….Leader of the Labour group at the council, Ivan Henderson, said: “I am very concerned that the survey which was asked for by Neil Stock under the Small Schemes Allowance includes recommendations and observations to deal with his own flooding problems for his personal property.
“Other councillors were using their allowances for very good causes within their wards, such as pensioners’ luncheon clubs and the upkeep of football pitches. We believe the money shouldn’t be used in this way.
“It’s now time for him to explain to the public as to why he saved three years of his allowance to do this.”….
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