A change of Government, but no money in the kitty. What can the local government sector possibly hope for from the new mob? A shift in energy? A change in emphasis? We're on our knees here, any chance of any support?

Well…we all know there are only three main ways for local authorities to increase income. The first, local tax raising, is immensely challenging, as I don't need to tell any of you. The second is more direct support from central Government, and that ain't going to happen any time soon, never mind how unfair it all is (and it is). So, we'll need to fall back on the third, which is promoting income and growth through investment from the private sector.