While aiming to increase participation and improve the co-ordination of local services, the 2006 white paper also signals a rapid acceleration in the marketisation of council services and in efficiency cuts.
UNISON is campaigning to strengthen local democracy, support high quality and publicly-provided services.
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Regional web checklist Date published: |
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Regional web checklist
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Timetable for Implementation Date published: 20 February 2007 |
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New Unitary Authorities Date published: January 2007 |
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Impact on Civil Society Date published: 21 November 2006 |
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Strong and Prosperous Communities Date published: 31 October 2006 |
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This new settlement between central government, local government and
citizens aims to
put in place the incentives and opportunities for local government and its
partners to
improve radically the services we receive and the places where we live. We
want to make it
easier for local government to focus on improvement and respond to rapidly
changing
circumstances. Councils must demonstrate that they can deliver better and
more efficient
services. They must also show that they are ready to make a fundamental
change in
attitudes and culture, engaging with citizens and working with their
partners in new ways.
