Council spent thousands of taxpayers' money on tea and biscuits

Pembrokeshire Council faces a massive budget gap amid a national cost of living crisis, with expenditures fluctuating significantly for items like staff refreshments. This financial mismanagement highlights the critical need for open data, allowing citizens to scrutinize public spending, hold officials accountable, and demand transparency in local governance during times of severe economic strain.

Source: westerntelegraph.co.uk
Published on 2025-01-30