A few years back it was uncovered that our Labour-run council had sold off a stately home with acres of land for just £241,000 despite some estimates putting the value at £2.4m! Well its back in the news today: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/12966486.Sale_of_historic_hall_set_to_collapse_amid_bitter_legal_dispute/?ref=mr&lp=1 Always worth a reminder of how our council wastes money.