Total Place in Leicester

Author: BBC - Today Programme   |  

Today Programme 18th September

0734

How can the quality of public services be maintained or improved at a time when government is looking to reduce spending? Today presenter Justin Webb visits Leicester, where the Total Place pilot scheme is giving local authorities the chance to take over the delivery of services.

The audio also features, Cllr David Parsons, Leader of Leicestershire County Council.

Click here to go to BBC Today Programme, and scroll down to 0734 to listen to 6 mins 35 seconds audio on this topic.