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John Sinnott: Local government is part of broken public sector

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By John Sinnott
| Local Government Chronicle Verified
As he approaches retirement after 31 years in post, the chief executive of Leicestershire CC outlines three reflections on the sector and what may come next. I took up post during the 1990s version of local government reorganisation, intended to abolish the remaining two-tier structures. It was characterised by three secretaries of state for the sponsoring department, each with contrary views on how to proceed.
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John Sinnott: It is the right time to simplify structures

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By John Sinnott
| Local Government Chronicle Verified
The case for reorganisation is hard to argue against, but it risks being a lost opportunity if the government’s reform package is not attractive, writes the chief executive of Leicestershire CC. No-one should be too surprised but the Autumn Budget has confirmed that local government reorganisation is happening, with a probable focus on ending the remaining two-tier structures and on smaller unitary authorities.
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John Sinnott: Ministers should consider joined-up government at a local level

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By John Sinnott
| Local Government Chronicle Verified
The new government should revisit lessons from the previous Labour administration's Total Place pilots, writes the chief executive of Leicestershire CC. Comparisons between the circumstances and outcomes of the 1997 and 2024 general elections are understandable. Whilst commentators look at personalities, politics and societal impacts, those of us who were around in 1997 can add a local government perspective. Recollections may offer some food for thought for the present.
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