Cash Strapped Councils
A regular reader has passed on some news - about the festive frolics planned by some of Scotland's 'cash-strapped' councils.
Apparently, Renfrewshire Council - which announced 500 job losses recently - is paying X-Factor loser Olly Murs £15,000 to switch on the Christmas lights.
Now I don't even know who Olly Murs is - but he is performing for 30 minutes before the big switch-on in Paisley.
So that's about £30,000 an hour - not bad work if you can get it - but why go to such ridiculous and costly expense?
South Lanarkshire are planning to spend £45,000 on six switch- on events - and North Lanarkshire - not to be outdone - is spending £50,000 on seven events.
No details are reported on what £95,000 will buy for the good citizens of Lanarkshire - but if anyone does know, drop me a note.
East Renfrewshire Council is not spending a penny on Christmas light ceremonies - maybe someone's volunteered to do it for free - overcome with Christmas spirit and good cheer.
Now I'm no party pooper - but I know which council would get my vote.
Apparently, Renfrewshire Council - which announced 500 job losses recently - is paying X-Factor loser Olly Murs £15,000 to switch on the Christmas lights.
Now I don't even know who Olly Murs is - but he is performing for 30 minutes before the big switch-on in Paisley.
So that's about £30,000 an hour - not bad work if you can get it - but why go to such ridiculous and costly expense?
South Lanarkshire are planning to spend £45,000 on six switch- on events - and North Lanarkshire - not to be outdone - is spending £50,000 on seven events.
No details are reported on what £95,000 will buy for the good citizens of Lanarkshire - but if anyone does know, drop me a note.
East Renfrewshire Council is not spending a penny on Christmas light ceremonies - maybe someone's volunteered to do it for free - overcome with Christmas spirit and good cheer.
Now I'm no party pooper - but I know which council would get my vote.
