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Rewiring Public Services

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.

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Rewiring Public Services

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  1. Rewiring Public Services Date Autumn 2013 www.local.gov.uk

  2. 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. www.local.gov.uk

  3. The reality of austerity The 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! www.local.gov.uk

  4. The reality of austerity The LGA Funding Outlook 2013 www.local.gov.uk

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Ten key demands • Local Treasury • Devolution and whole place budgets • Creation of England Office • Replacement of Barnett formula • Local government led redistribution • Reform of ministerial powers to intervene • Reformed inspection: consumer champions • Municipal bonds agency • Funding settlement linked to life of parliament • Constitutionally embedded local government

  8. 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!

  9. Further information and contacts • For more information, go to our website at: www.local.gov.uk/campaigns • Email: marketing.team@local.gov.uk • Phone: Laurence Meehan, Head of Campaigns and External Communications on 020 7664 3127 www.local.gov.uk

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