Revealed: First West Northants Council meeting costs more than £8k

Meeting is being held at Franklins Gardens on Thursday night

By Natalie Bloomer

Franklins Gardens in Northampton

The first face-to-face meeting of West Northamptonshire Council, which is being held at the home of Northampton Saints on Thursday, is costing £8,360.

Government rules mean that councils are no longer permitted to hold virtual meetings and will instead meet in-person while being socially distanced. A fail…