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Originally Posted by Toy Santa

I think it's assuming a lot to think that a Tory lead government mandated CT increase will lead to an overall increase in council funding... It will almost certainly go hand on hand with a cut in government funding to local councils. I'd say it's very, very optimistic to think that local councils will come out of this better funded.

its not purely about funding though, it about being progressively more efficient while still providing adequate services. That shouldn't be a one off event every time they are told to, it should be constantly under review as we are paying for it.

I guess that where I am lucky, being in a conservative led council, they don't tend to waste the money

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

its not purely about funding though, it about being progressively more efficient while still providing adequate services. That shouldn't be a one off event every time they are told to, it should be constantly under review as we are paying for it.

I guess that where I am lucky, being in a conservative led council, they don't tend to waste the money

I think you might find that being a conservative led council they are not bearing the brunt of the austerity cuts like some Labour led councils are. Have a look about for yourself at the disparity in cuts to councils from central govt and you'll see there is a huge gulf.

What is it you suspect Labour led councils are wasting money on?