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The Tory Tubby Administration - Running Your Borough Council for the Few, not the Many

The Elstree Studios Scandal

How an important public asset was misused by Tory Leader Cllr Morris Bright

Abuse since 2012

The abuse of the studios as a public asset lasted for a number of years until it was exposed by Labour Councillors.  As early as 2012 Cllr Morris Bright, whilst Chair of the Studios, was billing them thousands of pounds for personal belongings that he sold to them.

Responses to Challenges

When challenged by the professional independent director over misuse of meeting rooms for political purposes, Cllr Bright responded: "are you taking the piss".

When challenged over spending vast sums upgrading already pricey hotel rooms in Cannes on Studio expenses Cllr Bright responded: "maybe [name redacted] likes slumming it..."

Vast Taxi Bills on the Public Purse

Vast sums were spent on Taxi travel when public transport would have been a viable option. Fares regularly approached or exceeded £100 per journey.  Some, like the £140 bill (including waiting time) to Buckingham Palace had to be repaid by Cllr Bright when exposed.

The Figures

Tens of thousands of pounds of income was forgone by the Studios as a result of this scandal.  As a public asset this is ultimately Council Tax payers money.
The Morris Bright - Elstree Studios Scandal. 


Click here to read the original story by Nathan Louis published in the Borehamwood Times (April 2019)
Click here to read the response to the second Freedom of Information Act Request including the clear positions of the Managing Director of the Studios and CEO of the Council

"on face value the sum of £36k has been foregone by the studios"

Cllr Morris Bright & The Tory Tubbies


As we approach local elections this May, this site - provided as a public service by members of the Borehamwood Labour Party and other local people will highlight the antics of the Tory Tubby administration leading Hertsmere Council. Pictured here are Councillors Tinky 'Morris Bright' Winky; Seamus 'Dipsy' Quilty; Paul 'Po' Morris and Anthony 'La La' Spencer.
“Are you taking the Piss.”
Hertsmere Tory Leader Cllr Morris Bright when challenged by staff about potential misuse of public assets.
“They are not container homes - they are modular units.”
Various Tory Councillors when describing the shipping container homes being placed in Crown Road
“Nobody is starving in this Borough.”
Cllr Anthony Spencer's view - as usage of food banks in the Borough reaches an all time high.

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We can't promise an expenses paid trip to Cannes or even a free taxi ride as prizes, but we think you'll enjoy it just the same...

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