Changes in local government seen as the most radical reform for a century are proving to be less radical than Ministers expected. The demise of the committee system of decision taking and replacement by systems that separate councilors into those with an executive role and backbenchers is proving slow to deliver results.So far the only model to be put into practice is that of a cabinet with a leader. 

The Public Sector Benchmarking Service, launched recently, was claimed to be a way to avoid the waste of reinventing the wheel and a real opportunity for sharing knowledge and making things happen. It provides a comprehensive advisory service for anyone working in the Public Sector, explaining processes, finding potential partners and putting people in touch with others who have undertaken similar exercises.