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gynn · 09-02-2011, 06:54

I've just had a look at the proposed list of savings that went to HBC Cabinet yesterday, and I have to say it makes shocking reading. I don't envy the officers and members who have to carry out those savings. There are some very painful cuts there, and a lot of staff redundancies.

One worry I have is the proposed increases in income, which total nearly 650,000 pounds. It's one thing to cut back on spending, but its another thing to go out and generate income that wasn't there before, especially with reduced staff and reduced budgets. The concept of "speculate to accumulate" is not something familiar in local government.

All the same, I wish everyone good luck!

09-02-2011, 06:54	#133
gynn Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,136 Liked: 10 times Rep Power: 4982	Re: Council Cuts I've just had a look at the proposed list of savings that went to HBC Cabinet yesterday, and I have to say it makes shocking reading. I don't envy the officers and members who have to carry out those savings. There are some very painful cuts there, and a lot of staff redundancies. One worry I have is the proposed increases in income, which total nearly 650,000 pounds. It's one thing to cut back on spending, but its another thing to go out and generate income that wasn't there before, especially with reduced staff and reduced budgets. The concept of "speculate to accumulate" is not something familiar in local government. All the same, I wish everyone good luck!