Buckinghamshire Council spent £530k on empty properties in a year, including security and upkeep, raising concerns. Bucks Council Faces £530k Bill for Empty Properties in Single Year Buckinghamshire spent money on empty buildings. It spent £370,751.50 on one empty school, and the council is trying to find a new use for it. The Bucks Free…
A resident questions council members’ budgeting skills, citing wasteful projects and missed opportunities. Council Spending Questioned: Do Officials Understand Basic Budgeting? It’s odd workers sit behind glass instead of cleaning. Netting on roofs could catch debris better. This could make cleaning easier and safer. Taxpayers fund these projects. Why ignore common sense for safety? A…
Councils’ agency spending soars amid staffing crisis. Social care is a significant factor, leading to increased costs. North West Councils Face Rising Agency Costs Due to Staffing Crisis Councils in the North West are using more agency workers. This costs more than hiring permanent staff. BBC research looked into council spending. They found big increases…