Political Row Over Farnham Museum Repair Bill
A political dispute has arisen over the increasing cost of repairing the historic Willmer House, home to the Museum of Farnham.
The Liberal Democrat-led Waverley Borough Council Executive is seeking an additional £610,248 for emergency repairs to the Grade I listed building's decayed roof timbers.
- The Liberal Democrats claim that the problems stem from years of "grotesque underspend" on building maintenance under the previous Conservative-led council.
- Waverley Conservatives accuse the administration of losing control of spending on key council projects.
"The costs for Wilmer House have rocketed even further, bringing the total taxpayer contribution to an astonishing £1,405,690 – and counting. Residents are rightly asking how such poor oversight has been allowed to continue." - Farnham Conservative Cllr Carole Cockburn
Author's summary: Dispute over Farnham Museum repair costs.