Minister Targets Councils Over 'Facility Time' Spending
Esther McVey, a Minister, plans to name and shame public bodies spending millions in taxpayers' money to pay staff for union duties. She will write to the 21 worst council offenders demanding a cut in their spending on what is known as "facility time".
Birmingham City Council Leads in Spending
Bankrupt Labour-run Birmingham City Council spent a staggering £1.8 million on facility time in 2022-2023, with 42 full-time union representatives on the payroll. This comes as the council raises council tax bills by 21% over the next two years.
Minister Calls for Redirecting Resources
Minister McVey aims to target councils spending 0.2% or more of total pay bill costs on trade union time and redirect resources to frontline services. She emphasizes the need to save money, keep taxes down, and protect essential services for residents.
Government to Release Official Figures
Next week, the Government will publish official figures revealing the amount spent by every public body on union handouts, highlighting the ongoing issue of taxpayer funding for trade union activities.
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