Half of English councils yet to publish spending data - BBC News

So far, 144 of the 354 local authorities have complied with the call made by the Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles six months ago, to start publishing spending data for all transactions over £500. There is no legal obligation to do so but 'serious questions' will be asked if councils do not open their books by the target date of  January 31st. Read more:-   BBC News  To see which councils have opened up their books,  click here :- OpenlyLocal