Introducing Spaff: The Spectator Project Against Frivolous Funding
A TaxPayers' Alliance investigation has revealed that councils spent £1.7 million planning and promoting 624 events that were cancelled between 2020 and 23.
Speaking to the Spectator, which published these findings, our investigations campaign manager, Joanna Marchong said:
“Taxpayers will be shocked by the sheer cost of these failed council endeavours.
“Council tax had increased across the UK, and whilst hard-pressed Brits are struggling to make ends meet, councils are trying and failing to put on frivolous events costing thousands of pounds.
“Whilst some cancellations may be unavoidable, it is important that events scheduled are worthwhile and expenses are able to be reused or recouped to keep costs down. "
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