rewiring public services
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Rewiring Public Services. Autumn 2013. www.local.gov.uk. Introduction. Launched in July at LGA conference after six month consultation with colleagues across the sector. So far we have launched a number of materials setting out the propositions of the campaign. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Rewiring Public Services
Autumn 2013 www.local.gov.uk
Introduction• Launched in July at LGA conference after six
month consultation with colleagues across the sector.
• So far we have launched a number of materials setting out the propositions of the campaign.
• Strong presence of campaign in media and in parliament.
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The reality of austerityThe LGA Funding Outlook 2013• £15.6bn budget gap by 2019/20
(post settlement consultation) • £2.2bn average increase in gap per year • But £2.9bn gap in 2015/16• 43% reduction in Government grants
(2010/11 - 2015/16)• Although this might be optimistic!
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The reality of austerity
The LGA Funding Outlook 2013
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Objectives• Rejuvenate democracy and give back to
people real reasons to participate in civic life and their communities.
• Transform public services so they prevent problems instead of just picking up the pieces
• Boost economic growth in a way that offers prosperity to every place.
How?• Influence the manifesto formulation process so that
whoever takes office after 2015 election adopts Rewiring propositions.
• Build a cast iron case for why Rewiring will work.• Constant conversation with LGA members about
how to make the propositions work in reality.• Range of activities promoting the work of Rewiring to
local and central government, media and voters.
Ten key demands1. Local Treasury2. Devolution and whole place budgets3. Creation of England Office4. Replacement of Barnett formula5. Local government led redistribution6. Reform of ministerial powers to intervene7. Reformed inspection: consumer champions8. Municipal bonds agency9. Funding settlement linked to life of
parliament10. Constitutionally embedded local
government
How you can get involved• Find out more at www.local.gov.uk/campaigns • Take one of our postcards • Hold a full council debate - download our
toolkit• Attend our autumn roadshows• Tell us what you think!
Further information and contacts
• For more information, go to our website at:www.local.gov.uk/campaigns
• Email: [email protected]• Phone: Laurence Meehan, Head of
Campaigns and External Communications on 020 7664 3127
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