article_snippet: But thousands of pounds were spent on fast food, iTunes and shopping trips abroad last year.
article_snippet: Overall, £680,000 was spent by council workers, with more than £4,200 on eating out, £9,664 for hotels at home and abroad, £37,894.11 online at Amazon and £686 on iTunes downloads.
article_snippet: A council spokesman said £32,400 spent in Asda paid for groceries to support people in respite care, and £10,000 spent in Ikea was to support tenants in high-needs accommodation.
article_snippet: £32,400 spent in Asda failed to provide a proper explanation for £32,400 spent in Asda170 spent on a pair of designer UGG boots, £100 in a Ralph Lauren store in Barcelona and £44 in a tattoo parlour.
highlights_snippet: This figure included £170 on a pair of Ugg boots and £44 in a tattoo parlour .
  
highlights_snippet: Total of £37,894  spent online at Amazon and £686 on iTunes downloads .
  