Political Row Over Farnham Museum Repair Bill
A political dispute has erupted over the rising cost of repairs to the historic Willmer House, home to the Museum of Farnham.
The Liberal Democrat-led Waverley Borough Council Executive is seeking an additional £610,248 for emergency repairs to the Grade I listed building's decayed roof timbers.
- The total taxpayer contribution has risen to £1,405,690.
- Waverley Conservatives have accused the administration of losing control of spending on key council projects.
- Liberal Democrats claim the problems stem from years of "grotesque underspend" on building maintenance under the previous Conservative-led council.
"The costs for Wilmer House have rocketed even further, bringing the total taxpayer contribution to an astonishing £1,405,690 – and counting. Residents are rightly asking how such poor oversight has been allowed to continue." - Farnham Conservative Cllr Carole Cockburn
Author's summary: Political row erupts over Farnham Museum repair costs.
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