- Conference
- 2006 Local Government Service Group Conference
- Date
- 23 February 2006
- Decision
- Carried
Conference understands that a White Paper on local government restructuring will be published in the autumn 2006 for legislation to be implemented by 2008.
Conference believes that services in districts and counties in those areas affected will be subject to major disruption with severe cost implications and consequential impact on staff. Public statements so far indicate that government is seeking to reduce expenditure in local service provision by slimming down current working arrangements.
Conference is aware of the disruptions previously suffered in the restructuring of 1995/96 and the consequences on public service provision.
Conference calls upon the National Local Government Service Group Executive to:
1)Pay regard to the current activity by central government to achieve local government restructuring in areas where county and district councils operate a two-tier system, to a single unitary system
2)Engage with government to oppose such unnecessary changes
3)Consult through UNISON structures at local and regional level with county and district councils and branches on any implication on the range of services they provide
4)Involve all branches in the areas affected in the preparation of relevant responses