We all want to be safe from terrorists and villains. It is, however, sometimes important not to lose sight of the fact that our liberties also need to be protected. The first measures to be avoided are those that reduce liberties and have no appreciable effect on our safety.
After last weeks Barnet Council meeting my Colleague Councillor Jeremy Davies says "Alistair Darling's first budget approaches us and I'm sure we all wonder what changes are planned in government taxation. In Barnet our local budget and council tax setting meeting took place last Tuesday. It contained few surprises that hadn't't already been trailed in the local press; in particular a council tax increase of 3.5%. However, over the last 5 years since the Conservatives regained control of Barnet the council tax has risen by 44% which is twice the rate of inflation over the same period."
What a sad week for Finchley and the surrounding area.
