Cost of chauffeur driven limos for Welsh A.M’s is revealed
Chauffeur driven limo bill revealed
More details have emerged regarding the cost of Labour and Plaid Cymru’s chauffeur driven limos. During the course of 2008/09 the Labour-Plaid Cymru administration racked up a bill of £216,461 for chauffeur’s wages. When travelling across the country to attend official engagements the AM’s are given the use of a government limo and chauffeur however many are calling for a reduction of this kind of travel.
Opposition leaders are up in arms as the figure shows a significant increase on the previous period of 2007/08 when the total cost of this luxury transport stood at £144,190. This over reliance on chauffeur driven transport for Welsh ministers has lead Welsh Conservative Leader Nick Bourne to speak out. He suggests the AM’s are guilty of hypocrisy as these same ministers have been encouraging the general public to give up their own vehicles and make use of public transport in order to reduce co2 emissions. Mr Bourne summed up his point by saying: “Not only are Labour and Plaid ministers driving more, they’re paying more for the pleasure.”
Another alarming discovery which was uncovered following the release of the recent figures is that, as Mr Bourne said, Ministers are in fact travelling more. In 2008 they clocked up 214,376 miles which shows a 50% increase in the amount travelled the previous year.
In a previous article on Limo Broker News we reported that the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, Kirsty Williams, had suggested ministers utilise the use of video conferencing in order to reduce the amount of travel required to attend meetings across the country. This is a viable option and one which ministers are considering in order to lower transport costs.
Government spending has come under incredible scrutiny following the MP expense claim scandal revealed in the Telegraph earlier this year. Potentially, government officials may have to wave goodbye to their chauffeur driven limos if they are restore public confidence.
Aberdeen Limo Hire Operator Must Remove ‘Hannah Montana’ Lettering and Picture from Pink Limo
Limo hire operator based in Aberdeen has spent three days removing lettering and a picture of the successful Disney franchise star from a pink Lincoln limousine after Aberdeenshire Council has ordered to remove stickers featuring Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus or face failing a private hire test today.
John Cook, 62, who runs the Westhill-based firm with his wife Veronica, 67, who runs Aberdeen based limousine hire company, Hollywood Cars said: “There are a lot of disappointed lassies. I’ve had five phone calls this afternoon from people asking if we are going to have the stickers again.
“The kids loved standing beside the photo of Hannah. It’s like it’s one of their pals,” added Mr Cook, of Braecroft Avenue, Westhill.
A spokeswoman for Aberdeenshire Council said: “All limousines must have permission to display lettering on their vehicles. This is the case with all private hire vehicles and taxis that can carry up to eight passengers.
“If a limousine owner wishes to display lettering they must submit a request to the taxi licensing office of the council.
“If this complies with the guidelines permission can be issued by officers. If it is outside the scope of the guidelines it will be considered at the next meeting of the licensing sub-committee.
“If a vehicle has lettering and no request has been submitted or approved that vehicle will not pass the taxi and private hires vehicle test.”
John has said that he intends to write to Aberdeenshire Council to ask for the necessary permission.
Annual festival set for Cardiff
Annual festival set for Cardiff
The highlight of the cultural year in Cardiff is fast approaching, with the Cardiff Festival only one month away.
The festival will take place around the Welsh capital at various venues on every weekend throughout July and August.
Included in the celebrations will be street theatre events, live music and family entertainment.
However, people may want to arrive in stylish limousines for theatre shows being put on in the open air.
These include versions of Shakespeare’s timeless play Twelfth Night on July 2nd and 3rd, which will be performed by Lord Chamberlain’s Men.
Those looking for musical fun can head to St David’s Hall from July 9th to 25th, where the Welsh Proms are taking place.
Meanwhile, a Harry Potter-themed day will be held at the Red Dragon Centre Family Festival on July 26th.
It is sure to leave children of all ages spellbound by the adventures in JK Rowling’s popular books.
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