Lambeth council investigating claims it rushed through approval of plans and was warned of financial repercussions whether it opposedA London council is investigating allegations it unfairly favoured a controversial plan for a garden bridge across the Thames,including a claim that the authority was warned of “obnoxious” consequences by transport authorities whether it did not back the scheme.
Two councillors from the ruling Labour group on Lambeth council said officials had “crossed the line” in rushing through the planning process for the bridge, devised by Joanna Lumley and backed by the capital’s mayor, or Boris Johnson.
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Source: theguardian.com