The money spent so far and needed to fund in future is small in comparison to the large hole in the ground in Stratford which depending on which consultant report will have needed 6-8bn to bring to operation in Summer 2012.Incidentally one report despite Freedom of Information requests has not been published.
Metropolitan police costed their Olympic measures at £600m for Olympic security recently, which is being paid for by London community charge payers precepts unless and until Home Office grant money for it.
No budget is known for the overall cost despite government being criticised for lack of transparency and the minister is the same as brought Manchester the casino which isn't now going to happen!
The lack of government finance for almost any other project funding finance has appeared to dry up with deferred bids being the order of the day.
The current large hole begins to be filled in May 2008, three months ahead of schedule.
Jodrell bank is regional centre of excellence, a unique national asset and listed building all combined in a part of our scientific tradition and future. It's problem is it isn't in the South East and doesn't have political recognition as prestigious short lived event!
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