An east London council has been named one of the ten most productive in the country – and second in the capital.
Redbridge Council earned the recognition in the latest IMPOWER Index, which measures value for money across local authorities in England by assessing how effectively councils use public funds, while adjusting for local needs and challenges.
Cllr Kam Rai, leader of Redbridge Council, said: "Once again, the IMPOWER rankings show that we are leading the way when it comes to financial efficiency and productivity. I am pleased our continued pursuit of value for money and excellence has been independently recognised."
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The IMPOWER Index also indicated that Redbridge’s core spending power is projected to rise by 29 per cent over the next three years.
The council credits this increase to its successful lobbying efforts for fairer funding, which included direct engagement with government ministers.
Cllr Rai said: "There is always more work to do, and we will continue to drive efficiencies, modernise as a council, and ensure we are delivering good services for local residents."
IMPOWER is a public sector management consultancy. The IMPOWER report, produced in association with The Municipal Journal, evaluates productivity by comparing outcomes across a range of services against the level of spend.
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