During this period of austerity, the Government has shown little appetite for radical ideas that seek to adapt and enable local authorities to survive increasing pressures.
So, within the parameters, the Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Local Government Association asked the Commission to recommend pragmatic solutions, that would not increase government spending but which would allow financial sustainability for public services.
In this context, we are pleased that proposals have established a clear direction of travel that the Government should have the capacity to implement.
