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The report claims that these changes are a risk that could lead to a breakdown in public relations between council’s and the community.
Paul Tombs, head of public services at Zurich Municipal, said: “The squeeze on council finances has encouraged many council leaders to adopt a truly pioneering spirit, and rightly so. With fewer resources, CEOs need to think outside the box and be less risk averse, if only so that they are still able to deliver core services in five years’ time.
“But as local public services start to look more like the “Wild West”, new risks are emerging with greater interconnectivity. Indeed, managing risk and resilience has never been more important, as diversity and complexity increases. Even pioneers need to cross new borders with some caution.”
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