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Glasgow Lord Provost Eva Bolander to resign after expenses row Glasgow Lord Provost Eva Bolander resigns after expenses row
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The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Eva Bolander, is to resign after a controversy over her expenses. The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Eva Bolander, has said it is in the city's "best interests" for her to resign after a controversy over her expenses.
Ms Bolander faced criticism after claiming £8,000 worth of items, including 23 pairs of shoes.Ms Bolander faced criticism after claiming £8,000 worth of items, including 23 pairs of shoes.
At a meeting of SNP councillors on Wednesday afternoon she said she had made an error of judgement, although the spending was within the rules. In a speech delivered to the City Chambers, Ms Bolander said that while her spending was "within the rules", she "apologised unreservedly".
She said her resignation would be effective immediately.
Ms Bolander had faced calls for her resignation after details of the expenses emerged earlier this month.Ms Bolander had faced calls for her resignation after details of the expenses emerged earlier this month.
She has previously apologised and committed to repay some of the money. She told councillors on Thursday: "I am grateful for having been given the opportunity to represent Glasgow and all its communities and people.
"But it is with the city's best interest at heart that I am resigning with effect from after this statement."
Ms Bolander thanked civic staff and colleagues who had "always done their utmost to ensure that I could perform my duties."
She added: "Glasgow is a fantastic city, a city emerging on a global scale and I am proud to have played a small part in that.
"I will continue to represent my constituents for the best for them and to work for the best for Glasgow and for the best for Scotland."
Expensive items
When details of her expense claims first emerged, Ms Bolanderpreviously apologised and committed to repay some of the money.
Her expenses were obtained by the Daily Record under a Freedom of Information request. The claims were made between May 2017 and August this year.Her expenses were obtained by the Daily Record under a Freedom of Information request. The claims were made between May 2017 and August this year.
The paper reported Ms Bolander spent £1,150 on shoes, including a single order for two pairs from company Sole Bliss, which cost £308.The paper reported Ms Bolander spent £1,150 on shoes, including a single order for two pairs from company Sole Bliss, which cost £308.
Public profile
The Lord Provost's expenses also included £389 for Harris Tweed fabric, about £992 for 14 dresses and £435 for seven blazers.The Lord Provost's expenses also included £389 for Harris Tweed fabric, about £992 for 14 dresses and £435 for seven blazers.
Ms Bolander - who earns £39,310 - had her nails done 20 times and claimed for 10 hair appointments totalling £751. Ms Bolander - who earned £39,310 as provost- had her nails done 20 times and claimed for 10 hair appointments totalling £751.
The most expensive items were a pair of £358 spectacles and £200 hat from milliner William Chambers.The most expensive items were a pair of £358 spectacles and £200 hat from milliner William Chambers.
The council previously issued a statement which recognised that the Lord Provost was required "to represent their city at hundreds of events", which often incurred extra expenses.The council previously issued a statement which recognised that the Lord Provost was required "to represent their city at hundreds of events", which often incurred extra expenses.
It explained that for this reason, each council was allocated a civic allowance by the Scottish government.It explained that for this reason, each council was allocated a civic allowance by the Scottish government.
The civic allowance, which was introduced by the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee, replaced the clothing allowance and reflects a councillor's public profile.The civic allowance, which was introduced by the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee, replaced the clothing allowance and reflects a councillor's public profile.