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Mayoral Blog
Speaking previously of the research which indicates amalgamation of local government authorities has not necessarily saved money but produced a higher quality of output, I now believe both must be achievable albeit with slight financial efficiencies.
After all how can the prospect of one district plan, one rate demand and collection system, employment contracts with one maybe two authorities not save some costs.