There’s (surprise, surprise) a delay to the announcement on the Devon local government make up, which gives us more time to ponder the figures that have emerged about the cost to Devon councils. So far it seems that only Exeter and East Devon spent anything significant on the process – at least £650,000 and £175,000 respectively, no small sums – we’re just wondering why?
The figure for Exeter dates back to 2006, and the council has been fighting for its own unitary existence – and the city is bespeckled with bus-stop ads, and there’s even a website.
Totnes Tory wannabe Sarah Randall Johnson has led East Devon on a campaign for democracy to the tune of at least £175,000. We’re not sure whether this is Conservative policy or not (the new Conservative county council has adopted a wait-and-see approach to the unitary decision, expected today).
But what of the other councils?
Teignbridge has spent the grand sum of £1,173, not including staff costs – it says following the public lead and ‘prioritising day-to-day front-line services’.
Torridge has spent nothing other than officers’ and members’ time
Mid Devon has spent hardly anything, except staff costs.
The South Hams, er, doesn’t know how much its spent. And we’re waiting for North Devon and West Devon’s figures.
What has driven the massive expenses of East Devon and Exeter? And did the electors of those burgs know what they were letting themselves in for?
Any comments below please.
posted by Cptn
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