Local Government Market Research Insights And Findings
Local Government Market Research
Below you will find the latest local government market research insights, local government news and research findings. The most recent local government articles can be found at the top.
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Survey Shows Women Are Increasingly Affected by Government Spending Cuts
June 2014
Women are becoming increasingly affected by local council spending cuts, according to a study conducted by UNISON. Since the coalition government formed there has been an £11.3billion reduction in grants to councils between 2010/11 to 2015/16. The report… Read more...
Survey: Scotland’s Economic Performance Back to 'Pre-Recession' Levels
April 2014
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce’ survey of 260 firms suggests growth in economic activity, investment and business optimism. The survey found confidence among manufacturing, construction and tourism firms “continues to improve”… Read more...
Survey Finds Many English Councils Plan To Increase Tax
November 2013
Research published by the Local Government Choice Chronicle suggests that almost a third of all English councils plan to increase council tax in the next year despite a government cash incentive to freeze it – Conservative-run county councils are the… Read more...
Survey Finds Local Compacts are Hampered by Falling Resources
September 2013
Compact Voice’s third annual survey received 327 responses from people working across local authorities and voluntary sector organisations, covering over four fifths (85%) of the 165 local Compacts that currently exist in England. Of local Compacts,… Read more...
Survey Finds Complaints against NHS Scotland are on the Rise
September 2013
According to figures released by the Scottish Government, complainants against the NHS in Scotland rose by a tenth (13%) to 9,161 in 2012/13, up from 8,117 in 2011/2012. There has, however, been a reduction in the number of complaints about GPs and dentists.… Read more...
Survey Reveals Public Concerns Over York Council
September 2013
Results from the City of York Council’s Big York Survey, show only a quarter of the 2,700 residents who took part believe they can influence decision making in the city, while further findings suggest that three fifths (57%) do not know who their local… Read more...
