Richmond Council would no doubt wish to brush this bit of waste under the carpet.

But the sad fact is that it has made the Council a laughing stock. When matters reach national news outlets, you should know you have fouled up – no pun intended. And you should know you need to do more than hide away a half apology.

See also https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/richmond-s-lib-dem-council-is-a-shambles-tipping-coffee-away-is-the-least-of-our-problems/ar-AA1P3Muc