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This Budget was a first step

Jon Rowney anticipates a stronger indication of Government’s approach to public sector reform in the Spending Review. 'This is where the opportunity lies to recalibrate our sector’s relationship with central government to make the change needed.'

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With many of us still on the pathway to balance the budget for next year, last week's Budget represented an important milestone.

Beyond the financial impact, it also provided an opportunity to reflect on the reset in the relationship between central and local government.

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