From bailiff fees to window cleaners - it's all here
In October and November alone, Cornwall Council spent more than £26,500 on bailiff fees in pursuit of unpaid local taxes. November's window cleaning bill was £587.50. The same month's bill for bed and breakfast (ie failure to provide housing) more than £73,600 The council spends several thousand pounds a month on "adult books" - but I'm sure it's not what you think. Just to be sure, I have asked...
STOP PRESS: Council confirms it buys "Adult Books" for libraries as opposed to "Children's Books."
I'm ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Devon’s Graham Smith, blogging on news, views and some fresh insights into West Country life, particularly the way government works locally and nationally.
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