Public Services for the public
Privatisation under any guise is not an option
Our Council Leaders should be aware of some historical facts and publics views
Our public services evolved because the hotchpotch of charities and private companies couldn't deliver.
- 62% of people thought that public services should be provided mainly or only by government
- People were concerned about the practical implications of an enlarged role for non-state providers
- 64% agreed that public services should not be run like a business but depend on the values and ethos of public good
- Communities are not homogenous. Even in small rural communities there will be differing needs and more and less powerful individuals. The public place a high priority on staff having more power to drive improvements:
- 59% thought giving staff more decision making power would improve services.
- 70% thought improved user voice would improve services.
We cannot return to the Victorian era with regard to services.
Democratic control and direct delivery of services by a directly employed public sector workforce is the most effective route to community empow-erment and efficient services.
Unison Members for East Dunbartonshire should click here for branch information. www.unison-eastdunbarton.org.uk
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