Total Place and the future shape of public services.

Grant Thornton has co-sponsored a research project with New Local Government Network (NLGN) which is one of the most detailed studies on Total Place undertaken so far. The report's findings are wide-ranging and it highlights significant opportunities for public services, including:

• Pilots are indicating that 10% can be realistically saved from the integration of asset management across a locality.
• Vertical interests within the public sector severely undermine the interests of "place" resulting in significant duplication and waste.
• London Councils have claimed that the capital can save 15% of its budget (£11 billion a year) by adopting more innovative service delivery models

Here is a copy of the report's Executive Summary; the full report can be obtained from the NLGN.

Total Place could provide a 'once in a generation' opportunity to radically reconsider our approach to public service delivery. We are passionate about getting this right and our thinking continues to develop, so if you would like to share your insights and views on Total Place, please contact Guy Clifton on T 020 7728 2903 or email guy.clifton@gtuk.com

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