Con trick of the outrageous price increases

I am concerned that with energy bills continuing to rise by percentages at levels last seen in the 1970s, all members of our community are being hard-pressed financially, especially those on fixed incomes, meaning the aged and the vulnerable in our society.

Under a so-called socialist government, this is indeed a sad indictment.

When water bills could be set to rocket by more than 50 per cent, I wonder how much worse things are going to get?

Why should existing householders have to fund the additional burden posed by new housing developments for the provision of water?

How can a government allow privately-owned foreign utility companies to get away with these outrageous increases to basic necessities of life in a civilised society?

It is now clear that Mrs Thatcher did indeed sell off the family silver.

It was a huge con-trick perpetuated by the Conservatives and we are certainly paying for it now in so many ways.

It is an absolute disgrace that we have homeless people in Littlehampton having to rely on the services provided by charitable organisations, such as HOMElink.

However, the true picture is even worse.

There are the "hidden homeless" such as those who "sofa surf", just to get a roof over their head for the night.

Successive Conservative and Labour governments have a lot to answer for and should be held accountable at the ballot box.

Remember, come next year's county council elections, how elderly residents in particular are being put at risk now by Conservative-controlled West Sussex County Council due to its backlog of repairs to pavements of nearly 19.5m, of which 2.2m relates to Arun alone.

The safety and welfare of residents in our community, particularly the frail and the vulnerable, should be the priority for governments be they national or local, but in truth are not!

Nick Wiltshire,

Arun and town councillor for Littlehampton Beach ward,

Kendal Close,

Littlehampton

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