More than three-quarters of councils surveyed thought Alistair Darlings Budget was bad for local government.
Our survey shows that 60% of District Councils think that efficiency savings are not possible; 78% of respondents think that the Budget was bad for local government; and Only 35% think that statutory city regions are a good idea.
An influential panel of MPs has slammed local government, labelling the sector timid and criticising the Local Government Association for not being pro-active enough.
78% of Councils thought the Budget was bad for local government, according to a survey carried
out by Localis, the local government and localist think-tank.
Councils not included in the government’s ‘Total Place’ initiative are moving ahead with their own plans to assess the potential benefits of cross-public sector collaboration.
Kent County Council has been advised by the CIPFA that it is likely to get over 90% of its total deposits in Icelandic banks returned.
Vale of Glamorgan council issued an unreserved apology to the family for “a serious error of judgment”
Our latest Policy Platform, on making language more accesible is assessed
Cash-starved councils should not be deterred from raising charges and fees during the recession, the Audit Commission has said.
Low morale, redundancy fears and staffing shortages figure prominently in a survey of local government staff published by Unison