Council slammed for spending £35,000 on corgi statue in tribute to the Queen
dailyrecord.co.ukA local council has come under fire for spending £35,000 of taxpayers' money on two corgi statues in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
The stone corgis have been displayed in Walsall as part of its Arboretum's 150th anniversary celebrations.However, many locals have questioned the expenditure, suggesting the money could have been better used elsewhere, especially as the council is looking to cut £20m from its budget this year.
Residents also highlighted the recent 4.99 per cent increase in council tax and expressed confusion over the purpose of the 5ft long commemorative corgi statues.Tracey Wilkins, 55, from Blakenall, Walsall, commented: "I like them, but it's a bit controversial, isn't it? " She added: "£35,000 the council spent on these sculptures.
It could have just been better spent elsewhere." She listed issues such as potholes, fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour, and failing high streets as areas where the funds could have been more effectively utilised. READ MORE: Sarah Ferguson snubs Prince Andrew in emotional message about growing family Daniel Taylor, 32, from Ryecroft, Walsall, said: "They're nice, it looks like they did good work on them.
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