Greenwich Council’s deputy leader Peter Brooks came out fighting when quizzed about Blackheath fireworks last night – claiming he was only given two days by Lewisham Council to make a decision on funding the event, and that the £37,000 saved by cutting cash from the display would save “a job and a bit”. Lewisham is […]
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Greenwich Council cut fireworks cash, but kept mayor’s bash
As Lewisham Council confirms it has raised £10,000 towards the cost of next month’s Blackheath fireworks following Greenwich Council’s withdrawal, some of the sums involved have been confirmed. Last year’s fireworks cost £104,000, Lewisham says. It and Greenwich stumped up £37,000 each, with outside sponsorship covering the remaining £30,000. So, by withdrawing support from 2010’s […]
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