Last week the Tax Payers’ Alliance put out a list of which councils around the UK had spent what amounts on going to or organising award ceremonies in the financial year 2010/11.
Naturally the Isle of Wight council’s entry was the first place we looked.
The Island’s council spend of £4,402 over six events in the year, looks relatively modest when compared with the apparent excess of Glasgow City Council, who had splashed out almost £83,000, or Fife Council who attended or hosted 34 ceremonies.
Not all council’s spent money. The Tax Payers’ Alliance say that at least 115 councils spent no money attending award ceremonies.
Details of the IWC spend
| 2010 Excellence Awards | £176 | Unspecified Costs | |
| Accolades awards | £1,582 | Ticket £600; Hotel £982 | |
| Award Ceremony | £100 | Unspecified Costs | |
| Award Ceremony | £100 | Unspecified Costs | |
| Great SE Care Awards | £64 | Unspecified Costs | |
| SEN Casework Awards | £2,380 | Unspecified Costs | |
| £4,402 |
If you’re so inclined, you can find the full list of all council attendance at and hosting of Award Ceremonies during financial year 2010-11
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