BACKING FOR LOCAL DECISION MAKING ON WASTE COLLECTIONS

Decisions over the future of local rubbish collections should be left to local councils according to the sustainability centre run by the Local Government Information Unit. The Government has outlined proposals to move to fortnightly collection to encourage households cut the amount of waste they produce.

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WALES LEADS WAY WITH NEW OLDER PEOPLE’S COMMISSIONER

Wales is leading the way in ensuring the public sector can provide the best possible services to an aging population with the appointment of a Commissioner for Older People. It is believed to be the first time such a post has been created anywhere in the world and comes a step nearer with the publication of advertisements for the job.

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This report from the Future Services Network sets out a challenge for central and local government to put consumer engagement at the heart of public services. The Network is an alliance founded by the National Consumer Council, third sector leaders and the Confederation of British Industry to bring consumer, voluntary sector and business organisations together to look at how future public service provision could be shaped by the people and communities that use them.A poll commissioned for the report from MORI showed that 83 per cent of respondents would like more influence in deciding how local public services are delivered, such as which doctor or hospital they use, and the priorities for local police.

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