Telford council's £8,000 credit card bill
Almost £8,000 was spent using credit cards in 12 months by Telford & Wrekin Council, it was revealed today.
Almost £8,000 was spent using credit cards in 12 months by Telford & Wrekin Council, it was revealed today.
The authority said it was following government advice in releasing the 2010/2011 figures.
Ex-leader of the council Andrew Eade spent £226.10 carrying out council duties while chief executive Victor Brownlees spent £1,322.94, mainly at conferences.
Another unnamed director spent £6,421.34, which included £5,578 on equipment for Telford ice-rink.
The cards caused a storm of controversy nationally last week when it was revealed some authorities used them to pay for top hotel rooms, first class flights and Gucci handbags.
Councillor Bill McClements, cabinet member for resources and service delivery, said he would now launch an internal investigation into credit card use for the last four years.
However a spokeswoman for Shropshire Council said a Freedom of Information request would have to be made before the authority would release any details.
Mr McClements said: "We want to make sure that the cards used by high ranking officials have been used appropriately."