Fighting new battles with local governments!
This site is dedicated to those who gave their todays for our tomorrows. To the victorious Sheffield War Heroes and all comrades who continue to fight their local governments to right the wrongs that have been done them.
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For years, local and nationwide campaigners have been fighting their councils to disregard war pensions when they are assessing war veterans rental and tax payments. Sheffield Council had only disregarded the first £30 of a pensioners war pension while others in the nation had made the right choice in disregarding all of the war pension before calculating required council related payments.
The change by the council will benefit hundreds of war heroes who live within the council boundaries, who have been unfairly dealt with for over 10 years. It's estimated the cost to the city would be £100,000
In an interview with a local newspaper, the leader of the council, Jan Wilson, admitted the phased plan would not have been suitable in light of the ages of those concerned. Jan went on to mention how the British government had made it easier for the council to come to the decision.
While some celebrate in Sheffield, War Heroes in Barnsley are still fighting. The Barnsley Council are still proceeding with their own four year phased plan and have announced that they have no plans to "speed up the process".
In a sad moment, WarHeroes members reflect upon those
who have sadly missed this victory, and to those, we salute.
Mrs. M. Hudson, Sheffield, S5.
| Tynedale | Weir Valley | Barnsley | Manchester |
| Wakefield | North Tyneside | Easington | Chester-Le-Street |
| Derwentside | South Tyneside | Gateshead | |
| Sunderland | Redcar&Cleveland |
Barnsley and Wakefield are implementing a four year plan and are
due to be ready to offer full disregard in April 2000.
 Food
For Thought
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