Local Opportunity, National Benefit
The Bruce-Lockhart Lecture 2012
Author: Lord Michael Howard of Lympne CH QC |
Local Opportunity, National Benefit
The Bruce-Lockhart Lecture 2012
Delivering the Bruce-Lockhart Lecture 2012, Lord (Michael) Howard called upon council leaders to take the opportunity to drive new economic growth and innovation.
In a wide-ranging speech reconciling the national need for growth and continued public sector austerity with the increased freedoms given to local councils, Lord Howard said:
“I believe there is a perfect storm: an economy needing a significant boost; reduced funding for many public services accelerating the need for change; and new reforms from Government which cry out for local leadership if they are to deliver.
“The national economic situation undoubtedly provides a challenging backdrop. But it also presents an opportunity for local government. Fortune, I hope, will favour the brave.”