The media attention in the run up to election day is clearly on the voting system is referendum. Their attention might turn to the council elections when the results came in on Friday. All across the country a new set of councillors will be faced with trying to deliver some 'challenging' budgets. Nobody want to lose control of a town hall, but if there was an election to lose this would be one of them.
Across the country Labour authorities have tended to be more upfront to date on redundancies and closures of services, as they have felt happier to blame the coalition. In Sheffield, where it is a Lib Dem cocunil (albeit without a majority) and they have claimed minimal closures and all voluntary redundancies. Their budget has savings in it that allow them to do it, but if Labour gain control this week will they see the necessary 'efficincies' as realisitc or not? Could they end up being forced to implement the cuts that the coalition's localism agenda devolves to them?
We have a particular interest in how the relationship with the third sector and council will be changed by the results. Will the councils further reduce grants and move more towards more contracting with charities and the voluntary sector and if they do, which are organisations are really ready for it?
We are working on our support package for third sector organisations who want to be ready. Contact sophy@cadenceworks.co.uk to find out more.
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