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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Olivia Andrews, Local Democracy Reporter

Resignation of under-fire councillor who moved to Egypt could cost taxpayers £40k

Neil McLennan in a Maserati showroom in Cairo (Image: Facebook)

IF AN under-fire Moray councillor decided to resign in the next three weeks, it would cost the taxpayer up to £40,000.

Buckie councillor Neil McLennan made headlines when he moved to Cairo, Egypt, but vowed to continue representing his Buckie ward – which is 2500 miles away.

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