New report shines a spotlight on every day council services

Today the County Councils Network (CCN) releases its latest County Spotlight report, which focuses on some of the vital yet unsung services county and unitary councils deliver to their 26million residents.

The publication focus on ‘every day’ services – and shines a spotlight on some of the 800 different services that have real and tangible impacts on people’s day-to-day lives.

It is an expanded edition of the County Spotlight, and features 26 case studies from the CCN’s member authorities.

Download the report here.

The report focuses on varied and vital services across four broad themes:

• Improving recycling, reducing waste and collecting bins
• Keeping county residents moving
• Parks, streetlights, and keeping counties tidy
• Supporting the next generation of learners

Cllr Tim Oliver, Chairman of the County Councils Network, said:

“Of course, we know that council budgets are increasingly becoming squeezed with local authorities are having to spend a larger percentage on the services where they have a statutory duty to deliver. But despite these pressures there is a great deal of work going into improving vital everyday services.

“It is these types of service that this County Spotlight champions, which play a vital role in your life.

“We know public spending will be tight this Parliament. The CCN will be leading the case for sustainable and long-term funding for councils, one which enables us to not only continue providing these vital services, but improve and enhance them.”