Rutland County Council v Oakham Town Council £15,000 loss down the loo?
Some time ago I published details about the fiasco relating to the new Oakham public toilets.
Oakham Town Council approved a £40,000 spend, even though no contract had been drawn up between themselves and Rutland County Council, the amount was based on a estimate given some time before work began. The members can not be blamed, they can only act upon information put before them by the Clerk.
When building work was completed Rutland County Council billed, Oakham Town Council £55,000.
Since this bill arrived the Town Clerk has tried to sort out the mess he created, I say he because who with any competence get involved in such a large project and does not draw up contracts!
The Clerk reported at a recent meeting the member of staff at Rutland County Council was not currently working at the council and this was causing a delay.
It appears Rutland County Council have now written of £15,000 The Town Council are now in receipt of a credit note.
A lucky escape for the Town Clerk? It would be interesting to know how Rutland County Council are explaining the loss?
