An update on recent developments [Council ‘whitewash over illegal deals’ in £8bn Earl’s Court scheme] on the West Ken & Gibbs Green Estate in the Standard:
A flagship Tory council is facing angry protests over the £8 billion redevelopment of Earl’s Court after deciding not to further investigate claims of wrongdoing.
Hammersmith and Fulham said no evidence had been found that councillors and housing officers illegally offered priority housing in return for residents’ support for the scheme.
However, we believe that this does not absolve the blame from Hammersmith & Fulham council.
More on the treatment of local residents at Dave Hill's London Blog
More on the treatment of local residents at Dave Hill's London Blog
A flagship Tory council has decided there's no need to look deeper into claims of wrong doing made against it. But does the report it commissioned into the matter suggest otherwise?