And the Forerunner too all this ? Despite the obvious uproar that will be forthcoming from outraged opposition ! Can you in all honesty justify the extended opening of assets which aren't used/underused ? (When was the last time you had to attend magistrates/County Court ?) Or for that matter Buildings which fail to comply to standards so vociferously demanded by the previous Government (Equality = disabled access, health & safety & any number of other demands) ?
It really comes down to basic Husbandry, if it can't be afforded it should be disposed of so long as what remains is sufficient for the job in hand. Your outrage is more to do with Political allegiance than a genuine dismay that everyone can't have a court on their doorstep. (Which most of the folk wouldn't need anyway)
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