Martin Ford 04 August 2023

Trust in councils plummets following pandemic

Trust in councils plummets following pandemic image
Image: LALAKA / Shutterstock.com.

Public approval of councils has reached record lows in key areas, according to the latest polling for the Local Government Association (LGA).

The latest satisfaction survey found residents’ trust and sense of value for money have slumped to their lowest levels since polling began in 2012, having reached record highs in the early months of the pandemic.

Asked whether their council provided value for money, 42% of respondents agreed and 24% disagreed.

To continue reading visit The MJ (£).

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Social Worker Homelessness

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
£38,976 - £52,767
Social Worker – Homelessness£40,... Wandsworth, London
Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Driver

Essex County Council
Up to £25081.00 per annum
DriverFixed Term, Part Time£25,081 per annum pro rata Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Principal Transportation and Infrastructure Planner

Essex County Council
£56537.00 - £66514.00 per annum
Principal Transportation and Infrastructure PlannerPermanent, Full Time£56,537 to £66,514 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

NETPark Property Assistant

Durham County Council
Grade 2
Durham County Council
Recuriter: Durham County Council

SENDIASS Officer

Durham County Council
£35,412 - £39,152
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen within the busy and fast paced SEND Information, Advice, Support Service (SENDIASS).   WHAT IS INVOLV Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner