Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over £5.4M EV charging contract linked to wife's employer
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over a £5.4 million electric vehicle charging contract awarded to Be.EV, a company where his wife, Marie-France "Frankie" Van Heel, serves as Chief Customer Officer and board member. The seven-year contract with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and transparency in public procurement.
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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) awarded a seven-year contract to Be.EV to operate and maintain electric vehicle charging units across the city region.
Mayor Andy Burnham is facing renewed criticism over a £5.4 million electric vehicle charging contract awarded to the firm Be.EV.
Mayor Andy Burnham faces questions over a £5.4m Be.EV contract as his wife, Frankie Van Heel, rises to Chief Customer Officer and board member.
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