We are prudently managing the finances while filling potholes and re-opening libraries.
They push dishonest figures on homelessness and council funding – but the belief of Labour councillors in their own civic virtue remains constant.
A unitary council has meant huge savings – but we also work in partnership with the rest of the public sector.
The next challenge is relocation.
In library systems around the world, physical books are disappearing in their millions to be replaced by e-books.
Spending on libraries has fallen by £2 million but the number of visits is up.
It’s as if those who rule us can’t bear to hear their own thoughts
The public sector isn’t doomed to technological failure, but cultural hang-ups must be overcome
Budgets remain hugely bloated
Labour has made little secret of their hope that UKIP will do their work for them
Frozen council tax, more library provision, action on floods, new investment – and a City Deal delivering across both banks of the Humber.
Volunteers have allowed libraries to increase opening hours and provide a service at more convenient times.
Cllr John Hart, the Leader of Devon County Council, says libraries can be used to help enterprises and communities flourish There is a lot talked about localism, but in Devon – the third largest local authority by area in the country – we’re trying to put it into practice. We are a very diverse county […]
Tim Grier, the Managing Director of John Laing Integrated Services, gave an interesting talk at the recent Conservative Way Forward Local Government conference. In 2008 the then Conservative-led Hounslow Council awarded his firm a ground breaking 15 year contract to manage Libraries – alongside a 10 year contract to run parks, heritage buildings and allotments. […]
They are using them as a tool for their campaign about public finances.