Wednesday, 23 May 2012

CLG spent thousands on public art and catering

13 August 2010 | By Rhiannon Bury

The Homes and Communities Agency splashed out £85,000 on art while the Tenant Services Authority spent £860 on flowers and £47,000 on a ‘business psychologist’ last year.

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