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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/nor ... 057798.stm

I also remember reading about a council who painted a bus stop in one street... despite no buses having ever gone down said street [and the local bus companies said they had no plans to either...]


Tue May 19, 2009 10:21 pm
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closing 10 years ago
Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman wrote:
"Staff have been instructed to check orders for all outstanding works to ensure they are still required."

What, are they 10 years behind on their jobs? :?

Oh, Council... :roll:

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I can see how that is easily done, but ten years?

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Ten years is horrendously and ludicrously long.

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Given how some councils (ie Doncaster) waste money. That one seems very minor.

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