Our Executive Director Nigel Wilcock responds to the #SpendingReview: “There are no surprises in what the Chancellor has had to say, but like the household that avoids opening credit card statements, nobody wants to stare at the hard reality...." #economicdevelopment (1/4) 
"Nevertheless, the funding review is disappointing in one regard irrespective of the financial black hole. The time has come for a different and radical compact between central and local government...(2/4)
"Small scale bailout funds for local government are too small to make a difference – but also completely miss the point. Covid has shown that local government is essential in delivering services for communities...(3/4)
"And we need a blank sheet of paper approach in devising the funding mechanisms and terms of reference between our capable local councils and a Whitehall that has long been fearful of losing its control.” (4/4)
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