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Keeping Future Choices Open
Norse CEO Justin Galliford argues that partnership LATCos can give emerging unitary councils a practical route to protect services, unlock early savings and keep their long-term transformation choices open. For the new unitary councils now forming shadow authorities, the immediate priority is clear: to be safe and legal on vesting day. That is no small task. Leaders must bring together former authorities, align workforces, oversee democratic transition and maintain essential services, all while continuing to meet rising public expectations. Yet LGR will ultimately be judged not only on whether councils make it through day one, but on whether they use [...]
