Recently, whispers have emerged surrounding the allocation of public consultation funds. While local councils claim to value the voice of their constituents, their expenditure tells a different tale. A staggering sum, meant for extensive public surveys and outreach, seems to have been funneled into projects shrouded in mystery. As the community awaits a comprehensive report, one can’t help but wonder: where have our voices—and our funds—truly gone?
Unmasking Bureaucratic Secrecy: The Disappearing Public Consultation Funds