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LGR presents a great opportunity for public service reform

Rob Powell says progress on SEND deficits is welcome, but pressures persist in adult social care, children’s services and home-to-school transport.

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This will be my final column for The MJ as Society of County Treasurers president, written at a time when councils have just agreed their budgets.

Special educational needs and disabilities deficits were my key priority as president. It is pleasing that government has delivered a meaningful answer to cumulative deficits through the high needs stability grant.

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