A Liverpool Council cabinet member has hit back at criticism over the city’s spending on award ceremonies.
It was revealed this morning how in the last 12 months, the local authority had used almost £6,000 in taxpayer funds to provide travel and accommodation for councillors and staff to attend award ceremonies. Among them was last September’s National Pest Awards, in which Liverpool Council was named best local authority of the year.
The decision to spend the money was questioned by the opposition Liberal Democrats amid the city confirming it would no longer be able to financially support the Epstein theatre, which faces closure next week. Now, Cllr Harry Doyle, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and culture, branded the criticism as “cheap shots” that harm staff.
