The mood at the LGA conference seemed to me to be reasonably upbeat – which is perhaps surprising,
given that the sector has been clobbered again by the Treasury.
 

And it certainly wasn't the weather that was lightening the gloom, so perhaps those gathered in the cavernous conference centre are starting to feel a bit more optimistic about what the future holds – and the vision for Rewiring Public Services outlined by Sir Merrick Cockell in his speech.