Despite the need for financial prudence in tough economic times, Southwark Council has spent a staggering 31 million on consultants and agency staff in just ten months.
Cllr Victor Chamberlain criticized the council's exorbitant expenditure on consultants as typical wastefulness of Labour councils, calling for a shift towards frontline services and community projects.
Cllr Stephanie Cryan defended the use of consultants by stating their necessity for projects requiring specific expertise, ensuring the council maintains a focus on in-house staffing.
The Liberal Democrats asserted that a significant portion of this spending shift was due to outsourcing related to the council's new integrated technology systems, such as finance and HR.
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