus to use the power with the job. So, trined Police use Police powers: not untrained private G4S use police powers.

Because public safety and police matters should be fronted by the police, not an agency that has proven history of making big mistakes! How do you feel knowing this could be coming to your community soon? Scary isn't it.

Many carers continue to look after people with substantial caring needs once they (the carers) reach retirement age, yet are no longer financially rewarded for doing so. Attendance Allowance is only payable to the disabled person once they reach 65! Unlike paid employment, where upon reaching the age of approximately 65, the State Pension is payable and those retired can spend their time doing as they please. The Government considers Carers Allowance to be overlapping with the State Pension (both are considered payments in lieu of paid employment, but Carers Allowance, according to the Government is neither a wage nor a salary). Carers continue in their role 24/7!!

We have a skilled, trained Police force that is having its budget carved up, officers losing pay and benefits so that incompetent G4S can make more money from the UK Government despite being bailed out by the army when they completely messed up Olympic security

It is essential to maintain the integrity and reputation of the office of Constable and to ensure the people of Hertfordshire continue to receive a professional high quality service with proper safeguards in place

We do not want to be stopped and questioned by people other than those officially in the police force. To employ an outside company to do this is not the right way to go as some of the people who will do the questioning are not always the upstanding citizens they are supposed to be. They would simply be glorified bouncers. We pay the police force to do the work and that's where it should stay. Employ more policemen rather than paying outside companies exorbitant fees.