Saltford Liberal Democrats

LibDem B&NES Budget 2014 "Good news for Saltford"

Published on Saturday 29th March 2014 by Duncan Hounsell

Working for a stronger economy in a fairer society

Saltford residents appreciate financial competence and sound management. The Bath and North East Somerset Council tax is frozen again for Saltford residents with front-line services continuing to be protected.

• 52      refuse and recycling collections per year in Saltford
• No      change to opening hours at the Pixash      Lane recycling depot
• Saltford Library retained
• Local      665 bus service (Saltford-Keynsham) retained

• 20mph zones in residential areas in Saltford
• Free limited stay parking at Saltford shop parade to continue
• Re-wiring and maintenance at Saltford Brass Mill

• The most vulnerable people and families in Saltford supported

Saltford can benefit from:

• Continuing      investment in cycle routes      across the district
• £340,000      for the River Avon Corridor      Fund
• Extra      £2 million for Highways &      Footpath resurfacing across the Authority
• £375,      000 for the Green Deal helping      B&NES residents improve home energy efficiency
• £34      million regeneration of Keynsham Town Centre - a destination for Saltford people. Estimated      completion date: Autumn 2014

Further budget details can be found at: www.bathnes.gov.uk/budget2014