At least in this case the money is moving from the council back to the central government. If you think making this point is useless, consider these two council

At least in this case the money is moving from the council back to the central government. If you think making this point is useless, consider these two councils: "In one case, Islington Council not only issued a parking ticket to itself, but then pursued itself at the Parking Adjudicator and then asked for costs against itself. " http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/money/consumer_affairs/article7033563.ece http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/money/consumer_affairs/arti... And "SOLICITORS working for Aberdeen City Council have been told the authority will be able to go ahead with legal action against itself over the closure of a city homeless hostel." http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1577294 http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1577294