Liverpool Council has defended its decision to spend thousands of pounds for staff to attend award ceremonies.
According to local authority data, seen by the ECHO, the city council has spent almost £6,000 to provide travel and accommodation for its staff and members to attend ceremonies in the last 12 months. Among the events attended include the National Pest Awards in London where the council won local authority of the year in September 2022.
Amid criticism from opposition parties, the council has defended its position, saying engaging with these events “is helpful recognition for our staff.”
