24 October - Lie after Lie after Lie
While working my way through old blogs, fixing various problems, I
find myself astounded by the constant lying by Bexley Council. Some are too
complex to be easily explained now. Refusing FOI requests, lying when
challenged, Information Commissioner telling Bexley they must give an honest
answer and then telling the ICO the same lie resulting in the Commissioner
issuing ‘a Decision Notice’.
They lied about parking charges too.
However
here’s one much easier to understand. In 2012 Bexley froze its Council Tax rate
and proudly proclaimed that it had the second lowest Council Tax rate. Alongside
is how the News Shopper reported the Council’s Press Release.
At the same time Newham and Bromley Councils put out their own publicity material. They claimed first and second positions on the Council Tax league table.
What was the truth of the matter?
Well Newham was indeed the
lowest taxing borough in Outer London and still is. Bromley was second,
exactly as claimed but has now sunk to fourth place.
Lying Bexley was in 12th position and
since sunk to 13th on the list.
Bexley is a lying high taxing Council.
With apologies for the 2012 era images not being to current standards,