Simply moving money around Government is not the way to solve the crisis in care funding, according to the Local Government Information unit, which is advising an inquiry into long-term care and the well- being of older people. The inquiry is being conducted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Local Government and is made up of MPs and Peers with an interest in local government.
Countryside campaigners want central government, local councils and other enforcement bodies to make a concerted effort to clean up litter and fly-tipping.
The Campaign for the Protection of Rural England says the problems are most acute in rural areas,where litter and illegally dumped rubbish often remain unmoved longer than in towns and cities.
Public expectations about how taxpayers’ money is spent are increasing and there is a growing concern about whether value for money in all areas of government is achieved consistently. The recent Whitehall Capability Reviews and the external assessments made of local government, health and the police have all shown significant opportunities for organisational improvement.
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