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.’
Protecting the public realm without shutting it down
As Martyn's Law approaches, this free special report from LocalGov and Hill & Smith sets out how councils can protect public spaces without shutting them down.
