Agenda

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21 March 2024

Agenda for Council on Thursday, 21 March 2024, 5:00 pm (leicester.gov.uk)

16 May 2024 – Annual Meeting

Agenda for Council on Thursday, 16 May 2024, 5:00 pm (leicester.gov.uk)

5 September 2024

Agenda for Council on Thursday, 5 September 2024, 5:00 pm (leicester.gov.uk)

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-         Presented by Members of the Public

Ms Alison Simpson, Residents Parking Scheme Ripon Street.

Mr Avtar Singh Desi, Poor Road Conditions in Barnes Close

-         Presented by Councillors – None

-         Petitions to be debated – None

Council Motion: Opposing the Restriction of Universal Winter Fuel Payments. 

Councillor Porter proposes that:

Leicester City Council acknowledges the uncaring announcement by the Labour government to end universal winter fuel payments by implementing income means-testing and tightening of the eligibility criteria. This decision, viewed as harsh and unsympathetic by many, will likely lead to financial hardship for thousands of local pensioners, leaving many vulnerable to the cold this winter. Research indicates that restricting winter fuel payments could tragically result in up to 4,000 additional pensioner deaths.
The Council strongly condemns the Labour government's decision and calls for an immediate reversal, advocating for the reinstatement of winter fuel payments for all pensioners.

The Council resolves to:

? Joint Council Leadership Appeal: 
Request that all council group leaders co-sign a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking for the new winter fuel payment policy to be suspended and thoroughly reviewed.

? Launch an Awareness Campaign for Pension Credit Uptake: 
Initiate an urgent, targeted awareness campaign to make sure all eligible pensioners are aware of and have access to pension credit. This campaign will include information on council noticeboards, social media platforms, the local press and targeted letters to all eligible individuals.