The York Council has spent over £36,000 on providing “information screens” around its new West Office HQ.
Defending the decision the Council said,
“The information screens are being installed across the building to meet different needs.
Within the customer services areas they will allow us to present information in more accessible formats such as video supported with sign language.
The installation of screens in the staff areas is part of a wider internal communications initiative to ensure that all staff receive up to date information on key service changes and priorities.
The screens also show service performance information. This is routine provision in most Councils”.
The Council had been criticised for not ensuring that the work was undertaken by a York company.