Politicians in North Yorkshire have been told to “get a grip” following millions spent on “golden goodbyes” and “preposterous proposals” despite rising taxes and growing deficits in local government.
This week the Taxpayer Alliance revealed that Yorkshire’s councils spent more than £26 million on staff who received more than £100,000 of salaries, bonuses and compensation in 2022-23. Among them five people from Hambleton District Council received over £1.7 million, including £1 million of compensation. All but one of whom left the authority voluntarily ahead of its merger with North Yorkshire Council despite being assured of roles in the new body.
He said that the hotel’s regeneration was vital to the “renaissance” of the town, but refused to provide details of how much it would cost taxpayers, though it is expected to cost millions of pounds alongside potential private investors. Labour yesterday accused Mr Duncan of “back of a fag packet” maths over his announced policies which it suggested would cost anywhere between £72 and £860 million over his tenure as mayor if elected.
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