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Value for Money Merger Gets Go Ahead

A ground-breaking merged service Company which will save millions of pounds for council tax payers has been given the go-ahead by East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council.

Councillors at East Lindsey and South Holland gave the green light to the creation of the merged service Company which will save ratepayers in both districts £30.7 million pounds over the next 10 years.

The agreement was given at both East Lindsey’s and South Holland’s Council meetings held on 28th July 2010.

The existing customer services, revenues and benefits, ICT, Human Resources and finance functions will be transferred to the Company on 1st August and then be transformed through new ICT investment and more streamline processes.

The ground-breaking move will ensure quality services are delivered to the public at a reduced cost - a necessity in today’s cash-strapped public services – by a private limited company owned by the two Councils.

Councillor Gary Porter, Leader of South Holland District Council said: "This is great news for residents because it means we can provide services more efficiently, saving people money and keeping services performing well ."

Councillor Doreen Stephenson, Leader of East Lindsey District Council said: "This is a move that will deliver the savings to residents and keep service standards high over the next 10 years."

Article Published: 02/08/2010

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