https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/consultants/Recent content in consultants on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 16 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dudley-housing-chiefs-defend-nearly-1-million-spend-on-consultants-to-ensure-safety-compliance/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dudley-housing-chiefs-defend-nearly-1-million-spend-on-consultants-to-ensure-safety-compliance/Dudley Council’s housing department has come under scrutiny for spending close to £1 million on external consultants, but council leaders maintain the investment was essential to guarantee housing safety standards. During the Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee meeting on July 14, councillors discussed the appointment of specialist consultants following regulatory notices concerning breaches in housing legislation. The total fee paid to consultants is £805,000 plus VAT. Cllr Daniel Bevan, Dudley cabinet member for development and regulation, defended the expenditure, stating, “This was not consultancy for convenience.