Jess Studdert

With a new government committed to improving public services, how will local government benefit? So far their policies remain unclear, but Rachel Reeves’ autumn statement has given us some indication of their thinking.

• How will this impact frontline service delivery?
• Will we see the trend away from traditional outsourcing continue?
• Is devolution and greater autonomy the answer?
• Can we expect to see longer-term funding settlements?
• Are we entering a new age of austerity?