Dudley Council spending £223,518 on temporary consultants for regeneration projects amidst £37m savings goal attracts criticism.
Dudley Council faces criticism for spending £223,518 on temporary consultants for regeneration and estate projects despite aiming to save £37m in three years. Council leader Cllr Patrick Harley defends the spend, stating consultants were vital to secure big projects with funding from West Midlands Combined Authority. Critics argue the council should rely on its own staff rather than consultants.
March 31, 2024
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