![]() She says she has also called on the UK Government to do more to tackle rising energy costs and has asked council officers to contact Scottish Power to ask them what more they can do. Speaking to Falkirk's local democracy reporter, Cllr Meiklejohn said she believes that the council has done as much as it can by agreeing to spend £8 million to install gas to several villages and new renewable heating systems to others. “The fact is that she wouldn’t come out on TV for an interview, but she chose to go on Twitter and comment!” Rangers legend Ally McCoist 'dodging bullets like Keanu Reeves' as he opens up on turning down managerial return after Ibrox 'nightmare'.She said: “People were questioning her comments – there was nobody swearing at her or using vulgar words. “For someone in her position, that is just abhorrent!” said Claire.įollowing the spat, Cllr Meiklejohn said she has had to stop using Twitter because of the abuse she was receiving during the exchanges.īut Ms Mackie says there has been no abuse of any kind. ![]() Ms Mackie also criticised the fact that following the spat the council leader blocked Falkirk’s Forgotten Villages on Twitter, meaning she can no longer see any messages or replies they send. We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk! Follow us on Twitter Join the conversation on our Falkirk Live Facebook page.Sign up to our daily Falkirk Live Newsletter.“Regardless of Scottish Power’s part – which is significant – the ultimate responsibility lies with Falkirk Council.”įalkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.īut did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us? Lead campaigner Claire Mackie said: “I was just astonished at the statements she was making on Twitter – at the end of the day, accountability lies with Falkirk Council because they were the ones that installed the system! NORAD Santa Tracker 2021 LIVE: Follow Father Christmas and his reindeer.The group were also unhappy with her comments on Scottish Power, as they believe the council to be ultimately responsible as their landlord, and accused Councillor Meiklejohn of having 'no empathy'.Īs well as calling for her to resign, angry residents in the upper Braes villages are now asking for Councillor Meiklejohn to come and spend the night in one of their cold houses to “see how we are forced to live”. She also tweeted saying that she would have preferred the replacement system to be renewable but said residents has only been willing to accept gas.įrustrated villagers - who are facing huge electric bills of hundreds of pounds a week with their current system - were angry at this suggestion and the Falkirk’s Forgotten Village s’ Twitter account responded to Cllr Meiklejohn branding her words 'lies' and saying they were open to any replacement system. She defended her council by saying that they were 'footing a multi-million pound bill' for new gas heating systems to be installed in the affected village and that it was Scottish Power not the council who had increased tariffs. A campaign group is calling for Falkirk Council leader to resign saying she has shown "no empathy" to villagers affected by fuel poverty.įalkirk’s Forgotten Village s’ campaign, led by Slamannan resident Claire Mackie, has been demanding more support from Falkirk Council and Scottish Power for families who are paying massive electricity bills caused by an inefficient heating system.Ī row erupted with council leader Cecil Meiklejohnon Twitter on Thursday night after the campaign featured on STV News, and residents were featured speaking about the sky high bills and freezing cold conditions they are now enduring.įalkirk Council did not provide a statement to the programme but after the television segment aired, Cllr Meiklejohn spoke about it on Twitter.
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