Council spending for all to see

RESIDENTS can now read all about the Council’s annual spending plans after the budget book was published for the first time.

It is available in all public buildings and libraries, and also online at www.oldham.gov.uk/budget_book_2009-10.pdf

It shows how the council intends to manage its spending and priorities for the next three financial years.

Councillor Lynne Thompson, cabinet member for finance and resources, said: “This document is a transparent, complete, comprehensive and accurate budget covering all council departments and services that will give all managers a clear three-year forecast of what they can spend.”