The Audit Commission has criticised Birmingham council leaders for a ‘lack of realism’ about the prospects for achieving more than £650m in savings over 10 years.
In a report on the effectiveness of the partnership, the commission says: ‘Council officers are exceeded by consultants and the scale of business transformation work is increasing.’
Potholes: Treating the illness not just the symptom
With the publication of the ALARM survey, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, David Giles, talks to LocalGov about investing in local roads.
