Mayor's Chauffeur Bill Sparks Debate

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward’s chauffeur bill has sparked controversy after revealing £17,733 spent on driver services over 13 months — with costs surging in the final two months. Critics question the necessity, especially amid rising living costs and her public role in promoting public transport. The council defends the spending as essential for operational efficiency, safety, and productivity, noting she uses public transport and her own car when appropriate — and that all expenses are reviewed for value and transparency. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97e80c815192f712