Support for The People is a low priority for all governments, local or otherwise. Government has become so complex, unwieldy and target driven that its focus has narrowed from the original concept of serving the community to simply fulfilling economic drives. The result is situations like this, which is outrageous, in which people suffer and endure. We should remember the reasons for and purpose behind local and other governments. They have to be economics-aware, but only because they can better serve The People that way.
Steph - save the champagne for when you are re-housed!! We'll have a proper party then!!!!