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BCC denies ZRP free use of a car park
04 Nov 2015 at 14:34hrs | Views
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo has been denied free use of Bulawayo city hall car park to launch its 'prestigious' service charter tomorrow (Thursday).
Council charges a nominal hire charge of $500 per-day.
However, police wanted free use of the facility, which was rejected.
"Kindly be advised that we refer to the above subject matter the Client Service Charter Launch 2015".
'The prestigious Police event is to be launched on the 5th of November 2015. Our intended route is to begin at Ross Camp and proceed through the City Centre along L. Takawira and culminating I the car park of the Large City Hall.
"In this regard we humbly wish to appeal to the Civic Fathers and the Town Clerks' office for permission to utilise the car park for free starting from 0800hrs to 1400hrs on the date mentioned above' wrote the police provincial community relations office on October 16 in a letter contained in the latest BCC monthly report.
ZRP said they expected about 300 guests.
However, council did not hesitate to turn down the 'humbly' request due to financial constrains' instead the organisation be offered a 50% rebate on the relevant charges for this facility".
Council charges a nominal hire charge of $500 per-day.
However, police wanted free use of the facility, which was rejected.
"Kindly be advised that we refer to the above subject matter the Client Service Charter Launch 2015".
'The prestigious Police event is to be launched on the 5th of November 2015. Our intended route is to begin at Ross Camp and proceed through the City Centre along L. Takawira and culminating I the car park of the Large City Hall.
"In this regard we humbly wish to appeal to the Civic Fathers and the Town Clerks' office for permission to utilise the car park for free starting from 0800hrs to 1400hrs on the date mentioned above' wrote the police provincial community relations office on October 16 in a letter contained in the latest BCC monthly report.
ZRP said they expected about 300 guests.
However, council did not hesitate to turn down the 'humbly' request due to financial constrains' instead the organisation be offered a 50% rebate on the relevant charges for this facility".
Source - Byo24News
