What does APSE want from an incoming Government?
I could probably have written pages about what APSE wants from an incoming Government, however today someone asked me to do so in 100 words and I gave the following comment:
Whilst it is inevitable that public sector spending will be reduced over the next three to four years, APSE is calling for this to be made possible through managed transformation - not a financial Armageddon.
We would like to see a recognition of the excellent value that local government services provide to local communities and economies and, from this starting point, an acceptance that improvement and efficiencies can be achieved but will take time to deliver.
Priority areas that require urgent investment are up-skilling public sector workers to realise the huge economic opportunities that exist in meeting environmental challenges the country faces and building a new generation of council housing to meet a huge social need.
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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