South Holland District Council offices.

Council cleaners run up big summer water bill

The cost of summer has hit new heights in terms of water and South Holland District Council saw a £15,000 overspend as a result.

A report to the council’s Cabinet, which met on Tuesday, says that council road sweepers had increased water consumption because of the exceptional temperatures and the result was a £15,000 overspend.

A council spokesman said it had three roadsweepers which had driven the equivalent miles as going around the world.

The Environmental Services department also generated £76,000 less than forecast from its garden waste scheme.

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