Financial Irregularities

East Kent hospitals trust reported to NHS Financial Regulator for “Financial Irregularities”

September 14, 2023 // 0 Comments

East Kent Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust has been reported to the NHS Financial Regulator by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority regarding substantial “financial [...]

Educating a Folkestone & Hythe Tory Cllr

July 22, 2023 // 2 Comments

He is one the new kids on the block. Elected in May 2023, with 618 votes, Cllr Alan Martin (Con) (pictured) represents Walland And Denge Marsh Ward and sits on the Audit [...]

More financial irregularities?

July 16, 2023 // 6 Comments

Recently we asked the question about the contract issued to Jenner (Contractors) Ltd by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, regarding Ross House. Ross House: Is this [...]

Council begin to firm up FOLCA plan, but contract issues with building abound.

June 29, 2023 // 11 Comments

The former Debenhams building which has been been renamed as the FOLCA building, was up for discussion at the Overview & Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday 27 June, 2023. [...]

Brown envelopes, theft, fraud and our Council

June 28, 2023 // 1 Comment

It’s a story which is nine years old and never been told before. But before we tell that story, one needs some background. But before we begin, what one must remember [...]

Cllrs receive one and a quarter million in allowances and expenses in last four years.

June 9, 2023 // 1 Comment

Folkestone & Hythe District Council has thirty councillors. As councilors they receive an allowance – plus expenses. They do not receive a wage. All payments made [...]

Part 42: More financial and contract irregularities

June 8, 2023 // 2 Comments

Just three days ago, Folkestone & Hythe District Council were celebrating the fact that last year they had begun making the district’s social housing stock more energy [...]

More financial and contract irregularities at Folkestone & Hythe District Council

June 3, 2023 // 2 Comments

No matter how many times we write about financial and contract irregularities, Folkestone & Hythe District Council never seem to learn. As you may or many not know, the [...]

In last 3 years Council spends £24.6m than it received in income

April 22, 2023 // 3 Comments

Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s accounts show they paid out £24,6m than they received in income over the last three years. Given what we know about missing [...]

Double helping of cock ups at last night’s full council

March 29, 2023 // 2 Comments

So it was a cock up, another one, but not the only one on last night’s agenda at the final full Council, before the elections on 4 May 2023. Cllr Keen (Lab) asked her [...]

Unaddressed systemic issues are holding back Council’s development

March 21, 2023 // 5 Comments

This is a guest post I am a Folkestone & Hythe District Council Officer. What is written here is a distallation of my own and other colleagues opinions. All opinion [...]

Council look to sell Princes Parade to Property Developer & possibly Otterpool Park as well

February 16, 2023 // 6 Comments

“Do what ever it takes to make it stack up” Cllr Martin was of Course refering to Princes Parade at the Overview & Scrutiny Committee on Valentines Day. He [...]

Council Tax set to rise by £103, with New Romney leading the way.

February 15, 2023 // 4 Comments

Once again New Romney, Hawkinge and Folkestone take the medal positions for the highest Council Tax rates across the district, using the band D average. It’s inevitable [...]

You’re my Mate

February 13, 2023 // 4 Comments

“You’re my mate and I will stand by you” sang Right Said Fred, on their single released on the 6 August 2001, and no doubt Folkestone & Hythe District [...]

Council’s accounts “are nothing short of a dog’s breakfast”

January 27, 2023 // 1 Comment

“They are nothing short of a dog’s breakfast” says Chris a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), “and [...]

Princes Parade: A hat trick of contract irregularities

January 23, 2023 // 8 Comments

One has to hand it to Folkestone & Hythe District Council. They have single handedly awarded three contracts to companies who were working on Princes Parade, six months [...]

Council’s Chief Finance Officer is leaving the building

January 14, 2023 // 4 Comments

Charlotte Spendley the Chief Finance Officer (s151 Officer) at Folkestone & Hythe District Council is leaving the building sometime in the near future. Did she jump, or [...]

Some things never change, that’s just the way it is

January 4, 2023 // 5 Comments

As we begin the new year, it seems old habits die hard. Folkestone & Hythe District Council have awarded five contracts to Brighter Homes, based in Folkestone, according [...]

Review of 2022: Trial dates, Prison Sentences, Financial Irregualrities and Damp & Mould

December 31, 2022 // 5 Comments

It’s been a tumultuous year by anyone’s standards. A war in Europe, a cost of living crisis, the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; Liz Truss lasting just [...]

Bruising reports remind Council’s Statutory Officers of contract & financial irregularities as a major issue as council face £18.5m deficit

December 8, 2022 // 3 Comments

They are without doubt, three remarkable, wise women. Each is able, each is a professional, and each is full of “intent, a clear intent” to instill compliance of [...]

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