Scots council spent £27k on lamp posts you can talk to about climate change

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A city council spent nearly £30,000 on a scheme where people can talk to lamp posts about climate change. The local authority in Dundee used UK Government funding to set up the Hello Lamp Post platform led by Councillor Nadia El-Nakla – wife of First Minister Humza Yousaf.

Locals scan a QR code attached to lamp-posts, fences and bus stops and then record their views.The council, which is facing a £12million cash shortfall, said the scheme is used by many local authorities to promote “climate literacy” and offer other support services.

But the splurge has been criticised by locals and politicians who claim it is a waste of cash.Scottish Conservative MSP Maurice Golden said: “This well-meaning initiative will strike most people as odd when core local services are being decimated.”Dundee City Council confirmed the set-up costs were £27,380.

Climate convener Heather Anderson and her deputy El-Nakla, both SNP councillors, promoted the scheme last month.Dundee City Council said: “Hello Lamp Post is used to make people aware of support services.”Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.